TassieCat at Agfest

TassieCat at Agfest 2021

Agfest was back in the paddock this year! Because of COVID-restrictions, the visitor numbers were capped at 10,000 a day and Agfest was turned into a four-day event. There might have been fewer visitors, but everybody was excited the event was back.

TassieCat had a display in the tent of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.

Margot Oorebeek, the Cat Management Coordinator for the Cradle Coast region, managed the display on Wednesday and Thursday and was extremely lucky to have two clear and sunny days, something unheard of in Agfest history!

TassieCat display at Agfest.

Our taxidermy cat drew a lot of attention and turned out to be a great conversation starter. Mandatory desexing of cats and thereby reducing the number of abandoned cats was the topic of the day, while many farmers were also interested to know how they could better manage cats on their property. Throughout the four days we had some great conversations about cat management with farmers and cat owners alike and were encouraged by the positive responses to the amendments to the Cat Management Act 2009 that were introduced last March.

If you would like to know more about the changes to the Cat Management Act 2009 visit: www.tassiecat.com/legislation