Dudley community gets behind cat team

Thermal technology, drones and cage trap technology were on display, showing how the program is using targeted, efficient methods to locate and remove the remaining feral cats from the Dudley Peninsula. Trig, the cat detection puppy was also introduced to the community. 

Dudley Peninsula Feral Cat Eradication Program Leader Paul Jennings said community support remained critical to the success of the program.

“Every landholder conversation, every sighting report and every show of support helps us get closer to a feral cat-free Dudley Peninsula,” Mr Jennings said.

“It was great to meet new members of the community, answer questions and show people the tools and technology being used by the team.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Dudley Peninsula community, the Penneshaw Progress Association and everyone who came along on the night. Their support gives this program the best possible chance of success.”

A Penneshaw Progress Association member Jayne Bates said the group was proud to support the event and the work of the eradication team.

“The dedication of the feral cat team is clear, and the community understands how important this work is for our wildlife, farming businesses and the future of the Dudley Peninsula,” Mrs Bates said.

“We are pleased to support a program that is working so hard toward the goal of a feral cat-free Dudley Peninsula.”

Community members are encouraged to continue reporting feral cat sightings, tracks, scats or evidence of kills on the Dudley Peninsula to the Feline Hotline on 0459 952 830.