The Catventure Library: Training, Research, Rescue Stories & Cat Health
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The Catventure Library: Training, Backpacks, Research, Rescue Stories & Cat Health
Every blog on this page has one goal: to help Australian cat parents keep their cats safer, happier and more enriched through better information and kinder choices. Whether you are starting harness training, researching roaming, or learning how to use a backpack properly, there is a collection here for you.
Browse by theme below. Each collection is designed to answer one question clearly, then give you the next safest step.
Harness trainingCat backpacksIndoor enrichmentCat health & behaviourRescue & community
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Collection 01
Cat Harness Training
Step-by-step guides, troubleshooting, and confidence-building tips for indoor and former roaming cats.
If you are wondering how to start, why your cat flops or freezes, or how to build up to real adventures without overwhelming them, start here.
Start here
Training roadmapBehaviour
Cat Harness Training Hub
Everything you need to know to help your cat enjoy safe, supervised outdoor time in their Catventure harness, from the first fitting to real walks.
Popular topics inside:
How to introduce the harness without stress.
Flopping, freezing, bunny-hopping and escaping, what it all means.
Building confidence for nervous rescues and senior cats.
Why we always recommend supervised, non-tethered adventures.
New to harnesses
For brand-new cat parents
New indoor kitten or newly adopted rescue? This corner focuses on making the first weeks calmer for both of you.
New cat owner checklists and enrichment ideas.
How to choose the right size and fit for Catventure.
Gentle, reward-based training foundations.
Troubleshooting
Behaviour & problem solving
For cats who flop, freeze, back out or seem terrified, this section unpacks the “why” and shows you how to adjust safely.
Desensitising to the sound and feel of the harness.
Helping sound-sensitive cats and those wary of pressure on their body.
Gradual exposure to new environments without flooding them.
Collection 02
Cat Backpacks
Behaviour-led education on safer transport, mode choices, and how to build a calm, confident backpack cat.
This collection is for owners who want to do backpacks properly, with less stress, less risk, and more clarity around what is ethical and safe.
Backpack hub
TrainingTransportSafety
Cat Backpack Education Library
A complete guide set covering: “Are backpacks cruel?”, how to introduce a backpack without stress, window modes (open, mesh, covered), harness + backpack combos, and which cats do best with slower approaches.
Popular topics inside:
Backpack vs traditional carrier, what is better and when.
How to set up the window mode for your cat’s nervous system.
Why transport first, exploration second keeps cats safer.
Hiking, camping, and outdoor planning for Australian conditions.
EthicsBehaviour
Are cat backpacks cruel?
A behaviour-led look at the debate, including how to spot stress, what “ethical use” actually means, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Green-zone vs red-zone body language.
How long is too long inside a backpack.
Why airflow, stability, and privacy control matter.
SetupWindow modes
Open, mesh, or covered?
Learn how to choose window modes based on the situation: vet visits, outdoor walks, crowds, heat, and overstimulation.
When open airflow is best.
When mesh gives calm visibility without overwhelm.
If you love data, studies and practical takeaways, this collection connects peer-reviewed research with real-world decisions for Australian cat parents.
Evidence-based
Science & studiesWildlife
Research-Driven Cat Care
Deep dives into what studies say about free-roaming cats, wildlife impact, health risks, and how safe containment supports welfare.
Inside this collection:
Summaries of key Australian and international research.
Why harness training and enriched indoor life can protect wildlife.
How supervised outdoor time can be a welfare-friendly option.
Local wildlife
Cats & Australian wildlife
Articles focused on the unique realities of living with cats in Australia, from native birds and lizards through to council guidelines.
Why even “well behaved” roaming cats still hunt.
How harnesses, catios and indoor life support local ecosystems.
Ways to advocate for cats and wildlife at the same time.
Welfare
Wellbeing & quality of life
Understand how enrichment, safe containment and human-cat bonds affect wellbeing, and where harness walking fits in.
Indoor-only vs free-roaming, what research suggests.
How stress, boredom and over-arousal show up in everyday behaviour.
Balancing safety, freedom and mental stimulation for modern cats.
Collection 04
Cat Health
Practical wellness, litter, hygiene and day-to-day care tips, written with Australian homes and climate in mind.
From litter box odours and hygiene through to stress signs and weight management, this collection helps you keep your cat feeling their best.
Everyday care
Litter & hygieneEnvironment
Cat Health & Home
Articles that connect litter choice, home set-up, mental stimulation and your cat’s overall comfort.
Why litter trays smell, and what you can do about it.
Hygiene and odour strategies for modern households.
How harness walks fit into a broader wellbeing plan.
Behaviour & stress
Understanding behaviour changes
Noticing new behaviours like toileting issues, scratching or hiding? These articles help you decode what your cat might be telling you.
Common stress signals and when to talk to your vet.
How change at home affects cats.
Simple adjustments that often ease tension in multi-cat homes.
Indoor lifestyle
Healthy indoor cats
Tips to keep indoor cats active, engaged and physically well, with harness time as one of several enrichment tools.
Activity ideas for different life stages and energy levels.
How to spot boredom vs healthy rest.
Creating a home that works with your cat’s instincts.
Collection 05
Rescue Groups
Spotlighting the incredible rescue groups, shelters and foster networks we work with, and the cats they support.
These stories show how responsible, enriched indoor life and supervised adventures can support cats who once had a very different start.
Community
Rescue partners
Rescue Group Feature Library
Meet the rescue organisations and sanctuaries we partner with, their work on the ground, and the role safe containment plays in second chances.
Deep dives into individual rescue groups and sanctuaries.
How harnesses are used in rehabilitation and foster care.
Ways you can support rescue work as a cat guardian.
Foster care
Harnesses in rescue & foster homes
How and when rescue groups use harnesses to support timid or previously roaming cats as they adapt to indoor life.
Stories of nervous cats gaining confidence in safe outdoor spaces.
Practical guidelines used by rescue partners.
What to consider if adopting a former street cat.
Give back
How your purchase helps
Articles explaining our donation programs, collaborations and ongoing support for rescue and conservation work across Australia.
Where donations go and why.
Featured campaigns and seasonal drives.
How to get involved with the groups you care about.
Collection 06
Our Catventure Ambassadors
Real adventure cat stories, how training changed their lives, and what their humans learnt along the way.
If you want inspiration and real-world examples of cats at different training stages, this is your “curl up with a coffee” collection.
Real stories
Adventure cats
Catventure Ambassador Library
Meet the cats who model our gear and show what is possible when you pair patience, training and the right set-up.
Individual ambassador spotlights and Q&As.
Training journeys from nervous beginnings to confident explorers.
Tips from their humans on what worked, and what did not.
Training wins
From “no way” to “let’s go”
Story-driven pieces focusing on specific hurdles, and how real cats overcame them with patient training.
Step-by-step breakdowns of what each human changed.
How long it actually took, not just the highlight reel.
What these journeys can teach you about your own cat.
Community
Join the Catventure crew
Articles that explain our ambassador program, how to apply, and ways to share your cat’s story with the community.
Program overview and application details.
Content ideas and how we collaborate with ambassadors.
Examples of standout ambassador posts and campaigns.
Collection 07
Cat Harness Australia News
New releases, festival appearances, behind-the-scenes updates and all things Cat Harness Australia.
The place to catch up on what we are working on, where we will be popping up next, and the bigger projects behind our mission.
Brand updates
EventsNew releases
News & Launches
A central home for announcements, from new Catventure releases and collaborations through to festival stalls and pop-ups.
Launch stories and behind-the-scenes design notes.
Where to find us at cat festivals and events across Australia.
Updates on cat-focused projects and partnerships.
Behind the scenes
Small business, big cat mission
Stories from behind the scenes, product development, testing, logistics, and the realities of running a cat-first Australian brand.
How we design, test and refine each product.
Why we made certain choices on materials and safety.
Peeks into life as a cat-loving small business.
Announcements
Media, features & milestones
Round-ups of press features, award nominations, collaborations and community milestones worth celebrating together.
Media mentions and interviews.
Awards, nominations and recognitions.
Highlights from the Catventure community.
Not sure where to start?
If you are brand new or you just want the fastest path to the right answer, we usually recommend:
Cat Harness Training for step-by-step “how-to” guidance.
Cat Backpacks if your goal is calmer transport, vet visits, or safer adventure planning.
Research on Cats if you are weighing up free-roaming vs supervised adventures.
Cat Health if your main concern is behaviour, stress or litter box issues.
You can always circle back to ambassador stories, rescue features and brand news once the basics feel easy.
