Cats on the Coast
Cats on the coast is a community awareness campaign to highlight the importance of responsible cat ownership.

Between 21 and 27 October, 2024 we are raising awareness to all pet owners, non-pet owners, families and children to learn more about owning cats on the Sunshine Coast.

Storytime with Sasha with Sunshine Coast Libraries
Enjoy our first reading of ‘Sasha’s new home’ with our book character Sasha.
Take home activity bag for all children.
Event: PlayMatters Imaginative Play Day on Friday 25th October
Time: 10am
Location: Playmatters Hub, Mons Road

Microchip your cat
This is the purrfect time to microchip your cat. Did you know it’s a requirement that all cats from 13 weeks of age must be microchipped. This is the best way for your cat to be returned to you if he/she becomes lost. Bookings essential.
When: Friday 25 October, 2024
Where: Sunshine Coast Animal Pound, 48 Sippy Creek Rd, Tanawha
Cost: $67
For bookings or enquiries: animals@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Pop-up booths – purrfectly collaborated with our pet partners and AES is support of cat awareness information
- Want to know how you make sure your pet’s registration is up-to-date? Did you know there is life-time registration offered for cats in the Sunshine Coast region?
- Learn how to keep our local wildlife safe with some tips on keeping cats safe at home
- Learn about cat adoption and foster programs to support animal rescue shelters (Sat)
- Meet ‘Sasha’ our book character will appear at Kawana Shopping World (Sat)
- Chat with AES about the health and welfare of your cat (Sun)
- FREE activities for the kids

Pop-up locations
Location | Date | Time |
79 Bells Esp (open space) – Pelican Waters
| Monday 21 October | 3pm – 5pm |
Buderim Village Park, Church St, Buderim
| Wednesday 23 October | 7am – 9am |
Prime Pde Park, Birtinya
| Friday 25 October | 3pm – 5pm |
Kawana Shopping World
| Saturday 26 October | 9am – 4pm |
Tickle Park
| Sunday 27 October | 8am – 10am |
For more information about cat ownership please visit Keeping cats | Sunshine Coast Council