Ease Rating: Medium
Impact Rating (0-5):
Impact = 0 (least) - 5 (most). This is a combination of a calculated scale and expert judgment in the absence of scientific data that directly quantifies the impact of a particular action.
5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
3 5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
No. of People Influenced Beyond You: 0.
Amount of Savings: n/a
Resilience Benefit:
Will this action help the user avoid, reduce, or recover from the impacts of (climate-driven) disasters, and, in some cases, enable the user to help others (e.g., in a family or community)?
no Impacts: 🦋 Boost Biodiversity
Categories: Outside
Description
Did you know that house cats are the number one cause of non-natural bird deaths globally? It is estimated that cats kill over 2 billion birds and 12 billion small mammals every year.
That is absolutely mind-boggling. But simply by keeping your beloved pet inside instead of letting them roam free, you can help reduce the number of fatalities experienced by local wildlife. A boost that many populations desperately need right now. And as a plus, indoor cats tend to live healthier, longer lives than their outdoor counterparts.
Tips
• It is possible to let your cat outside on a leash or lead. Even take them for walks!• You can also build a catio — an outdoor enclosure for your pet to hang out in.
• If you do decide to let your cat wander, be sure to attach a bell to its collar. This will make it much harder for them to sneak up on their prey.
• Pet overpopulation is a huge problem, so if your pet is ever outside, be sure to get them fixed to avoid unwanted litters of kittens.
• If your cat has trouble adjusting to being inside and is scratching your furniture, you can trim their nails to remove the sharp point and reduce damage.