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The Companion​ Animals Act incorporates cats into legislation.

This means a greater responsibility is placed upon cat owners to control their cats. You may have to pay a fine if you breach any rules. Click here to read more

Responsible cat ownership includes:

• Animal identification, proper housing, feeding, control and breeding practices are all practices of responsible cat ownership; 
• Ensuring your cat is not a nuisance to neighbours and local wildlife; 
• Microchipping your cat before it reaches 12 weeks old, or prior to being sold or given away; 
• Having your cats de-sexed; and ​
• Putting two bells on your cat's collar.

More information

Read more about responsible cat ownership on the Departm​ent of Environment and Energy website.​