Cat ownership comes with a number of responsibilities including desexing, microchipping, and registration. You must ensure your cat does not pose a nuisance to your neighbours or be a threat to wildlife and the environment.

Keeping your cat indoors or in an enclosure is the best method to minimise nuisances to neighbours, or threats to wildlife and the environment. This also has the added benefit of keeping your cat safe and healthy.

For more information on cat ownership, you can refer to cat ownership at Dog and Cat Management Board.

Cat having it's microchip reviewed at the vet

Cat microchipping

Cat microchipping is compulsory in Australia for cats born or adopted after 1 July 2018.

Cat desexing

Cat desexing is mandatory in Australia for cats born after 1 July 2018.

Neighbour's cat (nuisance)

While cats make great companions we understand that uninvited cats trespassing on your property, such as a neighbours cat, can be a real nuisance.

Community and Wellbeing

Cat owners

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