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Requirements of Owning A Cat
Owning A Cat
In Western Australia, the laws for owning a cat under the Cat Act 2011 require that all domestic cats over six months old must be sterilized, microchipped, and registered with their local government.
Additionally, cats must wear a collar with a valid registration tag, and owners may face fines for non-compliance.
Key Requirements:
Sterilisation:
All cats over six months old must be sterilized.
Microchipping:
All cats over six months old must be microchipped.
Registration:
All cats over six months old must be registered with their local council.
Collars and Tags:
Cats must wear a collar with a valid registration tag.
Breeding Approvals:
If you are a breeder, you need to have a specific approval to breed cats.
Number of Cats:
Local governments can set limits on the number of cats allowed per residence, but generally, you can have up to three cats.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Fines can be imposed for failing to comply with registration, sterilization, or microchipping requirements.
Failure to wear a registration tag can result in a fine.
Breeding without the proper approval can also result in penalties.
Additional Information:
The local government in which you live will have more specific information on cat registration and other local laws.
You can contact your local council or
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
for more information on cat laws in WA.
Registration fees vary depending on the period of registration (e.g., 1 year, 3 years, lifetime) and whether you qualify for a pensioner concession.
Sterilization tattoos are also a form of identification for sterilized cats.