New cat regulations will come into effect in the City of Whittlesea from August 1. These new regulations will require all cats to be confined to their owner’s property or under effective control when outside. Additionally, newly registered cats will need to be desexed.
Whittlesea Council Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said that over the last year Council has been providing support and advice to assist residents to prepare for the changes which will come into effect shortly.
“We understood the new cat regulations may present some challenges for some cat owners, so we rolled out a 12-month transition plan aimed at supporting and educating cat owners, helping them feel confident in how to best keep their beloved feline companions safely at home,” Ms Wilson said.
“The new cat regulations will help manage our growing cat population, while supporting the welfare of cats and local wildlife.”