The Cat Act 2011
The Cat Act 2011 came into effect on November 1st 2013. All cats that have reached six months of age are required to be:
- Microchipped
- Sterilised
- Registered with the relevant local government.
Your cat will be required to wear a collar and registration tag to ensure they can be easily identified and returned to you if they become lost.
My cat is very old – do I still need to have it sterilised?
Yes. The legislation applies to all cats of all ages. However, your vet can issue an exemption certificate if sterilising your cat is likely to have a negative impact on its health.
How does this affect cat breeders?
The legislation requires that a person who chooses to breed cats must apply to their local government for a permit. When a cat is sold or given away, the seller must ensure the cat is microchipped and sterilised prior to transfer.
Concessions & Assistance
Concessions are given by some council areas so check with yours to see if this is available.
Cat Haven offers discounted desexing and microchipping for health care card holders. 23 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park | 9442 3600
Spay it Forward can assist with desexing
