by Neil Sanderson | May 16, 2024 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Roaming
Jaana Dielenberg, Charles Darwin University Australians have more pet cats than ever before – more than 5 million in total. With the growing number, expectations on pet owners are shifting. Many cat owners are now voluntarily keeping their cats indoors or in secure...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 21, 2024 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Roaming
Since the introduction of new cat containment regulations last August, the City of Whittlesea, Australia has seen positive benefits for cats, the community and wildlife, reports the North Central Review. “In just the first six months of the new regulations...
by Neil Sanderson | Aug 5, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended that a national cat management law be enacted, requiring that companion cats be microchipped, registered and desexed (with exemptions for registered cat breeders). The Committee was considering a petition...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
Cat owners in Wellington are being encouraged to participate in an online survey run by the city council, as part of a review of the animals bylaw. “We want to hear from cat owners in Wellington about cat ownership, including how you keep your cats, and thoughts...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
New Zealand is beginning to catch up with international moves to support responsible cat ownership. Cat containment rules remain patchy but, since 2018, six local councils have introduced bylaws requiring that pet cats be microchipped and the chip registered with the...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 17, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Wildlife Protection
In Australia, one in three cat owners keeps their feline pets contained on their own property. That rate is four times higher than in New Zealand, but some Australian councils say it’s still not enough to adequately protect native wildlife. Attempts by some...
