Cats

Under the Cat Act 2011, all domestic cats six months and older must:

  • be sterilised;
  • be micro-chipped;
  • be registered with the local government where the cat is ordinarily kept; and
  • wear a registration tag, issued by the local government where the cat is registered. 

The Town of Cambridge Animals Local Law 2016(PDF, 327KB) also contains requirements and responsibilities for cat ownership in the Town.

The RSCPA has created a guideline(PDF, 1MB) for keeping your cat happy and safe at home. 

Registration

How to apply

1. Prepare your documentation

Cats will not be registered without proof of micro-chipping and sterilisation.

Ensure you have digital copies of all relevant documents, including:

  • Proof of microchipping
  • Sterilisation certificate 

2. Apply online

Register your new cat using the New Animal Registration form.

3. Payment

Once your application is received, the Ranger and Community Safety Services Team will contact you regarding payment. The registration will not be processed until payment is made. 

To view the current fees and charges, please refer to the Town’s Schedule of Fees and Charges here.

Micro-chipping and sterilising

Micro-chipping of pets is a safe and effective method of ensuring that if they get lost, there is an easy process in place to reunite them with their owners.

Micro-chipping can be arranged through your local vet or cat shelter. 

Sterilisation Subsidy Scheme 

A subsidy of $90 is available to Town of Cambridge residents to assist with the cost of cat sterilisation.

To access the subsidy you must present a Sterilisation Certificate from a certified veterinarian as proof of sterilisation.

Apply for a Cat Sterilisation Subsidy 

Transfer your cat

Are you moving into or leaving the Town of Cambridge?

Complete the Transfer an Animal form.

Deceased cat

A Deceased Animal form can be completed in the event of your cat becoming deceased. 

Change of ownership

If you are no longer the owner your cat (i.e. you have sold or given away your cat), to enable the cat to be registered with its new owner please complete a Change of Ownership form.

Nuisance cats

Under the provisions of the Cat Act 2011, the Town may seize cats if they are reported to be on private property without the consent of the owner or occupier, however the trapping of cats will only be considered where other deterrent methods have failed. The Town will assist you to reduce the impact of nuisance cat behaviour, however you are asked to attempt to initially resolve the situation by following some of the advice below. 

Talk to your neighbour

As a first step, it is recommended that you initially approach and discuss your concerns with the cat owner. Often the owner may not be aware of their cat being a nuisance and will make an effort to rectify the problem once this has been raised with them.

Deterrents and repellents

Cats are creatures of habit and will often return to the same area regularly. If this is a problem on your property, there are a number of deterrents that you can try including: 

  • Oil of lavender 

  • Citronella 

  • Lemongrass

  • Garlic 

  • Vinegar 

  • Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus)

  • Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)

  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

  • Scaredy cat plant (Plectranthus caninus) 

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact the Ranger and Community Safety Services Team on (08) 9347 6000 or via email at mail@cambridge.wa.gov.au.

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