Cats

The Cat Act 2011 was introduced by the State Government with the aim of encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of unwanted cats across Western Australia.

Rangers are authorised to enforce this legislation and fines may apply to owners who do not comply.

Cat Local Law

The purpose of the Cat Local Law is to provide for the management of cats throughout the Shire of Manjimup.

The effect of the local law is to promote responsible cat ownership and manage the control of cats within the Shire of Manjimup.

This local law was gazetted on Thursday 17 September 2020 and will come into effect on Thursday 1 October 2020.

Cat Prohibited Areas

We have 33 cat prohibited areas within the Shire of Manjimup, this means no cats will be permitted at any time.

This has been put in place for the protection of wildlife and to stop the possibility of cats creating a nuisance

Maps of cat prohibited areas are available here.

Cat registration

All cats over six months must be registered in their local Shire/City by November 1 each year. Registrations last one, three years, or for the cat’s lifetime. Registration aids in recovering lost cats and promotes responsible ownership. Anyone under 18 cannot register a cat; a parent or adult must do so and will be the legal owner.

For kittens and cats new to the Shire of Manjimup, please download the registration form and visit the Shire office to complete your cat's registration. Proof of microchipping and sterilisation will be required.

Nuisance cats

If you live near a cat that is causing a nuisance, you should approach the owner if you feel it is safe to do so. If you feel the owner is unapproachable or the issue is not resolved, please contact us to report the nuisance cat to Ranger Services. If you have a problem with feral cats coming on to your property, please report it to Ranger Services. To read more on what consists of a nuisance cat, please click here.

Keeping your cat safe and happy at home

Keeping your cat confined is a good way to keep your cat and the local wildlife safe. Check out the RSPCA 'Safe and Happy Cats' video here.