Cats have so much to offer – they provide companionship, affection and entertainment whilst being economical, clean and easy to maintain.
The decision to own a cat is a very important one.
City of Whitehorse resident cat responsibilities at a glance
- All cats must be confined every night inside or in a suitable enclosure during the cat curfew hours of 8pm to 6am.
- All cats must be registered with Council.
- All cats must be microchipped to be registered. Note: Animal Aid at 35 Killara Road, Coldstream offer a free microchipping service for cats to Whitehorse residents.
- All cats must be desexed to be registered.
- There is an annual fee for registering your pet.
- All registered pets must wear the lifetime tag on their collar.
Further information:
Organisation | Phone Number | What They Do |
Agriculture Victoria | 136 186 | Information about responsible pet ownership |
Cat Protection Society | 8457 6500 | General cat information and advice |
Animal Aid | 8756 1300 | Cat adoption services and general cat information and advice |
RSPCA | 9224 2222 | Information about cats and kittens |