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. Refer to the Whitehorse City Council Cat Confinement Order No 9 - Section 25(2) of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 ( PDF 92.31KB).
- All cats must be desexed to be registered. Refer to the Whitehorse City Council Order No. 8 Compulsory Cat Desexing - Section 10A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 ( PDF 93.97KB).
- All cats must be registered with Council and wear the lifetime tag on their collar. NOTE: There is an annual fee for registering your pet.
- 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.
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 |
