Facebook   Twitter   YouTube
Search

Cats

Find out about cat ownership in the City of Stirling including local laws, sterilisation subsides, cat identification, prohibited area cat permits and dealing with nuisance cats.

 
 

Responsible cat ownership

There is currently no State legislation in Western Australia on the control of cats. The City of Stirling has introduced a cat local law  to control the number of cats kept on premises and to protect native fauna, particularly in relation to cat prohibited areas and fauna protected buffer zones.
 
If you are a cat owner, we encourage you to:
  • Sterilise your cat
  • Place a collar on your cat, including identification (e.g. phone number)
  • Place a bell to serve as a warning to native animals
  • Restrict the movements of your cat, preferably to your own property
  • Keep your cat inside at night (consider a cat enclosure)
  • Microchip your cat for the safest form of identification (details are registered at a central computer database).

Sterilisation discount

To help with the cost, the City of Stirling is offering all residents a 40% discount on cat sterilisations.   Residents sterilising their cat at Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital will receive a discount off the normal price of cat sterilisations, upon proof of City of Stirling residency (conditions apply).
 

Discounted price

Male: $80.00
Female: $120.00
 

Cat micro chipping

To help with the cost, the City of Stirling is offering all residents discounted prices on cat micro chipping.  Benefits of micro chipping include:
  • A permanent form of identification
  • The microchip cannot fall off
  • The procedure is simple (one quick injection by a vet)
  • Your pet can be identified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which means your pet can be returned home sooner
If you are a City of Stirling resident you are eligible for this discounted microchipping service through Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital at a rate of $35.00 per cat.
 
If your contact details change it is important that you contact the Central Animal Registry  (02) 9704 1450. A microchip is only as useful as its contact details!
 

Applications and Information 

TypeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
File SizeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
ModifiedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Dealing with nuisance cats information sheet.pdfDealing with nuisance cats information sheet201 KB 2/02/2012 9:06 AM
Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999.pdfKeeping and Control of Cats Local Law 199963 KB 2/02/2012 9:06 AM
Sterilisation brochure for Cats and Dogs.PDFSterilisation brochure for Cats and Dogs105 KB 20/03/2012 10:58 AM
Cat Registration Form.pdfCat Registration Form155 KB 14/05/2012 10:10 AM
 

Cat permits

A cat permit is required if:
 
• You own more than 1 cat and live in a fauna protected buffer zone 
• You own 2 cats and live anywhere in the City.

 
​Description ​Cat permit fees
​Pension concession ​ $9.00
​Full Fee ​ $18.00
 
If you have four or more cats you will need to apply for a cattery permit. These rules do not apply to cats under the age of three months and are $45.00.
 

Cat prohibited zones and fauna protection buffer zones

Local laws for the keeping of cats were introduced to control the number of cats and to protect native wildlife. In order to protect local flora and fauna, cats are prohibited from entering some areas of the City.
 
If your cat is found in a prohibited area you may incur a fine. A fauna protection buffer zone that extends 200 metres from the boundary of a cat-prohibited area protects these areas.
 
The following are Cat Prohibited Areas: 
  • Star Swamp
  • Carine Open Space
  • Gwelup Open Space
  • Trigg Bushland
  • Herdsman Lake
  • Jackadder Lake
  • Dianella Regional Open Space
  • Hamersley Golf Course
  • Cottonwood Crescent Bushlands
  • Mirrabooka Open Space
  • Beach Reserves.
 
These reserves have been selected based on their environmental significance as they are particularly valued for their native fauna.
 

Dealing with nuisance cats

If cats entering your property inconvenience you, you may try a number of means to discourage them:
  • Utilise products available from nurseries and pet shops to deter cats
  • Ensure that your pet's food is not left outside to entice cats
  • Try to ascertain who the owner of the cat is. This can help make the owner aware of their cat's habits and may increase the likelihood of steps being taken to control their activities.
The City of Stirling does not support cat trapping nor does it supply or loan cat traps.  There are a number of issues associated with this practice, most importantly the cat may be a family pet and there are significant animal welfare concerns. Cat trapping may also be an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (WA).

Copyright 2012 City of Stirling
Phone (08) 9345 8555       stirling@stirling.wa.gov.au       25 Cedric St, Stirling 6021, Perth, Western Australia