Cats
Keeping cats identified, registered and safely contained helps reunite lost pets, reduces nuisance complaints and protects wildlife.
Register Your Cat
Cats six months and older must be microchipped, sterilised and registered with the Shire unless a lawful exemption applies. When a registered cat is in a public place, it must wear its registration tag. Registration runs from 1 November to 31 October.
What to Provide
- a completed cat registration application
- the cat’s microchip number and evidence of microchipping
- proof of sterilisation or a valid exemption
- evidence of pensioner eligibility where applicable
- the correct registration fee.
Current Registration Fees
Fees below are from the Shire’s 2026–27 Fees and Charges and are subject to annual review.
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Registration
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Fee
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One year
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$20
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Three years
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$42.50
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Lifetime
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$100
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One year after 31 May
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$10
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Approved breeding cat
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$100
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Eligible pensioners receive a 50 per cent reduction.
How Many Cats Can I Keep
The current Local Law permits no more than two cats over three months old on premises unless the Shire grants a written exemption.
The current application fee to keep more than the prescribed number is $110.
Keep Your Cat Safe and at Home
The safest place for a cat is inside the home or in a secure outdoor enclosure. Keeping a cat contained, particularly from dusk to dawn, reduces road injuries, fights, disease, nuisance behaviour and impacts on native wildlife.
- Provide a clean litter area, shelter, food, water, exercise and enrichment.
- Use secure flyscreens, doors, fencing or a purpose-built cat run.
- Keep microchip and registration details current.
- Use a collar with identification in addition to the registration tag.
- Arrange care when you are away and do not abandon an animal.
Nuisance or Wandering Cats
If a known cat is causing a problem, calmly speak with the owner where it is safe and appropriate. Record dates, times and the nature of the nuisance. Contact Ranger Services on (08) 9892 1137 if the problem continues or if a domestic cat appears lost or unowned.
Do not harm, relocate or unlawfully trap a cat. Ask the Shire about the approved process before taking action.
Forms and Information