Cats

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We encourage responsible cat ownership, for the benefit of our cats, wildlife and neighbourhood.

This includes microchipping and desexing your cat over the age of four months. Microchipping is available through a vet.

Your cat should also be contained on your property. This helps to protect them, as well as wildlife and birdlife.

The Tasmanian Government provide information about responsible cat ownership. This includes:

  • breeding, selling and buying cats
  • desexing and microchipping
  • multiple cat permits
  • roaming and nuisance cats.

You can also learn more in the current legislation, including the Cat Management Act 2009 and Cat Management Regulations 2022. Find more useful advice and resources about cats on the TassieCat website.

Stray Cats

A stray cat can be taken to a vet or the Ten Lives Cat Centre. They will scan the cat for a microchip in an attempt to return the cat to its owner.

Feral Cats

To report a feral cat on City of Hobart land please email coh@hobartcity.com.au or phone our Animal Management Unit on 03 6238 2182.

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