Cats


Register your cat - Annual cat registration and Territory-wide cat containment

Information about cats

Cat registration

All cats aged over 8 weeks must be registered.

Cat containment

Learn about the ACT’s cat containment rules.

Responsibilities of a cat owner

As a cat owner there are legal guidelines you need to follow to keep your cat happy, healthy and safe.

Lost cats

Have you lost or found a cat? Here's what you do.

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.