Cat Ownership

The Cat Act 2011 requires that all cats over six months of age must be sterilised, microchipped and registered. Cat owners must contact their local veterinarian to arrange sterilisation and microchipping before registering their cat.

Under the Cat Local Law 2016, it is an offence to transfer ownership of a cat — whether by selling, trading, or giving it away — unless it has already been sterilised and microchipped. This rule applies to all cats, regardless of age.

A permit is required to keep more than two cats. Permits are available from the Animal Management Facility or online.

  • Application fee: $132.00

  • Annual fee (if approved): $105.00

Online application for more than two cats

Stray or Trapped Cats

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder holds stray or trapped cats (excluding feral cats) at the Animal Management Facility for a minimum of:

  • 7 working days if the cat has a tag, microchip or other identification

  • 3 working days if the cat has no identification

After this period, unclaimed cats become the property of the City and may be rehomed under the Cat Rehoming Program or otherwise disposed of in accordance with legislation.

Humane cat traps are available for hire from the Animal Management Facility for a non-refundable fee of $22.00. These may be used to trap feral, stray or nuisance cats on private property.

Important:

  • Trapped cats are accepted only during business hours (Monday to Friday).

  • Feral cats will not be accepted on weekends or public holidays.

Cat Registration

To register your cat, please complete a registration form:

Cats must be sterilised and microchipped before they can be registered.

Cat Rehoming

The Cat Rehoming Program aims to find new homes for cats that have been:

  • Unclaimed by their owners after the holding period

  • Signed over to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

If you are interested in adopting a cat, please visit the Animal Management Facility during viewing hours. You may record your name and contact details on the Impound Sheet as an expression of interest. If the cat becomes available for adoption, you will be notified.

All cats rehomed from the facility are sterilised and microchipped through one of the City’s partnered rescue groups.

Reclaiming Your Cat

To reclaim a cat from the Animal Management Facility, you must:

  1. Identify your cat during opening hours

  2. Complete the required paperwork

  3. Pay any applicable fees

  4. Register the cat (if not already registered). The cat must be microchipped and sterilised before registration and release

Animal Cruelty

If you witness or suspect cruelty towards an animal, contact the RSPCA immediately on 1300 278 358.

An Animal Welfare Officer, authorised under the Animal Welfare Act 2002, will investigate reports of sick, injured or neglected animals and may prosecute offenders where necessary.

Animal Wealfare Act 2002

RSPCA Website

Quick Links

RSPCA Knowledge Base - Cats

RSPCA Knowledge Base - Cat Sterilisation

Online Cat Registration Form

Cat Registration Form - Hard Copy

Online application form for more than two cats

Lost pet report form