Keeping Four or More Cats

What do I need if I want to keep four or more cats?

If you have four or more cats you will need to apply for a Multiple Cat Licence. If you need a Multiple Cat Licence, Domestic Animal Services can mail you an application form.

To receive a Multiple Cat Licence, all of your cats must also be correctly microchipped. When the application has been received, an inspection will occur to ensure that your facility is appropriate for the type and numbers of cats that the Multiple Cat Licence will cover.

The inspection will assess:

• the size of the premises;
• the adequacy of the facilities for keeping cats;
• the security of the premises (for cat containment areas); and
• the likelihood of any nuisance to the neighbours.

What about if I want to keep some or all of these cats sexually entire?

If your animals are born before 21 June 2001 you will not have to do anything to keep them sexually entire. However, if your animals are born on or after 21 June 2001, you will need to apply for a ‘Permit to Keep a Sexually Entire Animal’ for each animal if you want to keep them sexually entire. Otherwise, the animals will have to be de-sexed.