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Squeek Is A Beautiful 7 Year Old Ginger Sterilized Male Cat:)
Squeek Loves Being In His Garden and Sometimes Go Next Door,
Doesn't Catch Birds Or Native Animals!! In 2013 WA Are Introducing New Cat Rules. From Next Year Squeek Won't Be Able To Go In His Garden, But Has Too Be Locked Up In A Cat Pen!!
Do You Think This Far For Older Cat That Has Never Caused Any Bother???
Thoughts Please!!!
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I don't think the issue here is about whether old cats, young catts, kittens etc can deal with being penned, it is more about how are people supposed to afford enclosures for their cats.
It would be better if they do the night curfew first to see how that is taken and if all else fails, then bring in the enclosures. Enclosures cost money and expensive money and this is not fair on owners to bring in a law insisting that they have to buy a pen for their cat.
If this ridiculous penning law is brought in i can see large numbers of cats being dumped and a greater strain put on animal rescues and shelters. However perhaps the aim of the WA government is to eradicate cats as they get blamed for many crimes they are not party to. Only recently Victorian DPI ordered permits for killing native wildlife and yet they turn around and accuse cats of killing wildlife. In fact man does far more damage in the native bush corridors than cats do.
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I am also from WA and am not looking forward to all of the components of the new regs. All of mine are desexed but only a couple are microchipped. A few years ago, I enclosed my cats within the house, enclosed the back verandah (a couple of hundred bucks) and put a cat run off the laundry ($1500)... oh and now have lots of kitty litter trays! At the time that I enclosed the cats, my cats ranged in age from 22 years down to six months old. The young ones found the loss of freedom harder than the old ones but they adjusted. Even the strays that had never been contained got used to being house-bound. They love to have access to a few windows to look out of and some sunny spots to lay in. These days, even when a door is left open (like for a delivery) they don't try and get out (as a rule).
Enclosing the verandah just required sheets of lattice and some shadecloth, which doesn't cost much money, even if you have to employ someone to put it up.
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I have to agree with the new laws who wouldn't pay money for the pet they love so much? An enclosure may cost money but you are responsible for your pet and if it got sick if you loved it you would pay the vet bill too (unless selfish people make the decision they money is worth more when I guarantee the cart would want to live) It is a known fact that a cats life span is reduced being outside and I can also guarantee you if your cat could talk they would want to live and not be a victim to dogs, cars or catnappers. All mine are indoors an I spent money on a huge addition to my home so that my cats can have the best of everything as we do as they are family and deserve to be treated with respect - they are a living breathing soul and just want live kindness and a place to be comfortable. cats rule!
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My cats are indoor-only cats and I wouldn't have it any other way. For those who do have gardens the enclosures, whilst expensive to install initially, are worth every cent as it keeps your cat safe from cars and dogs and other dangers.
I actually support the changes to the law as it will protect the cats as well and that is important.
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My cats are also indoor cats and we wouldn't have it any other way. We couldn't bear to have them run over or taken because they run free. We have build a large run with shelves and ramps and a tunnel so that they can come and go from the house. It wasn't a huge expense as we have done it bit and pieces adding along the way. Our Burmese also goes for a walk on a harness and nags every afternoon until he has his walk. We sometimes let them out into the backyard but supervise them and occasionally have a chase on our hands when they decide to be naughty and make a run for it. I hope they don't go too over the top with these new rules and I do agree that it will cause a lot of cats to be dumped which in turn will cause major problems for the cat haven and rspca, etc. Let's be sensible and introduce it gradually giving people time to make any necessary adjustments.
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That's a bit much forcing people to get cat enclosures, a trial curfew at night would be better. I live in Sydney and do have a cat enclosure, the tunnel leads out from a back window into a large enclosure with "steps" to jump up and down and a top hammock to lay on to watch the world go by, and the birds fly past. It is the best thing ever! It keeps your cat safe and they can still be outside. There are several male cats using my yard to walk through at present crossing to another neighbours house, and I know my cat is safe and will not be involved in any fights. Yes, it was expensive but has probably saved lots of vets fees.
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I live in WA and I am not certain what these new cat laws are. I know that from this year, all cats will need to be registered and micro-chipped. Is there anything else? I can't find any info regarding keeping cats indoors. Can anyone tell me where can I find out about these laws?
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I have come over from VIC where PussPuss had to be registered, he is still registered in Mildura. I no longer own my own home so would need permission off owners to put an enclosure in the yard and then still have trouble with the fact it can not be connected to the house. PussPuss has had over 10 years of being free to roam where he wants and had no fights. He wears 2 bells on different collars so he can not get to birds, which stopped his mousing. He never attack our chickens and is very car wary after been run over an accident. To lock him in an enclosure would be hard on him as he hates wet days when he can not go outside. Yes he is slowing down but he will never be a indoor or caged animal. He comes in at around 7pm or before dark in winter. he is waiting most days at 7-8 am to go outside as he he hates using a litter box. To microchip him would be an expense that would need a lot of budgeting.
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Microchipping is compulsory in Victoria and I am glad other states that don't already demand this are finally going to do it. Why on earth wouldn't someone microchip their much loved cat? In the event of them getting lost (and even indoor only cats can be escape artists sometimes) it greatly increases your chance of having them returned to you. Responsible pet ownership means having to outlay for things like microchipping and registration and, if you insist on letting your cat be outdoors, a safe enclosure as well.
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Ann (and Foggy), to the best of my memory from November this year we have to have our cats desexed, microchipped and registered with the local authority (same as for dogs except we have the extra microchipping to do), and that you have to contain your cat. If your cat is found on another property, the property owner has the right to dispose of the cat (although I seem to recall there was only certain acceptable methods). The biggest trouble being that there isn't long to get your cat back should it be taken from you in this manner. At one point in the debate, the cat could be put down if it wasn't claimed. I don't know how much of the debate actually made it into law.
The Cat Haven or RSPCA would probably be the best place to start to get a handle on the law or you could try your local council to see how soon it is being administered in your area. While it is from November, I imagine some councils will be more vigorous in implementing all aspects of the law than others.
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We find the new cats laws to be just a copy of the dog law.
We will still see backyard breeders having no regard for the laws and still unwanted cats.
It is a revenue raising scheme for the government.
Responsible pet owners do all these things for their pets without it being law.
The irresponsible don't and won't.
Stop pet shops selling animals, they do not follow through with sterilisation, vaccination, etc etc.
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Thank you Penelope and Red for your information. I will contact our local shire office and the RSPCA. I already keep Foggy inside but he will have to be registered.
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