Cats

Cats are popular pets in the Redlands. We wish to encourage responsible pet ownership, effectively manage cats and enhance community safety.

Redland City Council has laws and regulations (Local Law 2) concerning animals. It is an offence to keep more than two cats on any property; to allow pets to wander onto public or other private property; or to keep unregistered cats or dogs. Failure to abide by these laws and regulations may lead to your pet being impounded and you could be fined. For more information, refer to Council's Local Laws.  

All cats are required to be registered with Council. Once registered, a registration tag will be provided for you to attach to your cat’s collar. From 1 July 2010, full registration fees apply to all cats. You will be fined if you don’t register your cat. Click here for details on how to register your cat.  

If you want to own a third cat, you have to apply for a permit. Download a Third Animal Permit from Animals - Forms to Download.  

To protect our local wildlife, we encourage that you confine your cat at night. Cats are most active at night, and especially at dusk and dawn. This coincides with activity periods for much of our Australian wildlife, placing native animals at risk. Pets can, and do, kill wildlife. Learn more about cats and wildlife.

Stray cats will be sent to Animal Shelter where they will be held for a short period. If you have lost your pet, contact the Animal Shelter.