Proposed New Cat By-Law

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Update: This consultation has now closed. We are currently reviewing feedback received.

Background

We are inviting our community to let us know their views on a proposed new cat by-law for the control and management of cats within the City of Tea Tree Gully (CTTG) Council area.

Councils in South Australia can establish by-laws under the Local Government Act 1999. By-laws are local laws established by councils to deal with issues specific to the relevant council area.

In June 2023, Council consulted with the community to understand views on cat management and control in the City of Tea Tree Gully. Over 3,400 people participated in a survey about their views on cat management and control. The Majority of survey respondents (80%) supported rules or legislation to address cat management and control in CTTG. 58% of those who own or care for a least one cat were supportive.

At a Council meeting in August 2023, Council requested a report with a draft cat by-law if the state government did not progress state-wide cat control legislation by 30 June 2024. Council have long advocated for a state-wide approach to cat management, an issue which has been left to councils to deal with on an individual basis by way of a by-law or not at all.

Council staff initially received the consultation paper “Dog and Cat Management (Breeder Reforms) Amendment Bill 2024” and provided feedback to the state government, noting there was a missed opportunity with the current bill with respect to cat management. Council had understood that the proposed amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act would include amendments addressing the challenges face by local government about cat management.

Council has received further proposed amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act through the “Dog and Cat Management (Cat Management) Amendment Bill 2024”. Proposed changes include:

  1. revising and updating local council powers and functions for seizing and detaining cats to allow councils to implement their by-laws and manage cats
  2. clarifying the powers and removing barriers for landscape boards, National Parks and other stakeholders to manage feral cats better

There has been some progression on cat management through this latest amendment bill however the proposed legislation is yet to be passed. In the meantime, Council has decided to proceed with community engagement on a draft cat by-law, as per the previous decision of Council in August 2023.

The draft By-law 7 – Cats notes the following requirement for cats:

  1. Must be registered every 12 months with provision for a registration fee – a $0 fee is proposed for a maximum initial 2-year period
  2. Identification by means of a collar around the cat’s neck with a tag setting out the name of the owner and address or phone number of the owner
  3. Prescribing the limit on the number of cats to be kept on premises to two (2) cats (unless in a prescribed premises, ie cattery, veterinary practice, pet shop or with Council permission)
  4. To be confined to their owner’s property between 10.00pm and 6.00am

The following are already legislated requirements for cats:

  1. To be microchipped
  2. Desexed before it is six months old
  3. Not allow cats to cause a nuisance

Should the Cat By-Law proceed Council’s “Community Safety Policy” would require changes in relation to how Council would deal with cat management.

Council’s “Cat Management Policy” would also likely be revoked given it was established in the absence of a suitable state government approach to cat management and which is now what a cat by-law looks to solve.

Based on legal advice provided to Council, a key change that would need to take place regardless of the introduction of a cat by-law is to cease the practice of trapping cats and providing traps to residents for this purpose.

Links to the relevant Council reports and Council meeting minutes are available on the right hand side of this page.

To get involved and have your say:

If you need assistance to participate in this consultation, please call us on 8397 7444 or send us a message

All feedback provided will be presented to Council for consideration prior to Council making any decisions about adopting the By-law 7 – Cats.

Update: This consultation has now closed. We are currently reviewing feedback received.

Background

We are inviting our community to let us know their views on a proposed new cat by-law for the control and management of cats within the City of Tea Tree Gully (CTTG) Council area.

Councils in South Australia can establish by-laws under the Local Government Act 1999. By-laws are local laws established by councils to deal with issues specific to the relevant council area.

In June 2023, Council consulted with the community to understand views on cat management and control in the City of Tea Tree Gully. Over 3,400 people participated in a survey about their views on cat management and control. The Majority of survey respondents (80%) supported rules or legislation to address cat management and control in CTTG. 58% of those who own or care for a least one cat were supportive.

At a Council meeting in August 2023, Council requested a report with a draft cat by-law if the state government did not progress state-wide cat control legislation by 30 June 2024. Council have long advocated for a state-wide approach to cat management, an issue which has been left to councils to deal with on an individual basis by way of a by-law or not at all.

Council staff initially received the consultation paper “Dog and Cat Management (Breeder Reforms) Amendment Bill 2024” and provided feedback to the state government, noting there was a missed opportunity with the current bill with respect to cat management. Council had understood that the proposed amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act would include amendments addressing the challenges face by local government about cat management.

Council has received further proposed amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act through the “Dog and Cat Management (Cat Management) Amendment Bill 2024”. Proposed changes include:

  1. revising and updating local council powers and functions for seizing and detaining cats to allow councils to implement their by-laws and manage cats
  2. clarifying the powers and removing barriers for landscape boards, National Parks and other stakeholders to manage feral cats better

There has been some progression on cat management through this latest amendment bill however the proposed legislation is yet to be passed. In the meantime, Council has decided to proceed with community engagement on a draft cat by-law, as per the previous decision of Council in August 2023.

The draft By-law 7 – Cats notes the following requirement for cats:

  1. Must be registered every 12 months with provision for a registration fee – a $0 fee is proposed for a maximum initial 2-year period
  2. Identification by means of a collar around the cat’s neck with a tag setting out the name of the owner and address or phone number of the owner
  3. Prescribing the limit on the number of cats to be kept on premises to two (2) cats (unless in a prescribed premises, ie cattery, veterinary practice, pet shop or with Council permission)
  4. To be confined to their owner’s property between 10.00pm and 6.00am

The following are already legislated requirements for cats:

  1. To be microchipped
  2. Desexed before it is six months old
  3. Not allow cats to cause a nuisance

Should the Cat By-Law proceed Council’s “Community Safety Policy” would require changes in relation to how Council would deal with cat management.

Council’s “Cat Management Policy” would also likely be revoked given it was established in the absence of a suitable state government approach to cat management and which is now what a cat by-law looks to solve.

Based on legal advice provided to Council, a key change that would need to take place regardless of the introduction of a cat by-law is to cease the practice of trapping cats and providing traps to residents for this purpose.

Links to the relevant Council reports and Council meeting minutes are available on the right hand side of this page.

To get involved and have your say:

If you need assistance to participate in this consultation, please call us on 8397 7444 or send us a message

All feedback provided will be presented to Council for consideration prior to Council making any decisions about adopting the By-law 7 – Cats.

Questions?

Ask us a question about a proposed Cat By-law in the City of Tea Tree Gully and this consultation process. Relevant questions and answers will be published on this website.

Note: please do not send questions here that are not relevant to this matter. Questions about general Council matters please contact Customer Service 

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  • Share Can I confirm please that you are fully aware that your survey contained a heavy "dog lover-cat hater" bias, particularly with regards to the question about paying for registration. These people "voted" in favour of a cat registration fee, purely out of spite. I read the comments thoroughly and the comment "If you have to pay for dogs, you should pay for cats" was extremely common. These people either do NOT understand or do NOT WANT to understand...their responses should be ignored in the survey. You should only look at the cat owners for questions that only cat owners are qualified to answer. Dogs defaecate in the middle of paths (irresponsible owners fail to clean it up, so the council has a cost), a cat would NEVER do that (so the council does not have a cost). Dogs get parks, cats don't need them. Dogs can harm people, the only people that would be harmed by a cat are those that are trying to hurt it and then only when it can't escape, which would be its first inclination )in other words, they well and truly deserve it). In short, cats don't require Council control or expenditure, dogs do, a registration fee is PURELY revenue raising. on Facebook Share Can I confirm please that you are fully aware that your survey contained a heavy "dog lover-cat hater" bias, particularly with regards to the question about paying for registration. These people "voted" in favour of a cat registration fee, purely out of spite. I read the comments thoroughly and the comment "If you have to pay for dogs, you should pay for cats" was extremely common. These people either do NOT understand or do NOT WANT to understand...their responses should be ignored in the survey. You should only look at the cat owners for questions that only cat owners are qualified to answer. Dogs defaecate in the middle of paths (irresponsible owners fail to clean it up, so the council has a cost), a cat would NEVER do that (so the council does not have a cost). Dogs get parks, cats don't need them. Dogs can harm people, the only people that would be harmed by a cat are those that are trying to hurt it and then only when it can't escape, which would be its first inclination )in other words, they well and truly deserve it). In short, cats don't require Council control or expenditure, dogs do, a registration fee is PURELY revenue raising. on Twitter Share Can I confirm please that you are fully aware that your survey contained a heavy "dog lover-cat hater" bias, particularly with regards to the question about paying for registration. These people "voted" in favour of a cat registration fee, purely out of spite. I read the comments thoroughly and the comment "If you have to pay for dogs, you should pay for cats" was extremely common. These people either do NOT understand or do NOT WANT to understand...their responses should be ignored in the survey. You should only look at the cat owners for questions that only cat owners are qualified to answer. Dogs defaecate in the middle of paths (irresponsible owners fail to clean it up, so the council has a cost), a cat would NEVER do that (so the council does not have a cost). Dogs get parks, cats don't need them. Dogs can harm people, the only people that would be harmed by a cat are those that are trying to hurt it and then only when it can't escape, which would be its first inclination )in other words, they well and truly deserve it). In short, cats don't require Council control or expenditure, dogs do, a registration fee is PURELY revenue raising. on Linkedin Email Can I confirm please that you are fully aware that your survey contained a heavy "dog lover-cat hater" bias, particularly with regards to the question about paying for registration. These people "voted" in favour of a cat registration fee, purely out of spite. I read the comments thoroughly and the comment "If you have to pay for dogs, you should pay for cats" was extremely common. These people either do NOT understand or do NOT WANT to understand...their responses should be ignored in the survey. You should only look at the cat owners for questions that only cat owners are qualified to answer. Dogs defaecate in the middle of paths (irresponsible owners fail to clean it up, so the council has a cost), a cat would NEVER do that (so the council does not have a cost). Dogs get parks, cats don't need them. Dogs can harm people, the only people that would be harmed by a cat are those that are trying to hurt it and then only when it can't escape, which would be its first inclination )in other words, they well and truly deserve it). In short, cats don't require Council control or expenditure, dogs do, a registration fee is PURELY revenue raising. link

    Can I confirm please that you are fully aware that your survey contained a heavy "dog lover-cat hater" bias, particularly with regards to the question about paying for registration. These people "voted" in favour of a cat registration fee, purely out of spite. I read the comments thoroughly and the comment "If you have to pay for dogs, you should pay for cats" was extremely common. These people either do NOT understand or do NOT WANT to understand...their responses should be ignored in the survey. You should only look at the cat owners for questions that only cat owners are qualified to answer. Dogs defaecate in the middle of paths (irresponsible owners fail to clean it up, so the council has a cost), a cat would NEVER do that (so the council does not have a cost). Dogs get parks, cats don't need them. Dogs can harm people, the only people that would be harmed by a cat are those that are trying to hurt it and then only when it can't escape, which would be its first inclination )in other words, they well and truly deserve it). In short, cats don't require Council control or expenditure, dogs do, a registration fee is PURELY revenue raising.

    Digimont asked 18 days ago

    Good afternoon Digimont,

    Thank you for your comments.

    It was a resolution of Council to review all community views.

    Once the survey concluded, the data was segmented into views of cat owners or otherwise for the Elected Members to make their decision when considering the outcomes report for the control and management of cats in the City of Tea Tree Gully.

    For more information please refer to the Have Your Say Page.

    Kind regards,

    The Have Your Say Tea Tree Gully team

  • Share If all elements of the proposed by-law are passed, and cats are required to be registered with (in future) a fee to be paid, I would like to know what "mutual obligation" would be legislated to exist on the Council to assist if a cat goes missing. Previously we lived in a council area where cats are required to be registered and a fee paid. When our cat went missing, the Council recorded all the circumstances. When the same thing happened in TTG last year (to our new cat - the previous one was never found), the Council was uninterested in recording the loss, despite the cat being microchipped and registered with the Dog and Cat Management Board. I see that the answer to a previous question is that the fee would be used for 'enforcement'. Perhaps it could also go towards 'assistance' of those residents who pay it. on Facebook Share If all elements of the proposed by-law are passed, and cats are required to be registered with (in future) a fee to be paid, I would like to know what "mutual obligation" would be legislated to exist on the Council to assist if a cat goes missing. Previously we lived in a council area where cats are required to be registered and a fee paid. When our cat went missing, the Council recorded all the circumstances. When the same thing happened in TTG last year (to our new cat - the previous one was never found), the Council was uninterested in recording the loss, despite the cat being microchipped and registered with the Dog and Cat Management Board. I see that the answer to a previous question is that the fee would be used for 'enforcement'. Perhaps it could also go towards 'assistance' of those residents who pay it. on Twitter Share If all elements of the proposed by-law are passed, and cats are required to be registered with (in future) a fee to be paid, I would like to know what "mutual obligation" would be legislated to exist on the Council to assist if a cat goes missing. Previously we lived in a council area where cats are required to be registered and a fee paid. When our cat went missing, the Council recorded all the circumstances. When the same thing happened in TTG last year (to our new cat - the previous one was never found), the Council was uninterested in recording the loss, despite the cat being microchipped and registered with the Dog and Cat Management Board. I see that the answer to a previous question is that the fee would be used for 'enforcement'. Perhaps it could also go towards 'assistance' of those residents who pay it. on Linkedin Email If all elements of the proposed by-law are passed, and cats are required to be registered with (in future) a fee to be paid, I would like to know what "mutual obligation" would be legislated to exist on the Council to assist if a cat goes missing. Previously we lived in a council area where cats are required to be registered and a fee paid. When our cat went missing, the Council recorded all the circumstances. When the same thing happened in TTG last year (to our new cat - the previous one was never found), the Council was uninterested in recording the loss, despite the cat being microchipped and registered with the Dog and Cat Management Board. I see that the answer to a previous question is that the fee would be used for 'enforcement'. Perhaps it could also go towards 'assistance' of those residents who pay it. link

    If all elements of the proposed by-law are passed, and cats are required to be registered with (in future) a fee to be paid, I would like to know what "mutual obligation" would be legislated to exist on the Council to assist if a cat goes missing. Previously we lived in a council area where cats are required to be registered and a fee paid. When our cat went missing, the Council recorded all the circumstances. When the same thing happened in TTG last year (to our new cat - the previous one was never found), the Council was uninterested in recording the loss, despite the cat being microchipped and registered with the Dog and Cat Management Board. I see that the answer to a previous question is that the fee would be used for 'enforcement'. Perhaps it could also go towards 'assistance' of those residents who pay it.

    MaryBeth asked 3 months ago

    Hello MaryBeth,

    Thank you for your query, and apologies on the late response.

    This suggestion will be considered when deciding on our processes. If you haven't already, we encourage you to provide your feedback at https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw

    Kind regards,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share How has council considered the control of rats and mice for local residents homes/gardens when the later proposed 'Keep cats inside (5 yrs time)'. I'm not sure when the bilby, bettong or bandicoot inhabited the Surrey Downs area, but I'm aware there's plenty of Rattus Rattus around in domesticated areas. Worth mentioning my nightly sighting on foxes on my local streets. 'A blank cheque'. After two years, What is the likely cost council have estimated of implementing such By- laws? The proposed money generated from registration? 80% locals want rules and Legislation, great nothing suggesting rego… Why is there still so many rescued cats- are they from non spayed/ neutered cats? Would it be helpful to have a subsidy for every cat owner to access desexing/ mirco chipping? I would guess this would have an added relief to the funding required for specific shelters to seek rehoming of dumped/abandoned cats. 58% cat owners surveyed, probably didn't know the next step was a money grab that didn't directly affect the increase of non-domestic cats. Regards registration- the draft didn't even mention those generous temporary cat homes/rescuers other than placing them under the bracket of a ‘home’ and would need to apply for an exception after holding extra cats onsite after 14days, needing registration also... Legal Advice regardless of new By-laws would cease the trapping of cats… that really sounds like the opposite direction to fixing the Non-domesticated cats in the local streets that, at a guess are the greatest problem, rather the Draft By-laws targeting the family pet; fed, wormed, vaccinated, (De-sexed/microchipped already legislation) looked after domestic cat, that’s fabulous (sarcasm) There has been so much missed in the draft, no greater improvement to current standards other than the cost to owners and a sneaky income to council. Please seek further community feedback with clear intentions. Regards on Facebook Share How has council considered the control of rats and mice for local residents homes/gardens when the later proposed 'Keep cats inside (5 yrs time)'. I'm not sure when the bilby, bettong or bandicoot inhabited the Surrey Downs area, but I'm aware there's plenty of Rattus Rattus around in domesticated areas. Worth mentioning my nightly sighting on foxes on my local streets. 'A blank cheque'. After two years, What is the likely cost council have estimated of implementing such By- laws? The proposed money generated from registration? 80% locals want rules and Legislation, great nothing suggesting rego… Why is there still so many rescued cats- are they from non spayed/ neutered cats? Would it be helpful to have a subsidy for every cat owner to access desexing/ mirco chipping? I would guess this would have an added relief to the funding required for specific shelters to seek rehoming of dumped/abandoned cats. 58% cat owners surveyed, probably didn't know the next step was a money grab that didn't directly affect the increase of non-domestic cats. Regards registration- the draft didn't even mention those generous temporary cat homes/rescuers other than placing them under the bracket of a ‘home’ and would need to apply for an exception after holding extra cats onsite after 14days, needing registration also... Legal Advice regardless of new By-laws would cease the trapping of cats… that really sounds like the opposite direction to fixing the Non-domesticated cats in the local streets that, at a guess are the greatest problem, rather the Draft By-laws targeting the family pet; fed, wormed, vaccinated, (De-sexed/microchipped already legislation) looked after domestic cat, that’s fabulous (sarcasm) There has been so much missed in the draft, no greater improvement to current standards other than the cost to owners and a sneaky income to council. Please seek further community feedback with clear intentions. Regards on Twitter Share How has council considered the control of rats and mice for local residents homes/gardens when the later proposed 'Keep cats inside (5 yrs time)'. I'm not sure when the bilby, bettong or bandicoot inhabited the Surrey Downs area, but I'm aware there's plenty of Rattus Rattus around in domesticated areas. Worth mentioning my nightly sighting on foxes on my local streets. 'A blank cheque'. After two years, What is the likely cost council have estimated of implementing such By- laws? The proposed money generated from registration? 80% locals want rules and Legislation, great nothing suggesting rego… Why is there still so many rescued cats- are they from non spayed/ neutered cats? Would it be helpful to have a subsidy for every cat owner to access desexing/ mirco chipping? I would guess this would have an added relief to the funding required for specific shelters to seek rehoming of dumped/abandoned cats. 58% cat owners surveyed, probably didn't know the next step was a money grab that didn't directly affect the increase of non-domestic cats. Regards registration- the draft didn't even mention those generous temporary cat homes/rescuers other than placing them under the bracket of a ‘home’ and would need to apply for an exception after holding extra cats onsite after 14days, needing registration also... Legal Advice regardless of new By-laws would cease the trapping of cats… that really sounds like the opposite direction to fixing the Non-domesticated cats in the local streets that, at a guess are the greatest problem, rather the Draft By-laws targeting the family pet; fed, wormed, vaccinated, (De-sexed/microchipped already legislation) looked after domestic cat, that’s fabulous (sarcasm) There has been so much missed in the draft, no greater improvement to current standards other than the cost to owners and a sneaky income to council. Please seek further community feedback with clear intentions. Regards on Linkedin Email How has council considered the control of rats and mice for local residents homes/gardens when the later proposed 'Keep cats inside (5 yrs time)'. I'm not sure when the bilby, bettong or bandicoot inhabited the Surrey Downs area, but I'm aware there's plenty of Rattus Rattus around in domesticated areas. Worth mentioning my nightly sighting on foxes on my local streets. 'A blank cheque'. After two years, What is the likely cost council have estimated of implementing such By- laws? The proposed money generated from registration? 80% locals want rules and Legislation, great nothing suggesting rego… Why is there still so many rescued cats- are they from non spayed/ neutered cats? Would it be helpful to have a subsidy for every cat owner to access desexing/ mirco chipping? I would guess this would have an added relief to the funding required for specific shelters to seek rehoming of dumped/abandoned cats. 58% cat owners surveyed, probably didn't know the next step was a money grab that didn't directly affect the increase of non-domestic cats. Regards registration- the draft didn't even mention those generous temporary cat homes/rescuers other than placing them under the bracket of a ‘home’ and would need to apply for an exception after holding extra cats onsite after 14days, needing registration also... Legal Advice regardless of new By-laws would cease the trapping of cats… that really sounds like the opposite direction to fixing the Non-domesticated cats in the local streets that, at a guess are the greatest problem, rather the Draft By-laws targeting the family pet; fed, wormed, vaccinated, (De-sexed/microchipped already legislation) looked after domestic cat, that’s fabulous (sarcasm) There has been so much missed in the draft, no greater improvement to current standards other than the cost to owners and a sneaky income to council. Please seek further community feedback with clear intentions. Regards link

    How has council considered the control of rats and mice for local residents homes/gardens when the later proposed 'Keep cats inside (5 yrs time)'. I'm not sure when the bilby, bettong or bandicoot inhabited the Surrey Downs area, but I'm aware there's plenty of Rattus Rattus around in domesticated areas. Worth mentioning my nightly sighting on foxes on my local streets. 'A blank cheque'. After two years, What is the likely cost council have estimated of implementing such By- laws? The proposed money generated from registration? 80% locals want rules and Legislation, great nothing suggesting rego… Why is there still so many rescued cats- are they from non spayed/ neutered cats? Would it be helpful to have a subsidy for every cat owner to access desexing/ mirco chipping? I would guess this would have an added relief to the funding required for specific shelters to seek rehoming of dumped/abandoned cats. 58% cat owners surveyed, probably didn't know the next step was a money grab that didn't directly affect the increase of non-domestic cats. Regards registration- the draft didn't even mention those generous temporary cat homes/rescuers other than placing them under the bracket of a ‘home’ and would need to apply for an exception after holding extra cats onsite after 14days, needing registration also... Legal Advice regardless of new By-laws would cease the trapping of cats… that really sounds like the opposite direction to fixing the Non-domesticated cats in the local streets that, at a guess are the greatest problem, rather the Draft By-laws targeting the family pet; fed, wormed, vaccinated, (De-sexed/microchipped already legislation) looked after domestic cat, that’s fabulous (sarcasm) There has been so much missed in the draft, no greater improvement to current standards other than the cost to owners and a sneaky income to council. Please seek further community feedback with clear intentions. Regards

    Jackson asked 3 months ago

    Hello Jackson,

    Thank you for your questions and apologies on the delay.

    None of these things have been decided yet and we cannot know costs if/before the By-law is implemented.

    If you haven't already, can you please ensure you provide your feedback here: https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw

    Thank you,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share Would a car be expected to wear a collar while at home? Collars pose a significant strangulation risk, especially if the collar is caught on something. I have lost a dog from the collar getting stuck on a tap and strangling the dog to death. I’m all for microchips, but not collars. on Facebook Share Would a car be expected to wear a collar while at home? Collars pose a significant strangulation risk, especially if the collar is caught on something. I have lost a dog from the collar getting stuck on a tap and strangling the dog to death. I’m all for microchips, but not collars. on Twitter Share Would a car be expected to wear a collar while at home? Collars pose a significant strangulation risk, especially if the collar is caught on something. I have lost a dog from the collar getting stuck on a tap and strangling the dog to death. I’m all for microchips, but not collars. on Linkedin Email Would a car be expected to wear a collar while at home? Collars pose a significant strangulation risk, especially if the collar is caught on something. I have lost a dog from the collar getting stuck on a tap and strangling the dog to death. I’m all for microchips, but not collars. link

    Would a car be expected to wear a collar while at home? Collars pose a significant strangulation risk, especially if the collar is caught on something. I have lost a dog from the collar getting stuck on a tap and strangling the dog to death. I’m all for microchips, but not collars.

    John- asked 3 months ago

    Hello John-,

    Thank you for your question and apologies for the late response.

    The proposed By-law states “Every cat must be identified in the prescribed manner at all times while the cat is not effectively confined to premises of which the owner of the cat is the occupier.”

     This means the cat must be wearing a collar when it is not on its property.

    We hope this helps, and for more information please head to: https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw

    Kind regards,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share I filled in the form online how do I know that it has arrived or do I need to sav e it and then email back? on Facebook Share I filled in the form online how do I know that it has arrived or do I need to sav e it and then email back? on Twitter Share I filled in the form online how do I know that it has arrived or do I need to sav e it and then email back? on Linkedin Email I filled in the form online how do I know that it has arrived or do I need to sav e it and then email back? link

    I filled in the form online how do I know that it has arrived or do I need to sav e it and then email back?

    Judy F asked 3 months ago

    Hello Judy F,

    Thank you for your question.

    Regarding the filled out form, do you mean the PDF form? If so, yes you will need to either:

    • save it and email it through to our team at community.engagement@cttg.sa.gov.au or
    • print it out and mail it to us at 571 Montague Road, Modbury, SA 5092 or drop it off at that address.


    I hope that helps. Please let us know if you need anything else.

    Thanks,

    Brooke

  • Share Building on the below question, if there hasn't been a complaint raised and this hasn't been a problem in the past. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption? What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real life implications this puts on people? on Facebook Share Building on the below question, if there hasn't been a complaint raised and this hasn't been a problem in the past. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption? What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real life implications this puts on people? on Twitter Share Building on the below question, if there hasn't been a complaint raised and this hasn't been a problem in the past. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption? What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real life implications this puts on people? on Linkedin Email Building on the below question, if there hasn't been a complaint raised and this hasn't been a problem in the past. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption? What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real life implications this puts on people? link

    Building on the below question, if there hasn't been a complaint raised and this hasn't been a problem in the past. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption? What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real life implications this puts on people?

    Chloe Phillips asked 3 months ago

    Hello Chloe Phillips,

    Thank you for your questions. Please see the answers to your questions below.

    Q. Why should cat owners be responsible for obtaining an exemption?

    A. The By-law states the number of cats per property is 2.  If owners wish to keep more than 2 cats they need to apply for approval to do so.

    Q. What will be the process for this as the below response makes it sound like someone is going to need to inspect your property and animals, have you thought about the real-life implications this puts on people?

    A.  There will be an application form to complete and the exemption (if granted) will be for the life of the existing cats.  The property inspection will be once of and will be arranged at a time convenient to the owner and the officers.

    For further information including a copy of the draft by-law, please head to https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw

    Kind regards,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share We want our cat indoors by 7pm. Will there be a time restriction on cats being outdoors at night? on Facebook Share We want our cat indoors by 7pm. Will there be a time restriction on cats being outdoors at night? on Twitter Share We want our cat indoors by 7pm. Will there be a time restriction on cats being outdoors at night? on Linkedin Email We want our cat indoors by 7pm. Will there be a time restriction on cats being outdoors at night? link

    We want our cat indoors by 7pm. Will there be a time restriction on cats being outdoors at night?

    meryl lysy asked 3 months ago

    Hello Meryl Iysy,

    Thank you for your question.

    One of the proposed new by-laws is for cats to be confined to their owner’s property between 10.00pm and 6.00am.

    For more information about the proposed new cat by-law, please refer to the webpage: https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw 

    Kind regards,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share How are nuisance cats going to be enforced and dealt with? This would be hard to enforce and if they are to be restrained and kept inside at all times I don't see this happening. I don't like cats roaming I've seen too much destruction on Facebook Share How are nuisance cats going to be enforced and dealt with? This would be hard to enforce and if they are to be restrained and kept inside at all times I don't see this happening. I don't like cats roaming I've seen too much destruction on Twitter Share How are nuisance cats going to be enforced and dealt with? This would be hard to enforce and if they are to be restrained and kept inside at all times I don't see this happening. I don't like cats roaming I've seen too much destruction on Linkedin Email How are nuisance cats going to be enforced and dealt with? This would be hard to enforce and if they are to be restrained and kept inside at all times I don't see this happening. I don't like cats roaming I've seen too much destruction link

    How are nuisance cats going to be enforced and dealt with? This would be hard to enforce and if they are to be restrained and kept inside at all times I don't see this happening. I don't like cats roaming I've seen too much destruction

    ModburyMum asked 3 months ago

    Hello ModburyMum,

    Thank you for your question.

    Nuisance cats can be enforced though investigation based on the information provided and with the cooperation of the person experiencing the nuisance.  

    For more information including a copy of the draft by-law, FAQs and to comment, please visit the website here.

    Thanks

    Brooke

  • Share If a fee is charged for cat registration, for what exactly would the money be used? Unlike dogs who are social by nature, cats are not - they have no need for facilities like dog parks. on Facebook Share If a fee is charged for cat registration, for what exactly would the money be used? Unlike dogs who are social by nature, cats are not - they have no need for facilities like dog parks. on Twitter Share If a fee is charged for cat registration, for what exactly would the money be used? Unlike dogs who are social by nature, cats are not - they have no need for facilities like dog parks. on Linkedin Email If a fee is charged for cat registration, for what exactly would the money be used? Unlike dogs who are social by nature, cats are not - they have no need for facilities like dog parks. link

    If a fee is charged for cat registration, for what exactly would the money be used? Unlike dogs who are social by nature, cats are not - they have no need for facilities like dog parks.

    Talie asked 3 months ago

    Hello Talie,

    Thank you for your question.

    The registration fees will be used for enforcement of the By-law.

    For more information and to comment, please head here.

    Thanks,

    The Community Engagement team

  • Share What happens to households who already have more than 2 cats? We have 3 who are fully inside cats and are already registered with the council? Does this mean we have to get rid of a pet? on Facebook Share What happens to households who already have more than 2 cats? We have 3 who are fully inside cats and are already registered with the council? Does this mean we have to get rid of a pet? on Twitter Share What happens to households who already have more than 2 cats? We have 3 who are fully inside cats and are already registered with the council? Does this mean we have to get rid of a pet? on Linkedin Email What happens to households who already have more than 2 cats? We have 3 who are fully inside cats and are already registered with the council? Does this mean we have to get rid of a pet? link

    What happens to households who already have more than 2 cats? We have 3 who are fully inside cats and are already registered with the council? Does this mean we have to get rid of a pet?

    Kat16 asked 3 months ago

    Hello Kat16,

    Thank you for your question.

    There will be an exemption process if a person does own more than two cats, which is what is in place for dog owners that have more than the prescribed two.

    An exemption may be given if the Council is satisfied that:

    1. No insanitary condition exists on the premises as a result of the keeping of cats, 
    2. A nuisance is not caused to any neighbour as a result of the keeping of cats on the premises; and 
    3. All cats kept on the premises are desexed in accordance with any requirements of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.

    I hope this helps, and for more information and to comment, please head to https://haveyoursay.cttg.sa.gov.au/catbylaw 

    Kind regards,

    The Community Engagement Team

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