Members Resources
Expand your knowledge with these press releases, training tips, guidelines and need-to-know information from our friends across the pet care industry.
Selwyn District Council:Cats Bylaw
All domestic cats over the age of four months in Selwyn district must be microchipped and registered with the approved microchip registry New Zealand Companion Animals Register (NZCAR). Doing this is the best way to ensure your lost pet gets home. It is also considered key to being a responsible pet owner. The requirements for microchipping and registration come under the Keeping Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw which was adopted by the Council on 12 May 2021.
Wellington City Council:Cat Bylaw
Stray cats found roaming freely may be humanely captured by an Authorised Officer and held for seven days. The cat(s) may be arranged to be microchipped and/or desexed by an Authorised Officer after seven days. 10.2. Every person who keeps cats must ensure: 10.2.1. All domestic cats over the age of 12 weeks must be microchipped and the cat's microchip registered with New Zealand Companion Animal Register. Owners must ensure the microchip information is kept up to date. 10.2.2. All domestic cats over six months must be desexed, unless they are kept for breeding purposes and the owner is a current registered breeder with a recognised New Zealand registering body, such as New Zealand Cat Fancy Ltd and Catz Inc. 10.2.3. Notwithstanding 10.2.2. cats are exempt from being desexed if a registered veterinarian certifies that undergoing the procedure will place the cat at unnecessary risk. 10.2.4. Failure to comply with the desexing requirements outlined in this clause shall be subject to the penalties stipulated within this bylaw. Existing cat owners shall be granted a transition period from the commencement of this bylaw, during which they are required to desex any cats they already own. This transition period shall extend until June 1, 2025.
Hutt City Council:Cat Bylaw
utt City Council has introduced “chipping and snipping” rules for domestic cats, effective from 28 March 2024. The Control of Animals Bylaw now includes a section on the Keeping of Cats, which states: Every person who keeps cats must ensure that cats of 12 weeks of age or older are: Microchipped; Registered on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR); and Desexed (unless kept for breeding purposes and registered with a nationally recognised cat breeders' body; or deferred if a registered veterinarian has determined it would negatively impact the cat’s health and welfare) These changes will help to reduce feral cat populations, reduce harm to wildlife, reduce disease transmission and make it easier to reunite lost cats with their people. Desexing also has welfare benefits for the desexed animal such as being less aggressive and less prone to urine and scent marking behaviour.
Palmerston North City Council:Cat Bylaw
You can keep up to three cats in the urban area. If you want to keep more, you'll need a permit from Council. In Palmerston North, it is mandatory to microchip(Show info) and register your cat. You also need to desex cats older than 6 months. This is part of being a responsible pet owner. These requirements only apply to cats born after 1 July 2018, when we introduced a new city bylaw. Cat owners are responsible for the cost of these procedures. If you're a registered cat breeder, you are exempt from having to desex cats kept for breeding.
Manawatu District Council:Cat Bylaw
Number of Cats on Premises Any person Keeping cats must not Keep, on any one Rateable Property in the District, more than four cats over the age of three months. On a Rateable Property that contains more than one dwelling, no more than one cat over the age of three months per dwelling is allowed to be Kept. Clauses 10.1 and 10.2 do not apply to: (a) Any cats over the age of three months being kept for no longer than 14 days; and (b) Lawfully established Vets, SPCA or similar registered charities, and boarding premises. Every person who Keeps cats must ensure: (a) Cats over six (6) months are de-sexed (unless Kept for breeding purposes and are registered with a nationally recognised cat breeders’ body). Cats becoming a Nuisance or Injurious to Health If, in the opinion of any Enforcement Officer, the Keeping of any cats on a Premises is, or is likely to become a Nuisance do all or any of the following: (a) reduce the number of cats kept on the Premises; (b) take other such precautions as may be considered necessary by the Council Officer to reduce the Nuisance effects. Compliance with a notice under clause 11.1 must take place within the time specified in such notice, not being less than 14 days.
Whanganui District Council:Cat Bylaw
Except with the Approval of Council, no person shall Keep more than three (3) cats over the age of three months on a Premises within an Urban Area. Any cat over four (4) months must be: microchipped and the cat's microchip registered with New Zealand Companion Animal Register; and de-sexed unless: the cat is kept for breeding purposes; and registered with a nationally recognised cat breeders body; or the Owner provides a certificate from a veterinarian stating that the de-sexing of the cat will adversely affect its health and/or welfare. Clause 8(1) and (2) do not apply to lawfully established: vets; or SPCA or similar charity; or cat boarding Premises. Explanatory note: The boarding of cats require resource consent under the Whanganui District Plan. (4) If, in the opinion of Council, the Keeping of cats on a Premises is or is likely to cause or become a Nuisance, Council may in writing require all or any of the following: reduce the number of cats kept on the Premises; or take other such precautions as may be considered by Council to reduce the Nuisance effects.
Whangarei District Council:Cat Bylaw
This bylaw regulates the ownership of animals (excluding dogs) to protect the public from nuisance and maintain public health and safety. In July 2022, Council included new rules about cats in the Bylaw. Click on the link below to find out more.
Ruapehu District Council:Cat byLaw
Ruapehu Bylaw - rules for keeping catsThe Ruapehu Bylaw rules are as follows: Limit on Cat Numbers You can keep up to four cats older than six months without needing a special permit from the Council. If you have or plan to have more than four, be sure to apply for a permit. No Feeding or Attracting Feral Cats Please avoid feeding or attracting feral cats to your property. This helps prevent the spread of disease and reduces the number of stray cats in our community which helps protect our precious wildlife. Microchipping and Registration All cats over six months must be microchipped and registered with the New Zealand Companion Animals Register or another Council approved microchip registry. This ensures your cat can be easily identified if they ever get lost or is accidently caught in trap. De-sexing Cats over six months old must be de-sexed unless they are kept for breeding purposes and are registered with a nationally recognized breeders’ body, such as New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc. or Catz Inc. Cats are exempt from de-sexing if a vet certifies that the procedure would endanger the cat’s life. Note: Kittens must be at least 12 weeks old before they can be de-sexed. Mother cats must have weaned their kittens before they can be de-sexed - this is usually 8 to 10 weeks.
PDWA (Professional Dog Walking Association)
PDWA has a mission to elevate the dog walking profession by providing resources, education, and support to our members. We are dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical dog walking practices that prioritise the well-being of the dogs and the happiness of their owners.
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