A new bylaw means Far North cat owners will be expected to microchip and desex pets
	A new bylaw means Far North cat owners will be expected to microchip and desex pets
    
	
    
	
	16 September 2024 
		
		
        
	
The Council voted to approve the new animal control legislation last Thursday - including cats for the first time.
It'll apply to cats older than four months - unless a cat's being bred, or the owner has a certificate stating desexing will adversely affect its welfare.
	
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