Register your cat, renew or transfer a registration, and apply for a permit to breed or keep more than three cats. All cat registrations expire on 31 October each year.
For responsible cat ownership, preventing nuisance behaviour and protecting wildlife, see Cat ownership.
Cat registration and renewal
Transfer your cat registration
If the owner of the cat has changed, you must notify the City.
There are four options:
- Option one – Apply online (preferred): Complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form Online, see below.
- Option two – In person: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, then submit it at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm.
- Option three – By post: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, to City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946.
- Option four – By email: Download and complete the Transfer of Animal Ownership Form, see below, then email it to.
Important note: There is no charge to transfer or change your cat registration details.
If you have moved from another local government area (Council) to the City of Wanneroo, you will need to complete the Transfer of Council form.
There are four options:
- Option 1 – Apply online (preferred): Complete the Transfer of Council form online, see below.
- Option 2 – In person: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, then submit it at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm.
- Option 3 – By post: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, to City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946.
- Option 4 – By email: Download and complete the Transfer of Council form (PDF), see below, then email it to.
Transfer of animal ownership form Transfer of pet ownership (PDF)
Cat breeders and owners
If you wish to keep more cats than permitted, you will need to apply for a permit from the City.
If you are a current cat breeder or wish to become a breeder, you must apply for a cat breeding permit from the City.
To apply, call the City on (08) 9405 5000.
Permits are valid for 12 months and cost $100 per breeding cat.
Important notes:
- You need a permit even if you only plan to breed one litter from your cat.
- Breeding cats must be registered.
- When a cat is sold or given away, it needs to be microchipped and sterilised before it goes to its new owner. If it's too young to be sterilised, please give the new owner a prepaid sterilisation voucher.
Please notify the City if your cat has passed away so renewal notices are no longer issued.
Refunds may apply if:
- Your cat had a lifetime registration and passed away within three years
- The original lifetime registration was paid to the City
- You provide a letter from your vet or a death certificate.
Lost and found cats
Check the Animal Care Centre page to see if it has been collected. If your cat is wearing a current registration tag, the City will contact you wherever possible.
Impounded cats are temporarily housed at the City’s Animal Care Centre before being transferred to the Cat Haven at Shenton Park. Call the Cat Haven on 9442 3600.
Please contact the City’s Animal Care Centre on 9405 5000 (8.30am–5pm, Monday to Friday) or after hours on 1300 138 393.
Please notify the City if your cat has passed away so renewal notices are no longer issued.
Refunds may apply if:
- Your cat had a lifetime registration and passed away within three years
- The original lifetime registration was paid to the City
- You provide a letter from your vet or a death certificate.
