Lockdowns for Perth's Roaming Cats: A Tale of Two Laws Western Australia is poised to grant local councils the authority to enforce cat containment laws. However, the implications of this move are far from clear cut.
The current patchwork of regulations across metropolitan Perth is a stark contrast to the streamlined system advocates claim will improve cat welfare and reduce pressure on animal shelters.
At its core, the proposed law change is about shifting the burden of responsibility onto owners rather than locking up cats for their own good.