Nuisance cats

Cats are considered a nuisance if they roam, attack wildlife or create a disturbance in or around a property.

The following information has been provided to enable residents to deter unwanted cats on their property in a safe manner.

• Speak to your neighbours to try and resolve the issue
• Try spraying the cat with water. If the cat associates its visits with an unpleasant experience it is unlikely to return
• Use a loud sudden noise to startle the cat
• Use motion activated sprinklers or ultrasonic devices
• Motion sensors use infra-red to detect when an animal enters a defined territory
• Use of scent repellents can be a useful tool – naturally based products such as the Coleus Canina plant emits an odour that may deter cats.

Residents must be mindful that any action taken to deliberately injure or harm a cat is not acceptable and is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act.