Hutt City Council in NZ introduces chipping, snipping rules for domestic cats to reduce feral populations, protect wildlife, and aid lost cat reunions.
The Hutt City Council in New Zealand has introduced new "chipping and snipping" rules for domestic cats, requiring owners to register cats over 12 weeks old on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register, desex them, or keep them for breeding purposes. These changes aim to reduce feral cat populations, protect wildlife, and reunite lost cats with their owners. The rules received 92% overall support during a community consultation process.
April 03, 2024
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