The local council in Knos, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, recently introduced a strict new regulation - a "curfew" on cats, forcing cat owners to have more control over their cats not to leave home without permission, otherwise they w...
The local council in Knos, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, recently introduced a strict new regulation - a "curfew" on cats, forcing cat owners to have more control over their cats not to leave home without permission, otherwise they will face a high fine of 91 yuan (Australian dollars, the same below) to 545 yuan.
The Herald Sun reported on the 29th that the local council in Knox issued a 24-hour cat ban, stipulating that pet owners are not allowed to let domestic cats leave their residences during the day or night. The ban was passed at a meeting on Monday (28th) night. The ban is primarily intended to protect wildlife and stop cats from causing trouble. The ban will be implemented in Melbourne's east, including Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully and Rowville. Under this ban, cat owners are responsible for keeping their cats indoors or behind a fence at all times. The "cat curfew" follows a pilot project with varying restrictions from day to night.
It is reported that cat owners will be fined 91 yuan for the first violation, and the maximum fine for the second and subsequent violations is 545 yuan. Knox Mayor Lisa Cooper said a previous survey showed that 85% of respondents supported the "cat curfew." She said: "Just like the rules for dogs and other pets, cats are not allowed to come and go freely without their owners. When cats are allowed to roam freely, they are at a much higher risk of illness and injury. Keeping cats within sight of owners also protects wildlife and prevents them from becoming a nuisance to neighbors and their pets."
