Nuisance Cats

If a cat is found attacking native wildlife, causing too much noise or damaging gardens, they are considered to be a nuisance under the Companion Animals Act. 

If you find a cat involved in any of these activities on your property then you have the right to seize the cat and return it to its owner in the first instance (if you know who the owner is) or deliver it to the Council Pound.  The Pound is located at the RSPCA Shelter, Dowsett Drive Coffs Harbour and can be contacted on (02) 66513311.

Cats that roam or stray are not classified as nuisance animals and therefore you are not at liberty to return them to their owner or take them to the pound.

If you seize a cat then you are bound by law to provide proper care for the animal whilst it is in your care. 

Should you have problems catching at cat within your premises then Council hires cat traps that can be collected from the Administration Building in Castle Street.

Please note that Council does not provide a pick up service or capture service for cats.