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Two-thirds of us support banning pet cats from roaming. A ban would save millions of native animals – and billions of dollars

  • Written by Jaana Dielenberg, University Fellow, Charles Darwin University
Two-thirds of us support banning pet cats from roaming. A ban would save millions of native animals – and billions of dollarsJaana Dielenberg

Australians have more pet cats than ever before – more than 5 million in total. With the growing number, expectations on pet owners are shifting.

Many cat owners are now voluntarily keeping their cats indoors or in secure runs, and local governments mandate it in some areas. But most pet cats in Australia still roam local...

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