Cat Adoption Rockingham

Rockingham and its newer suburbs, from Baldivis to Port Kennedy, are full of family homes, many backing onto bushland or the coast. That is lovely for people, but it also means a cat that roams meets busy roads and local wildlife, so plenty of owners here choose to keep their cats inside or in an enclosed run.

Cat Haven in Shenton Park, Western Australia's largest cat shelter, is a long drive from Rockingham, so many local adopters also look at SAFE Perth, which rehomes cats through foster carers. At Cat Haven adult cats cost $150 to $230 depending on age and kittens about $425, and every cat is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption.

The WA Cat Act 2011 requires cats to be sterilised, microchipped and registered by six months of age, with registration through the City of Rockingham. Containment rules can differ between councils, so check the City of Rockingham's current rules before your new cat goes outside.