Victoria cat curfews: Council rules changing what pet owners need from their homes

Victorian cat owners face dramatically different council rules depending on where they live, with some containment systems costing more than $2000. Victoria’s cat curfews are closing in on free-roaming felines, with owners in strict containment areas facing home setups that can cost more than $2000. Mornington Peninsula-based Catnip prices its largest backyard enclosure at $2122-$2703, while balcony and courtyard kits start at $798. Catnets estimates most DIY catios cost $350-$1100, although larger areas can exceed $1500 in materials. The potential bill comes as councils tighten cat rules across Victoria. RELATED: Carlton mansion faces brutal $800k price hit Albo warned: don’t make 213k home crisis worse ‘Sucking farts’: Block star’s furious outburst The Victorian Government’s Cat Management Strategy recorded 44 of the state’s 79 councils with cat curfews by the end of 2024, with another 12 considering them. In Knox, cats must remain on their owner’s property around the clock. Maribyrnong introduced a 7pm-7am curfew on July 1, while City of Melbourne cats must be contained from 6pm-8am. Wyndham’s 24-hour rule took effect on January 1, with enforcement of the extended hours beginnin...