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New Cat Bylaws

The cities of Coquitlam and Surrey (British Columbia) passed bylaws in October requiring that all cats over six months of age be spayed or neutered unless the owner purchases a breeding licence. These bylaws are the first such legislation in Canada, although several municipalities in the United States have adopted similar bylaws aimed at reducing pet overpopulation.

Both the BC bylaws require that all cats be identified and that unsterilized cats not be permitted to roam at large. Cat overpopulation is such a significant problem that many Canadian municipalities are considering legislation to regulate cats. CFHS commends the cities of Coquitlam and Surrey for implementing these progressive bylaws.

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