Tasmanian Cat Management Project

Established in 2018, the TCMP takes a whole-of-community approach to the management of domestic and stray cats. Through collaboration and partnerships with local councils, animal welfare groups, and key stakeholders, the TCMP contributes to the initiatives set out in the state government’s Tasmanian Cat Management Plan which recognises that cats are an important part of Tasmanian society, but the role they play is a complex one. The species can be many things to different people, including much-loved pets, useful animals that control vermin, nuisance animals that annoy neighbours, and invasive animals that spread disease and have an adverse impact on native wildlife and agriculture.

The TCMP focuses on engagement with the Tasmanian community to promote responsible cat ownership including desexing, microchipping, containing pet cats indoors, and appropriate rehoming behaviour.

Key activities include:

• Facilitating responsible cat ownership and appropriate management of stray and roaming cats in the Tasmanian community through partnerships with local government and key stakeholders
• Providing expert advice and useful resources to help owners keep their cats healthy and happy, whilst protecting wildlife and communities, through the statewide responsible pet cat ownership initiative, TassieCat
• Attending events, community, and industry discussions to educate the broader community about how to help stray or unwanted cats and promote responsible pet cat ownership.