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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019
28Use of containment collars on a cat
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28 Use of containment collars on a cat
(1) A person must not use a containment collar on a cat unless the person has ensured that the cat is trained to the use of the containment system and collar by—
(a) a veterinary practitioner or competent trainer; or
(b) a person under the supervision and written instructions of a veterinary practitioner or competent trainer.
(2) A person must not use a containment collar on a cat unless there is a visual cue (such as a fence, posts or flags) that clearly indicates to the cat the boundary of the containment system.
Reg. 28A inserted by S.R. No. 136/2025 reg. 10.