In most countries and regions, the law does not make it mandatory for cats to wear collars, but in some specific places there are some relevant regulations or requirements for special considerations, as follows:
- Where there are relevant regulations
- New Zealand: The tiny village of Longburn has made it mandatory for cats to wear collars with three bells to prevent road accidents and warn other birds of predators.
- UK: There is no legal requirement for cats to wear collars, but since June 2024 all pet cats must be microchipped or owners face a £500 fine, except for stray cats.
- There is usually no mandatory requirement
- China: There is currently no law requiring cats to wear collars. However, according to the relevant provisions of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, if the animals raised cause damage to others, the animal breeders or managers shall bear the tort liability. So from the point of view of ensuring the safety of others and the safety of the cat itself, if you take the cat outside, wearing a collar with a leash is a responsible practice.
- United States: Most areas do not have laws that force cats to wear collars, but some places have other regulations for pet management, such as New York State, which prohibits "declawing" cats.
- France: The law stipulates that pet dogs and cats must be implanted in the way of identity registration, but there is no mandatory requirement for cats to wear collars