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Ban the use of sound-emitting cat deterrent devices

Submitted by Sam Waterfall on Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Published on Monday 4th August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Signatures: 197

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BANNED ~ Cats ~ Children ~ IMPACT ~ Loud ~ Option ~ Pitch ~ quiet ~ Wellbeing

Petition Action

Ban the use of sound-emitting cat deterrent devices

Petition Details

Some children and young adults (and some older adults too) can hear 'ultrasonic' cat deterrents. We think that the noise they emit is loud, uncomfortable, and constant. We think it violates people's right to a quiet enjoyment of their home.

Additional Information

The devices can emit high-frequency sounds, varying in pitch, 24/7. If you live near one and can hear the sound, it can really impact your wellbeing. The noise can be difficult to locate so talking to the owner or submitting a noise complaint can often not be an option.

If the noise was audible to everyone, we think it would be clear that it is not an appropriate or social way of deterring cats. We think they are a noise nuisance and should be banned.


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