Cat Management Plan 2023 A4 - v3 - SPREADS (002) - Flipbook - Page 14
COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES
In 2016, Council resolved to operate as a
‘no kill’ animal shelter whereby all attempts
are made to re-home or rescue animals
considered suitable for rehoming. This is
supported by Council’s Companion Animal
Policy and Program.
Council’s Companion Animal Program is
overseen by the Companion Animal Advisory
Committee and managed by Council’s
Ranger Services Team.
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In specific circumstances lawfully seizing
a cat (for example if it is in a wildlife
protection area or if reasonable and
necessary to protect a person or animal
from injury or death) which then must be
delivered to its owner, the pound or other
approved premises (for example, an
animal welfare organisation);
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Ensuring that the provisions of the
Companion Animals Act relating to
surrendered cats are met, including
responsibilities for rehoming as required
by the Act;
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Accepting a cat that was lawfully
seized by a member of the public and
accepting cats from approved premises
if the cat hasn’t been claimed after 72
hours;
Council has responsibilities and requirements
under the Companion Animals Act in relation
to the management of cats. This includes:
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Having an animal shelter (pound) so
Council can ‘properly discharge’ the
functions which the Companion Animals
Act confers on it;
