Nsw Legislation For Dogs In Cafes

[tyra2007]

The NSW legislation is due to go through the Legislative Council tomorrow Tues 18th May it has already passed through the Legislative Assembly last week.

Unfortunately it is not well worded and will limit the owner being able to give the dog ANYTHING while at the table ie: water and a treat!

It also does not allow dogs to remain "off leash" even when in an "off leash dog park" if the owner is sitting down for coffee and lunch. I realise there is only a couple of cafes that are located in off leash parks - like Cafe Bones in Leichhardt.

The liberals had added an amendment to this that stated that when in an off leash park the dog can remain off leash sadly in the LA last week these amendments were not included. Therefore the dogs cannot be put on a lap or feed or watered while at the cafe in a seated area.

A petition to have these amendments changed is being organised at Cafe Bones and needs to be completed today as it has to be submitted tomorrow.

Please take a look at their website to get more info and get the details of various Liberal members that can be contacted to persuade them to hold fast on the changes they wanted to the bill.

http://www.cafebones.com.au/companionact.html#petition

All voices need to be heard on this urgently.

Thank you for taking the time to read this - please take 5 mins to call your local member and ask them to make the changes urgently.

Please excuse the rush (& spelling) on this post - it has only just been brought to my attention & I am home dying with the flu.

[dingdongdell]

Seems rather silly to me.

I have sent my email to my local rep.

I love Cafe Bones and that off leash park, and often sit at a table for a drink and a chat with friends, and allow my dogs off leash.

Let's hope sanity prevails.