Meeting To Formulate A Plan To Change The Way Campbelltown Pound Is Ru

[Sabby]

Hi,

i wasnt too sure which forum topic to put this in but i thought this is a good place to start! i will put this in the Rescue forum as well as it does involve rescue groups.

A meeting is being held this Saturday, 20th August to discuss what needs to be changed at the Campbelltown Animal Care Facility in Campbelltown, NSW. It is only a small pound so not alot is said in the news about the conditions the animals are kept in or the way the facility is run. The following ive copied and pasted from their Facebook page:

POUNDCC stands for Pals of Unwanted, Neglected Dogs and Cats Campbelltown.

We are a small group of animal lovers who are advocating for changes to be made at Campbelltown Animal Care Facility which is operated by Campbelltown City Council.

What are we concerned about?

The high numbers of healthy, potentially rehomable animals euthanasia at the facility every year.

That animals are being released/sold from the facility undesexed. Currently new owners of pound animals have the choice to desex or not. This should not be a choice. All animals should be desexed prior to being released to their new owners. Mandatory desexing will help to break the cycle of unwanted animals coming into the facility

That volunteers are not being utilised to assist facility staff in the care of animals.

That council is not receptive to working with, or releasing animals to rescue groups who could find suitable adoptive homes thus reducing the number euthanased.

The inadequate website facility that does little to stimulate public interest and encourage people to adopt from the facility.

The condition under which animals are being held - inadequate housing, bedding and opportunities for dog to be exercised during their time at the facility.

These are a few of the areas that the group would like to address.

We invite you to attend the public meeting to discuss these issues, share your ideas and tell us how you think you could contribute to making the much needed changes.

The meeting will be held in the meeting room at Campbelltown Library located in Hurley Street, Campbelltown (opposite Koshigaya Park) on Saturday 20th August from 1.00 pm. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Contact -

Alex 0435878881