Companion Animals Taskforce

[ozsomerset]

This will affect rescue

The Companion Animals Taskforce has been established by the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Primary Industries to provide advice on key companion animal issues and in particular strategies to reduce the current rate of companion animal euthanasia.

Specifically, the Ministers have asked the Taskforce to inquire into:

* Euthanasia rates and re-homing options for surrendered or abandoned companion animals

* The breeding of companion animals including the practices of “puppy farms”

* The sale of companion animals

* The microchipping and desexing of companion animals

* Current education programs on “responsible pet ownership”

* Any other high priority companion animal issues that become apparent to the Taskforce.

The Taskforce is chaired by the Member for Charlestown, Mr Andrew Cornwell MP, and consists of representatives of the following organisations, invited by the Ministers to participate:

* Animal Welfare League NSW,

* Australian Companion Animal Council,

* Australian Institute of Local Government Rangers,

* Australian Veterinary Association,

* Cat Protection Society of NSW,

* Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW,

* Dogs NSW,

* Pet Industry Association Australia, and

* Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NSW.

Representatives of the Division and Department of Primary Industries also participate on the Taskforce.

http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_generalindex.asp?sectionid=1&areaindex=CATASK&documenttype=8&mi=9&ml=10

[ozsomerset]

Had a meeting with some of the taskforce and the DLG today and they urge all interested parties to put in a submission.

It is really important

[shmoo]

Link to the second thread started on this

[Ringo]

Well the discussion paper has been submitted and it makes interesting reading.

Wonder if people have really looked at the impact some of the proposals will have

on ALL people involved with companion animals.

Can't see any ideas mentioned though to start reducing the rate at which animals are

put to sleep before some of the other ideas mentioned start to take effect.

Reminds me of one of those government ideas of 'we'll have a review/inquiry into that &

get back to you in six months time"

[ozsomerset]

None if it will

all it will do is legalise puppy farms and make it easier for backyard breeders to sound official.

there is very little in the paper that is good

everything is going to cost more and there will be less responsible animal ownership