September 1, 2011Comments are closed.dogs, shelter procedure
“The head is proportionate to the dog. Viewed from above, the general shape of the head is that of a blunt wedge, large and broad.” “Viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are on parallel plains separated by a moderately deep stop. Arches over the eyes are well defined but not pronounced.” “Muzzle: Slightly […]
Continue readingAugust 16, 2011Comments are closed.cats, resistance, shelter procedure
In WA there is a single main resource for caring for stray cats; The Cat Haven. The RSPCA offers only limited owner surrenders and few councils have powers to impound cats or facilities to do so. Currently if residents want help with cats on their property, the council’s only advice is to offer them a […]
Continue readingApril 9, 2011Comments are closed.advocacy, resistance, shelter procedure
When a horse died on the first day of the Victorian jumps season, the RSPCA pronounced loudly that these animals deserved protection from those who cause them an unnecessary death. When the duck season started and the hunters opened fire, the RSPCA declared loudly that shooting animals was barbaric. When cats were injured last year […]
Continue readingApril 2, 2011Comments are closed.advocacy, council pound, resistance, shelter procedure
There is just 30 days to comment on changes to the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds. From the DPI e-Newsletter: Code of Practice (Revision Number 1) For your information – the Minister gave notice today 31 March 2011 of the proposal to make the Code of […]
Continue readingMarch 26, 2011Comments are closed.cats, shelter procedure
Image: Knox Leader Knox Victoria Knox Council Victoria loves to blame its community for its cat ‘issues’, and under the guidance of cat ‘welfare’ groups in the state, they get to continue this with enthusiasm. A recent media piece focuses on the costs associated with collecting impounded cats and whether that has any bearing on […]
Continue readingMarch 21, 2011Comments are closed.attitude, council pound, shelter procedure
From the Brimbank Leader today; Brimbank Council (VIC) says just 31 per cent of Brimbank’s impounded dogs are united with owners. It has been a State Government law since 2007 that all dogs and cats registered for the first time must be microchipped, but in Brimbank the council estimates only 40 per cent of dogs […]
Continue readingMarch 15, 2011Comments are closed.attitude, cats, shelter procedure
Dear Sir / Madam, I need help or some advice? I work in the Coburg area and behind my work is a family of cats (dad, mum & one kitten left) living in the lane way behind a number of shops. Some of the shop owners have built a shelter (which is quite good) The […]
Continue readingMarch 8, 2011Comments are closed.adoptions, attitude, council pound, customer service, No Kill, shelter procedure
I am going to blog out some of the cool webinars and interviews I’ve heard lately. This is from a series of No Kill webinars available for a subscription fee, that is well worth the spend if you are doing any animal advocacy in your community. ‘Getting to No Kill as an animal control center’ […]
Continue readingFebruary 15, 2011Comments are closed.council pound, shelter procedure
Pounds, shelters and rescue are getting more media than ever, as the public’s interest in companion animal welfare swells. Some use this new exposure for good; promoting their adoption programs, responsible pet ownership initiatives and encouraging councils and pet owners to work together on solutions which allows both public safety and recognises the importance of […]
Continue readingJanuary 11, 2011Comments are closed.adoptions, council pound, No Kill, shelter procedure
I saw Mitch Schneider speak last year – he wasn’t a ‘rescuer’, but the upper management of animal control. He had realised that treating the community like the enemy and blocking rescue was leaving his pound full. He said “what kind of crap boss am I, if I’m forcing my staff to kill pets, be […]
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