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ROAMING CATS, CAT COLONIES, AND THEIR CARERS NEED TO BE SAFE

Decision makers for cat management approaches need to consider the potential risks to the carers of cats, that is, when harming roaming cats then those who provide ongoing care for the cats are also harmed. We explore relevant research and the recommendations to incorporate in cat management plans and operational (tactical) activities. The following isContinue reading “ROAMING CATS, CAT COLONIES, AND THEIR CARERS NEED TO BE SAFE”

Merri-bek Council Vic rejects mandatory cat curfews & containment, supports multiprong proactive approaches

On 7 December 2022 the Merri-bek council in Victoria was the latest to “see the light” that mandatory cat containment and/or mandatory cat curfews are not effective. Instead, the council is supporting alternative successful approaches and recognise that it is the combination of proactive activities which together will provide the best pay-back for investment. ThatContinue reading “Merri-bek Council Vic rejects mandatory cat curfews & containment, supports multiprong proactive approaches”

NSW “Pound” Review on Rehoming & Euthanasia Practices 2022

When will the community and small rescuers be included in the review of council pound practices?

Ah… our governments

A collection of views, opinions, facts on what has happened with our governments at federal, state and local levels. Threatened Species Commissioner ‘Worst it’s ever been’: a threatened species alarm sounds during the election campaign – and is ignored The Guardian 25 April 2022 Lisa Cox Gregory Andrews shares he: “believes the state of theContinue reading “Ah… our governments”

NSW Councillors’ Names & Emails

Please note, tis is pre 2024 NSW council elections, to be updated! – we have yet to capture every council – a “Work In Progress” [in council name alphabetical order] BLACKTOWN COUNCILLORS tony.bleasdale@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, brad.bunting@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, chris.quilkey@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, jess.diaz@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, moninder.singh@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, julie.griffiths@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, Michael.Stubley@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, Kushpinder.Kaur@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, Allan.Green@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, kathie.collins@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, susai.benjamin@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, carol.israel@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, Bob.Fitzgerald@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, peter.camilleri@blacktown.nsw.gov.au, Livingston.Chettipally@blacktown.nsw.gov.au To: Mayor & Councillor Tony Bleasdale, Deputy Mayor &Continue reading “NSW Councillors’ Names & Emails”