This blog includes key points and quoted sections of the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation submission. Images are included which may be of value to use in discussions with levels of government and communities. LRC provides images of quotes from the APWF findings and recommendations on a variety of focus areas, including rescuers & carers, theirContinue reading “2024 Nov APWF Submission NSW Inquiry managing cat populations”
Category Archives: Rescue group information
Cats: Terms & definitions and why these are important
This blog is a summary of the evolution of the terms and definitions for cats in Australia, ie how do we categorise cats largely by their behaviours. These terms (however poorly defined) are critical as they dictate or imply legal obligations – whether you agree with them or not. Our LRC post references: “The Good”: latestContinue reading “Cats: Terms & definitions and why these are important”
Cat Rescue Groups: Compassion Fatigue and Pressure
Compassion Fatigue While there has been research on compassion fatigue for professionals (paid workers with certified training etc.), there does not yet appear to be research relating to volunteers. However, it is to be expected that volunteers with cat rescue groups go through the same if not worse experiences, as cat rescuers have high empathyContinue reading “Cat Rescue Groups: Compassion Fatigue and Pressure”
NSW Cat Rescue Groups
Our view on cat rescue groups provided here, sets out information and experiences with groups across the Sydney metropolitan area, regional areas, and cat rescues in other states and territories. There are many misconceptions / misunderstandings of cat rescue groups, and others, involved with the care of urban cats. This information has been provided toContinue reading “NSW Cat Rescue Groups”
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