In recent years, the Invasive Species Council & cohorts’ numbers on domestic cat-based wildlife impacts have been questioned by a number of animal welfare experts. There is strong support for our precious wildlife, we need to shift the focus on generalised overstated numbers to Australian local research based on scientific evidence, not predominantly on feralContinue reading “Questionable flaws in Invasive Species Council cat impacts to wildlife”
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Jack Gough ISC methods on how to secure government social licensing is this true?
During June 2026, information on the tactics used by Invasive Species Council was provided across social media in relation to the inhumane treatment of brumbies in New South Wales Parks. We believe the information to be substantially true and relevant to the public to understand how misleading information is used by a specific lobby group,Continue reading “Jack Gough ISC methods on how to secure government social licensing is this true?”
Aussie Best Practice Cat Management (NSW Cat Inquiry plus)
Are some only interested in applying the near same lethal techniques that apply to feral cats in arid areas and native parks to high volume trapping and culling domestic roaming cats in urban areas? Why are some using intentionally emotionally “scary”, overstated estimates of the number of cats and impacts? Is that to further demoniseContinue reading “Aussie Best Practice Cat Management (NSW Cat Inquiry plus)”
Trapping & culling: the negatives
LRC offers a brief summary of the negative consequences and outcomes for the cat trapping and culling approach to reduce cat populations. This approach is found to be costly, inhumane and ineffective as this approach does not address the root causes, i.e. the “start of the supply chain” with new kittens being born or moreContinue reading “Trapping & culling: the negatives”
A list for Community Cat Rescuers & Carers
The LRC team is providing a webpage for trusted long-term rescuers to have their rescue name (brand) listed, to assist with these being found in searches. Please note, this is a WIP, we are volunteers, and this page will be under a trial. We reserve the right to decide on who will be added andContinue reading “A list for Community Cat Rescuers & Carers”
A flawed NSW Control of Cats Bill on top of a flawed Companion Animal Act
April 2026, and there is an introduced bill essentially for mandatory cat containment, with a review of the NSW Companion Animal Act underway, with lack of transparency for all stakeholders. What could possibly go wrong? Especially for stray / domestic semi owned and unowned cats for which there is little definition in the current CAContinue reading “A flawed NSW Control of Cats Bill on top of a flawed Companion Animal Act”
Negative consequences of mandated cat containment
Mandated cat containment “looks like a good idea” but fails on multiple levels and consequences. Cat containment is promoted and used by many. RSPCA NSW findings include that already cat containment is becoming a social norm and the number of cat owners using enclosures and containment techniques is increasing. The recent NSW Inquiry found “thereContinue reading “Negative consequences of mandated cat containment”
Improve legislation to keep community cats & rescue efforts legal
Across Australia many rescuers and carers as volunteers are providing assistance to the once abandoned cats in urban areas. With care, food, and desexing, these little ones have opportunities to be rehomed. This involves the hierarchy of organisations from rescue groups, veterinary practices, rehoming organisations and animal welfare organisations too. The latter in New SouthContinue reading “Improve legislation to keep community cats & rescue efforts legal”
TNR & feeding reduces impacts to wildlife
February 2025 Recent new research has evidence that TNR & feeding does assist in reducing impacts to wildlife. TinyKittens group played an integral part in this leading research. This was based in a farm and provides the controls to determine the benefits of a colony or group of community cats. These are domestic cats, commonlyContinue reading “TNR & feeding reduces impacts to wildlife”
FAQ NSW Inquiry Mgmt of Cat Populations
Frequently asked questions, and responses to dispel myths and misunderstandings about the findings, recommendations and outcomes from the Inquiry Management of Cat Populations New South Wales (NSW). https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3011 Significant evidence, findings and recommendations were provided by a range of animal welfare experts in their submissions, hearing sessions, and further documents, including: the Australian Pet WelfareContinue reading “FAQ NSW Inquiry Mgmt of Cat Populations”
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