individuals found guilty of animal welfare offences.’ Greater education required. An education campaign to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership is being developed. (action 2.1.1) √ 6200 All cats should be contained, It is already a requirement that all and micro-chipped. cats are micro-chipped and (unless a licence is obtained Fines should apply. to have a sexually entire cat). Fines of up to 10 units ($1,500) apply for non-compliance. Cat traps should be made Cat containment options will be available for hire by the RSPCA. investigated as part of the AWMS. The Cat Management Plan, which is currently being developed, will address cat containment in more detail. There are animal welfare issues that need to be addressed when trapping animals. RSPCA does not hire out traps as it goes against the organisation’s core values. 6205 Bush Capital reputation should be Noted. √ protected. Need to protect wildlife and not cull kangaroos and
Greater education required. individuals found guilty of animal welfare offences.’ An education campaign to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership is being developed. (action 2.1.1) 6200 All cats should be contained, and micro-chipped. Fines should apply. Cat traps should be made available for hire by the RSPCA. It is already a requirement that all cats are micro-chipped and (unless a licence is obtained to have a sexually entire cat). Fines of up to 10 units ($1,500) apply for non-compliance. Cat containment options will be investigated as part of the AWMS. The Cat Management Plan, which is currently being developed, will address cat containment in more detail. There are animal welfare issues that need to be addressed when trapping animals. RSPCA does not hire out traps as it goes against the organisation’s core values. √ 6205 Bush Capital reputation should be protected. Need to protect wildlife and not cull kangaroos and Noted. √
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