Loss of open space and habitat due to infill and urban sprawl. See response paragraph 1. Police should play a vital role in responding to animal welfare Noted. No change required. issues. AJP opposes killing of pest/naturalised animals. Noted. AJP opposes cat containment Cats have a negative impact on native animal populations and cause nuisance to neighbours when allowed to roam. Cats that are contained are generally healthier and live longer. They are less likely to suffer injuries through fights with other animals or misadventure. They are also less likely to catch diseases. The cost of containing cats is being considered as part of the Cat Management Strategy that is currently being prepared. Definitions of ‘humane’, ‘suffering’, ‘sentience’ and ‘wild Definitions reviewed, no changes native and exotic fauna’. made. √ √ √ _ Supportive of many of the proposed outcomes and actions. Noted.
Loss of open space and habitat due to infill and urban sprawl. Police should play a vital role in responding to animal welfare issues. AJP opposes killing of pest/naturalised animals. AJP opposes cat containment Definitions of ‘humane’, ‘suffering’, ‘sentience’ and ‘wild native and exotic fauna’. See response paragraph 1. Noted. No change required. Noted. Cats have a negative impact on native animal populations and cause nuisance to neighbours when allowed to roam. Cats that are contained are generally healthier and live longer. They are less likely to suffer injuries through fights with other animals or misadventure. They are also less likely to catch diseases. The cost of containing cats is being considered as part of the Cat Management Strategy that is currently being prepared. Definitions reviewed, no changes made. _ Supportive of many of the proposed outcomes and actions. Noted. √ √ √
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