MidCoast Council has taken to social media to give people a behind-the-scenes look at the workings and facilities at Taree pound.
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This follows commentary and criticism aimed at council, on social media, on the way local animal pounds are run.
“Some comments on social media have been misleading and inaccurate, leading to some misunderstandings on the function and roles of council animal pounds and the animal welfare organisations with which we work closely,” council’s acting director of planning and natural systems, Paul De Szell said.
“Anyone who is uncertain of MidCoast Council’s animal management practices, should look to us for the facts.”
Mr De Szell said all pounds in the MidCoast Council area are managed in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the NSW Animal Welfare Code of Practice 5 – dogs and cats in animal boarding establishments.
While the pounds are not open to the public, council has produced a video featuring the Taree animal pound showing how the pound operates and what happens when rangers bring stray animals to the pound.
“We would like people to keep in mind that our number one priority is to return animals to their owners, however this can only happen if the animals are microchipped and registered,” Mr De Szell said.
“Our online animal pound register is aimed at helping owners find lost pets quickly. The register is available at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/lostpet,” said Mr De Szell.
While the register won’t list all animals in the pound – only those that can’t be identified and aren’t subject to action under the Companion Animals Act – it is a starting point for finding a lost pet. Owners need to arrange to have their animals microchipped and registered before they are able to take them home again.
More information is available on council's website.
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