Responsible Pet Ownership Resources

Safety starts at home

Any dog can bite, regardless of its size, age, or breed. Young children, especially those aged 0 to 4, are the most vulnerable.

Active supervision of young children and dogs, or keeping them safely separated, are the best ways to reduce the risk. For more information, go to:

https://www.wearefamily.nsw.gov.au/understanding.html#dogs

All dogs can bite

Any dog can bite when feeling threatened or under stress, regardless of breed, age or size. Understand your dog’s body language.

More information: https://www.wearefamily.nsw.gov.au/understanding.html#dogs

Increase your cats lifespan

Desexing benefits everyone. Not only does desexing prevent unwanted kittens, it also improves your cat’s health and reduces aggression. It’s a win-win for your pet, you, and the community. For more information, go to: https://catprotection.org.au/cat-care-factsheets/factsheet-desexing/

Prevent a cat-astrophe

Desexing your cat is the single most effective way to prevent unwanted litters and reduce the number of homeless cats.

Contact your council for more information on desexing programs or go to: https://catprotection.org.au/cat-care-factsheets/factsheet-desexing/

Adopt not shop – 1

Find your perfect match and adopt a dog or cat. To find out more, contact your local council pound, animal shelter or one of the many approved rehoming organisations across the State.

Adopt not shop- 2

By choosing adoption, you are giving a dog or cat a second chance and making a friend for life. To find out more, visit a council pound, animal shelter or one of the many approved rehoming organisations across the State.