Welcome to the November newsletter from Neighbourhood Watch Cowra. This month’s topic is pet and animal safety, looking both at pet owners and the public who encounter pets. There are many resources available to assist those who are pet owners or are thinking about becoming pet owners. These resources outline the legal requirements of pet ownership and offer many practical ideas about integrating a pet into your household.
If you do decide you have room for a pet in your life and can provide them with the care and attention they deserve, then consider adopting from an RSPCA shelter first -that way you are not only giving an animal a second chance, but they can match you with the perfect pet for your family. Dogs and cats adopted from the RSPCA are also desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Please remember that pets are a lifelong commitment but given the chance, they will love you for life.
Being a responsible pet owner involves a commitment to the well-being and happiness of your pet for life. Here are some essential tips to help you be a responsible pet owner.
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Most dog attacks involve children in the 0-8 age range and a high number of these attacks alsooccur in the home environment where children are bitten by their own dog or one known to them.
Educating children and their families ensures the child-pet relationship is not only physically and emotionally rewarding but also a safe one as well.
The NSW Office of Local Government has an excellent website (Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership –Education Program - Office of Local Government NSW ) which has many resources and programs which promote responsible and safe interactions with animals for both children and adults. It also outlines the legal responsibilities of pet ownership such as microchipping and vaccinations.
The recent visit to Cowra by the Animal Care Truck, run by the Animal Welfare League and supported by the NSW Government, was well supported by Cowra pet owners, with nearly 100 animals seen. They were given health checks and microchipped and vaccinated as needed.
This visit highlighted the importance of maintaining the care of animals.
On a completely different note, Cowra Neighbourhood Watch is supporting and promoting the Salvation Army toy appeal for Christmas. This is an annual appeal for toys which can be distributed to children and families in need in the local area. In these precarious economic times, there are more disadvantaged families than in previous years, and we ask those who can do so to donate to this worthy cause. Donations can be dropped at the Salvation Army offices in Macquarie Street.
Stay tuned for more, and as always - stay safe!
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