Victoria

Our submission supports stronger standards in the rehoming sector while urging a practical, inclusive APRO framework that avoids excessive administrative burdens and maintains flexible council–rescue partnerships to prevent unnecessary euthanasia.

We strongly oppose the proposed cat curfew and advocate for evidence-based strategies - like free desexing and community engagement - that reduce complaints, protect vulnerable residents, and prevent unnecessary impoundments and euthanasia.

Our submission condemns Campaspe’s shift to a pound-only model and urges urgent investment in free desexing, rescue support, and evidence-based programs to reduce intake, rebuild community trust, and prevent unnecessary euthanasia.

We urge Maribyrnong to reject unenforceable cat curfews and mandatory desexing, and instead invest in targeted desexing and community engagement to reduce intake, complaints, and council costs.