Victoria

Our submission urges Boroondara to reject ineffective cat curfews and instead invest in targeted desexing, Community Cat Programs, and evidence-based strategies that reduce complaints, shelter intake, and euthanasia.

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.

Our follow-up letter urges Knox councillors to adopt data-driven Community Cat Programs and targeted free desexing to reduce cat complaints, impoundments, euthanasia, and council costs.

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.