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How to build a cat enclosure - City of Tea Tree Gully

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THIS PUBLICATION ISFUNDED BY YOUR CATREGISTRATION FEEIn addition, your <strong>cat</strong> registration fee funds:– A council identifi<strong>cat</strong>ion marker for your <strong>cat</strong> <strong>to</strong> wear.– Lost and found service; a guarantee that if your <strong>cat</strong> is found wearingthe council identifi<strong>cat</strong>ion marker you will be notified.– Council services <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> calls about wandering dogs or dogattacks. This includes the removal <strong>of</strong> aggressive dogs from the streets,so you can walk in safety.– Council services <strong>to</strong> deal with nuisance problems. These servicesmanage issues like barking dogs, <strong>cat</strong> trespass, and unowned animals.– Council control <strong>of</strong> ‘dangerous’, ‘menacing’ and ‘restricted breed’ dogsin your area. This ensures they do not pose a threat <strong>to</strong> the community.– Council moni<strong>to</strong>ring <strong>of</strong> pet shops, boarding kennels, <strong>cat</strong>teries, pounds,shelters, and pet breeding and training businesses. This ensures theymeet basic animal welfare standards required by law.– A State Government edu<strong>cat</strong>ion program for schools. This programmakes visits <strong>to</strong> all Primary Schools in Vic<strong>to</strong>ria. It teaches children abouthow <strong>to</strong> be a responsible pet owner. For more information, see thewebsite www.pets.info.vic.gov.au– A State Government edu<strong>cat</strong>ion program for pre-schools. This programteaches children and parents how <strong>to</strong> avoid dog attacks in the home andin public places.– A State Government edu<strong>cat</strong>ion program for adults. This programpromotes the responsible ownership <strong>of</strong> pets. It also provides adviceand information for pet owners. For more detail, see the websitewww.pets.info.vic.gov.au– State Government research in<strong>to</strong> <strong>cat</strong> and dog welfare and control issues.

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