Clarification sought regarding pet number limits under the Dog Act 1976 and Cat Act 2011, specifically for animal foster carers.
Inquiry into pet limit laws' impact on animal foster carers and potential exemptions for welfare act
Minister clarifies pet limit laws don't penalise temporary care, and foster carers are recognised.
“Local governments are responsible for setting pet number limits through their local laws.”
Members who spoke
Legislation Referenced
📰 Related Gazette Notices
Enacts the City of Perth Dogs Local Law 2025 and repeals the City of Perth Dog Local Law 2011.
Enacts the City of Melville Dog Local Law 2021.
Enacts the Shire of Boddington Cats Local Law 2020.
Enacts the City of Canning Dog Local Law 2021, repealing Part VI of the City of Canning Consolidated Local Laws published on 31 March 2000.
Enacts the Shire of Esperance Cat Local Law 2022.
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