Draft Animal Management Plan 2023-2028

Council is seeking the community's feedback on the draft Animal Management Plan 2023-2028.

Your input is important to ensure that our plan aligns with the needs and priorities of our community. We're committed to delivering activities, strategies, services and programs that support not only cats, dogs and their owners but the entire community over the next four years. While also supporting and encouraging responsible dog and cat ownership.

Aspects of the draft plan that cannot be influenced are the legislative requirements under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and Council's By-Law 5 Dogs and By-Law 6 Cats.

We welcome your comments and considerations on the draft Animal Management Plan.

In South Australia, the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 guides Local Government in the management of dogs and cats in the community to:

• Encourage responsible dog and cat ownership;
• Reduce public and environmental nuisance caused by dogs and cats; and
• Promote the effective management of dogs and cats.

Following community consultation, the draft plan will be edited as required based on your feedback, before being presented to Council for endorsement.

You can provide your feedback via:

• the online form or
• email: yoursay@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Consultation closes Friday 3 May 2024