Saturday, 21 December 2024 10:58
CALL FOR DRIVER CARE DURING HOLIDAYS
Lawyer warns about demerit point doubling
A WESTERN Sydney lawyer has issued a warning to all motorists to take care as the most intense double demerit point period of the year gets underway.
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Friday, 20 December 2024 09:55
NEW ERA OF TRANSPORT IN WESTERN SYDNEY
Parramatta Light Rail open for travel
GREATER Parramatta is better connected with the new L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line opening today through the Parramatta CBD in a significant moment in NSW transport history.
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Friday, 20 December 2024 09:28
HELP PETS FIND THEIR FUR-EVER HOME
FAMILIES planning to welcome a new cat or dog into their household this festive season are being urged to “Adopt, Don’t Shop”, and help pets in council pounds and rehoming facilities find fur-ever homes.
Adopting from a pound or rehoming facility rather than buying from a pet shop or breeder is a great way to welcome a new pet into your family and give them a brighter future.
It can also help take the burden off council pounds and rehoming facilities which are continuing to experience challenges with high numbers of animals being surrendered.
Data from the Office of Local Government shows more than 3,837 dogs and 4,473 cats found forever homes after being adopted through council pounds in the year to 30 June 2024.
To adopt a pet, contact your local council for information on council pounds, or visit the RSPCA, Animal Welfare League, Cat Protection Society or another approved rehoming organisation.
In the lead-up to the festive season, current and prospective pet owners are also being urged to ensure their pets are microchipped and registered.
Ensuring your details are correct is an important part of responsible pet ownership and can help reunite owners with pets if they go missing during a family holiday or get spooked by fireworks.
Registration is free-of-charge for desexed cats and dogs adopted from pounds, animal shelters and approved rehoming organisations.
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said:
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