PHOTO: Regardless of the breed, no dogs should be allowed to wander off leash in Shire Councils.
An increase in reports of dogs wandering off leash and leading to dog attack incidents across the Warrumbungle Shire area, has prompted Council to seek help from the community for everyone’s safety.
“Council would like to remind community members of the importance of having dogs leashed while in public areas at all times,” said Warrumbungle Shire Council Mayor, Ambrose Doolan.
“Wandering dogs are not only a danger to the public but also a danger to themselves; they may become lost, stolen, killed or injured by vehicles on public roads or cause damage to other people or another animal. As a consequence of dogs unleashed in the community the number of dog attack incidents have increased…