PHOTO: A parliamentary committee last found released a report finding many council pounds are not keeping up. IMAGE: Western Plains App/ River McCrossen
Two Western Plains councils confirmed they’ve seen an increase in residents surrendering their animals at the same time as a report release aimed at tackling the number of furry friends in the pound system.
The parliamentary report was published on 18 October and found cost of living, puppy farming and backyard breeding were key issues driving companion animals into NSW pounds.
The report also found that many council pounds are “sub-standard” and operating over capacity…