In October last year, Western Plains App published a story about a parliamentary report that found cost of living, puppy farming, backyard breeding and a lack of animal friendly rentals were key issues driving animals into NSW pounds.
While there is plenty of anecdotal evidence around council pounds being at capacity, NSW is the only state that gathers and reports pound data annually.
To help reshape cat and dog laws in this state, the public is being asked for input on Companion Animal Act law changes, which have remained the same for twenty years…