Maranoa Regional Council calls on residents to register their dogs
In the past four months, Maranoa Regional Council was forced to put down eighteen impounded dogs who were unable to be returned, adopted, or rehomed. The council said avoiding that reality lies in the hands of residents.
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In the past four months, eighteen dogs in the Maranoa region were put down by the council. Changing that reality depends on current and prospective dog owners changing their behaviour.
When dogs are impounded, the Maranoa Regional Council only has a handful of options and scant resources to deploy, before they have to make the decision to put down the dog.
A council spokesman said while a lot of dogs are able to be returned to their owners, the remaining dogs rely on good Samaritans to adopt them, or they face euthanasia.
The spokesman said keeping dogs and other animals in care costs the council a lot, so they cannot viably be impounded for more than a few weeks at most.
Between July and October, the council impounded 110 dogs. Of those, 70 were returned home to their owner, 14 managed to be adopted or rehomed, but 18 were put down. The remainder are still impounded.
Just last week, the Maranoa Regional Council was able to find homes for three pups, two blue heelers and one kelpie. But, they are the lucky ones.
Community safety portfolio spokeswoman councillor Amber Davis said while council was thrilled to find a home for those puppies, many dogs who come into council care are never claimed.
“With animal shelters stretched thin across Queensland, the end for many of the dogs that come into our care is not as happy as this one, and that takes a toll on our staff,” Ms Davis said.
“Maranoa residents can make a huge difference to what happens to these animals by considering adoption as your first stop if you’re looking to add a pet to your family.”
“Desexing your animal ensures against unwanted litters that can be left to become someone else’s responsibility.
“Registering and microchipping your dog also increases the chance that lost dogs can be returned home.
“Regulations around pet ownership are for everyone’s benefit, but especially for the safety and welfare of these animals.
“Being a responsible pet owner begins with you.”
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