[Greens-Media] Greens to Launch ‘Smarter Shelters’ Companion Animal Reforms at Community Dog Walk

[Franks, Office]

MEDIA ALERT     December 14, 2014

Greens to Launch ‘Smarter Shelters’ Companion Animal Reforms at Community Dog Walk

Greens Animal Welfare spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC will launch the Greens’ new ‘Smarter Shelters’ animal shelter reform policy at a community dog walk, together with Greens Candidate for Davenport Jody Moate and SA Dog Rescue.

Ms Franks says the reforms, to be introduced to the Parliament in the new year, could prevent many companion animals from being needlessly destroyed.

“We want euthanasia to be a last resort,” Ms Franks said. “So-called ‘problem’ animals can often be rehabilitated and rehomed with new families. Rescues are also willing and able to take animals until they can find a forever home. We want to see that happen in as many cases as possible.”

The suite of measures will:
1.            Establish accreditation and processes for shelters and rescue groups to foster better cooperation to take on saveable animals;
2.            Prescribe minimum standards for shelters under the Animal Welfare Act
3.            Make it illegal to euthanise a surrendered animal if another accredited shelter or rescue group is willing to take the animal within the set time-frame; and
4.            Establish mandatory reporting processes when an animal must be euthanised.


WHAT: Greens Animal Welfare spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC to launch the Greens’ new ‘Smarter Shelters’ animal shelter reform policy

WHERE: DavenPaws Community Dog Walk, Sturt Gorge

WHEN: 11am today (Sunday December 14, 2014)

VISUALS: There will be great visuals of local residents with their dogs





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