[Pamm Whittaker]

We're allowed two dogs and two cats. Although the limits don't count if you foster, which we did for years. We wanted to adopt little Tyke, and they had Jason go around the neighbors to sign that it was ok with them. So funny, several of them didn't even know we had dogs! We had Tyke for 5 or 6 years and he was the sweetest little guy. And circus dog! First time we pup-sat him for another carer, I was standing in the kitchen talking to my husband. Then all the sudden I had an armful of Tyke!! He was a real circus pup

This is him, his "Please adopt me!" photo. The girl who was his carer at the time thought that because his colouring made him look like a fighter, it scared people off! That little boy was the sweetest pup, he adored our other dogs and the cats

 

[DasherD]

These sorts of limits have been in place for many council areas for years. The term at rangers' discretion worries me as we have too many interpretations of what is and what is not the meaning of the legislations.

 

[Caron]

This has been around for many years in SA, it usually works ok, I could have 4 dogs at my property with a special permit when my parents passed, but they could not be replaced by puppies. But , I do see this making an animal abuse situation. What happens to the animals that are no longer allowed?It seems that it will cause a problem with social rabbits, they neeed to be in pairs , just ensure they are same sex.

 

[GrannyJA!]

Wouldn't it make sense to introduce the limits to 'new pets' and let existing pets live out their remaining years with their beloved humans? Obviously desexing and micro-chipping being mandatory.

 

[mylittletibbies]

We're allowed two dogs and two cats. Although the limits don't count if you foster, which we did for years. We wanted to adopt little Tyke, and they had Jason go around the neighbors to sign that it was ok with them. So funny, several of them didn't even know we had dogs! We had Tyke for 5 or 6 years and he was the sweetest little guy. And circus dog! First time we pup-sat him for another carer, I was standing in the kitchen talking to my husband. Then all the sudden I had an armful of Tyke!! He was a real circus pup

This is him, his "Please adopt me!" photo. The girl who was his carer at the time thought that because his colouring made him look like a fighter, it scared people off! That little boy was the sweetest pup, he adored our other dogs and the cats

So cute.

 

[meighLeigh]

And exactly how is this new rule going to be enforced?
I've lived and worked in various towns and (ugh) cities all over mainland Australia, and have never seen any dog or cat control laws that are effectively policed. There have been pet hoarders and puppy farmers - always to the detriment of the health of pets being hoarded or the puppies being farmed. Then there are those who just ignore the rules - their entire dogs roam the streets (mainly by after 5pm, when the dog catcher has finished for the day!). At one stage I did a mass vaccination of puppies being surrendered to a shelter. I went to the house. There were at least 3 entire males and 5 entire females in the back yard. (Mind you, the people of the house were indigenous to Australia, so dog and cat rules probably don't apply to them!). All animals were reasonably healthy, albeit in need of worming! (No, I don't exclude the human animals, but that's not my field.)

 

[Veggiepatch]

Are the councils going to place limitations on the number of pigs in their council chambers at any one time?

 

[mylittletibbies]

My daughter in law has five papillons. They live on 120 acres. They also have six cats, ten rabbits and a large amount of poultry .
All the animals are well taken care of.
The rabbits are properly caged, so they don't attack people when they visit and can't be a RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
What a joke.
I don't see how the Council can make such wide spread laws. The size of the property should be taken into account, how secure the property is, etc.
People who do not have secure property should not be allowed dogs. Cats should be inside in the evening for the safety of both the cat and wildlife. A cat run is the best option but a bit pricey for some people.
Sterilisation should be made cheaper to stop indescriminate breeding. I had a neighbour who used to be continually drowning, yes drowning, kittens because she said she couldn't afford to have her cat sterilised. In that case she shouldn't have had a cat. And maybe somebody should have drown her. I told her she should either keep her cat inside or get it sterilised or I would report her which is exactly what I did the next time there was a litter of kittens. Unfortunately for her, her kids went to school with mine, and they blabbed. The RSPCA took the cat and kittens and raised the kittens and rehoused them as well as mum.
The neighbour made some comment to my old Italian mother in law about the kids dobbing her in and she said to her "don't you know, chick's always shit in the nest". Lol. An old Italian saying apparently.
In WA it has always been the law of 2 dogs, 3 with special permission.
I have two small dogs and a cat, though in the past we always also had a large guard dog.
Bad pet owners, like bad tenants, make life difficult for the good ones.

 

[Kman]

Rabbits are an introduced species and are classed as pests.

 

[DLHM]

Rabbits are an introduced species and are classed as pests.

That description could also apply to some Homo sapiens…introduced pests.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Rabbits are an introduced species and are classed as pests.

So are Sudanese, Indians, Arabs and Vietnamese.

Oh, look over there! A racist!

That's me and for good reason.

 

[Veggiepatch]

That description could also apply to some Homo sapiens…introduced pests.

You beat me to the punch, sweetheart!

 

[DLHM]

My daughter in law has five papillons. They live on 120 acres. They also have six cats, ten rabbits and a large amount of poultry .
All the animals are well taken care of.
The rabbits are properly caged, so they don't attack people when they visit and can't be a RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
What a joke.
I don't see how the Council can make such wide spread laws. The size of the property should be taken into account, how secure the property is, etc.
People who do not have secure property should not be allowed dogs. Cats should be inside in the evening for the safety of both the cat and wildlife. A cat run is the best option but a bit pricey for some people.
Sterilisation should be made cheaper to stop indescriminate breeding. I had a neighbour who used to be continually drowning, yes drowning, kittens because she said she couldn't afford to have her cat sterilised. In that case she shouldn't have had a cat. And maybe somebody should have drown her. I told her she should either keep her cat inside or get it sterilised or I would report her which is exactly what I did the next time there was a litter of kittens. Unfortunately for her, her kids went to school with mine, and they blabbed. The RSPCA took the cat and kittens and raised the kittens and rehoused them as well as mum.
The neighbour made some comment to my old Italian mother in law about the kids dobbing her in and she said to her "don't you know, chick's always shit in the nest". Lol. An old Italian saying apparently.
In WA it has always been the law of 2 dogs, 3 with special permission.
I have two small dogs and a cat, though in the past we always also had a large guard dog.
Bad pet owners, like bad tenants, make life difficult for the good ones.

I fully agree with your post! I also enjoyed your humour ie, the rabbits and the old Italian saying.

 

[DLHM]

You beat me to the punch, sweetheart!

But mine’s not as descriptive as yours.

 

[Jo Piper3]

Why would anyone want Ferrets? We had neighbours many years ago with ferrets who killed our guinea pigs who used to roam free in our backyard. We would feed them our salad/vegie scraps and we loved the oik oik replies from them!

 

[mylittletibbies]

I fully agree with your post! I also enjoyed your humour ie, the rabbits and the old Italian saying.

My mother in law had a lot of funny sayings, trouble being I've forgotten most of them. As she got older she got dementia and lapsed back into talking Italian, forgetting that my italian was pretty slim. I never was any good at French at school, my worst subject.
Mum would often talk to me and then burst into laughter so I just assumed it was one of her funny sayings and would laugh along with her.
She was a lovely lady.

 

[DLHM]

Why would anyone want Ferrets? We had neighbours many years ago with ferrets who killed our guinea pigs who used to roam free in our backyard. We would feed them our salad/vegie scraps and we loved the oik oik replies from them!

I like the funny, cute noises that guinea pigs make.

 

[Marvin Kombi]

I would front the local council and demand that (if they are family people) go home and chose just one of your kids to keep. The others you must get rid of.
How dare anyone dictate to me how many pets I can have. I shall be the judge of that, not you!!! If you can prove that I am abusing or neglecting them, different story. Otherwise, shove your head up your backside …… you dictating pigs!!!!!
What’s next? Restricting how much air we are allowed to breathe???

 

[GrannyJA!]

Rabbits are an introduced species and are classed as pests.

Cats are also an introduced species.