Page 979 - Week 03 - Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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1 I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention if and when required.
2 I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they are kept fully leashed, or under effective control at all times.
3 I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed and not for the pet market or any other commercial purpose.
4 I shall not breed from any bitch kept by me before it is twelve months of age, and thereafter not more than once in each succeeding period of twelve months.
It goes on. They are good, practical points about actions that dog owners and members of the ACT Canine Association can take to ensure that we are taking appropriate care of our domestic animals, in particular our dogs.
The ACT Canine Association have a very busy year of events. It is amazing how many events they have, whether it be agility and jumping trials, obedience trials or general championships. It is quite amazing how many events they have. There must be about 50 or so in 2010 alone, if not more. It is a credit to them. They are an active organisation and one that is very representative of Canberra families.
In addition to the code of ethics that I have just mentioned, it is worth noting that the RSPCA also promote the safe care and protection of animals. Their services include an inspectorate, an animal shelter and a dedicated rescue and rehabilitation release program. They have a veterinary clinic, a dog and puppy training school, a pet supply shop, an advisory service, and a 24-hour emergency support line. These are good, practical, tangible things that pet owners and other concerned Canberrans can refer to for support in looking after domestic animals here in Canberra.
In addition to that, Animal Liberation are always very vocal in the ACT about the care and protection of animals. They have been going for over 30 years now and they continue to be a strong voice in the advocacy for animals here in Canberra.
The last organisation that I want to pay tribute to for the work that they are doing in relation to the care and protection of domestic animals is ACT Rescue and Foster. They rescue dogs from euthanasia and foster them temporarily in private homes for as long as it takes for the organisation to find permanent homes. Amongst their aims are
Rescuing and rehoming as many unwanted dogs as possible;
Educating the community about responsible dog companionship;
Working with local pounds to help achieve, develop and implement “minimum destruction” policies and procedures; and
Establishing and developing networks of communication for people involved in rescue and rehoming dogs.
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