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GEELONG cats could be locked into their owner\u2019s property 24 hours a day under a proposed change to the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s animal management plan.<\/p>\n

COGG is seeking community feedback on its idea for a permanent cat curfew in response to surveys in 2021 that found feline behavior was among the top community animal concerns.<\/p>\n

Of the 229 respondents to its animal plan review, 68 per cent said nuisance cate had caused problems in their neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Installing the curfew and night patrols, enforcement and fines, traps and enforcement were the top suggestions to address the problem.<\/p>\n

COGG suggests a curfew would help cats live longer, better protect native animals and lead to less neighbour disturbances.<\/p>\n

Surf Coast shire Council adopted the same policy earlier this year, which will take effect in September.<\/p>\n

Cats are presently required to be confined to their owners\u2019 property from dusk until dawn.<\/p>\n

Mayor Trent Sullivan said the city wanted to hear a range of views on the topic to best inform its coming decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe city would appreciate all community members having input on this topic, whether you live in an urban or rural area, whether you own a cat or not,\u201d Mayor Sullivan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe city understands that cats are treasured companions for many people throughout our region, however it\u2019s also acknowledged that when cats are let to roam freely, they can have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of the environment, native wildlife and neighbouring pets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rules that outline how cats need to be contained are crucial, similar to the regulations that require dogs to be securely enclosed on their owner\u2019s property.\u201d<\/p>\n

The current feedback round is open until July 16.<\/p>\n

The city will host drop-in sessions at Grovedale, Drysdale and Lara in coming weeks, have hard copies of the survey available at its customer service centre and digital versions online.<\/a><\/p>\n

COGG expects to provide results of its survey at the end of July before bringing a report for councillor consideration in November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GEELONG cats could be locked into their owner\u2019s property 24 hours a day under a proposed change to the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s animal management plan. COGG is seeking community feedback on its idea for a permanent cat curfew in response to surveys in 2021 that found feline behavior was among the top community animal […]<\/p>\n

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