By BRIDGET SCOTT
OWNERS of deceased animals found on the side of the road will now be notified thanks to a change in standards.
Animals which have been killed on the road will now be scanned and owners notified after additional standards were recently established.
Cranbourne resident Tracey Prillwitz was concerned over the previous laws which meant pets would not be checked and owners would not be notified if their animal had been found dead.
“I have two dogs and if something happened to them I would hate it, and could not stand not being notified,” she said.
“Their absent and you never find out why.”
Councillor Gary Rowe suggested the changes and said animals will now be scanned and owners notified.
“Scanners weren’t always readily available,” he said.
“Now council has ensured that there is appropriate equipment to undertake checks.”
“It will help provide closure for owners.”
Council has also reminded people – now is the time to ensure their pets are registered with council.
City of Casey Mayor Mick Morland said that any cat or dog which is more than three months of age must be registered in terms of where they reside.
“Registration fees help provide a range of important pet-related services within the City of Casey,” he said.
“Council has issued animal registration renewal; notices to all of the pet owners of dogs and cats in the municipality.”
He said it is the pet owner’s responsibility to ensure their animal is registered and payment is made by 10 April.
Animal registrations fees help provide services which include:
Daily updating of the City of Casey Lost Pets Register.
Reuniting lost pets with their families in up to 68 per cent of cases.
Collection of lost and wandering pets, including 24-hour service during peak periods.
Provision of cat cages for hire, to trap feral or wandering cats.
Investigation and potential prosecution of dog attacks in private and public places.
Regulation of Domestic Animal Businesses to ensure dogs and cats sold in Casey are healthy, well looked after and meet mandatory microchipping requirements.
Investigation and potential prosecution of alleged animal cruelty cases.
Monitoring and regulation of restricted breed, declared dangerous and menacing dogs to ensure the safety of the Casey community.
Investigation of reports to the State Government’s Dangerous Dog Hotline.
Regular events including discounted micro-chipping days.
Animal registrations can be paid online via Council’s website at www.casey.vic.gov.au/pets or via BPAY, Australia Post or over the phone by calling Customer Service on 9705 5200.
