AVA submission for Inquiry into Pounds in NSW

The NSW Division committee thanks members for their feedback which has assisted to inform the AVA submission to the Inquiry into Pounds in NSW.

The Upper House committee is undertaking an inquiry by examining pounds in NSW looking at the adequacy of resourcing for pounds as well as the state of their buildings and facilities. As part of the AVA submission, which can be found in full here, we have reiterated AVA advocacy regarding the issues experienced by veterinary practices when receiving stray dogs and cats.

Please also refer to the AVA’s recent advocacy regarding strays in these documents:
• AVA NSW Election Platform that raised as a key priority to the NSW Government the issues of pounds and strays,
• AVA submission to the NSW Rehoming Practices Review highlighting that veterinary practices are frequently the entry point for strays and the associated issues, and
• The results from the AVA survey of veterinary practices regarding strays and engagement with pounds.