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Cats targeted at NANA meeting At the recent meeting of Native Animal Network Association, members quizzed (Shoalhaven) Councilor Pam Arnold in her role as chairperson of the Companion Animals Advisory Board (CAAB). The board was set up by the state government to advise the Minister for Local Government (The Hon Harry Woods) on matters pertaining to the NSW Companion Animals Act (1998). NANA members told Pam of their frustration in dealing with problems associated with uncontrolled cats and dogs. Dog and cat attacks on wildlife are a common problem for wildlife carers. Unrestrained dogs often attack kangaroos and wallabies, who are then forced to drop their young to escape. These joeys are then savaged by the pursuing dogs. Free ranging cats are also a major problem for most of the smaller wildlife and native birds. Many cats are left to their own devices while owners are away at work. Many are allowed to roam at night taking a heavy toll on wildlife which include Sugar Gliders, Ringtail Possums, Pygmy Possums, baby Brushtail Possums, Feathertail Gliders and Bandicoots. Birds taken by day include the beautiful, but now rare superb blue wren. Over the previous months the vice-president of NANA has been involved in talks with chairperson of the CAAB, Pam Arnold, informing her of the group's concerns. A letter from the group was taken by Pam to the board advising them of these concerns and asking that these issues be passed on to the minister. The letter specifically asks the minister to consider introducing curfews for cats and an education program that would inform the public of the danger to wildlife posed by free ranging cats. Councilor Arnold was sympathetic and we thank her for attending the meeting.
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