As cat breeding season gets into full swing and the novelty of a Christmas puppy wears off for some, spare a thought for our local ranger who works overtime with a number of unwanted or lost pets.
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Council ranger Arthur Hardy said locals can do their bit to help curb the numbers of stray, lost and unwanted pets by desexing and microchipping their cats and dogs.
Arthur is pictured with one dog he’d love to get back to his owner.
The working dog was found wandering around near Bulla Bulla Creek.
But without a microchip, there’s little Arthur can do to get the dog back home.
He also said people should think twice before giving animals away as gifts.
February and March is the busiest time of the year for unwanted puppies, as the novelty of a new fluffy friend wears off.
But a revamped cattery means the pound is better equipped than usual to deal with the period.
Thanks to a donation from a local, there is now a new cat cage, as well as a new ventilation and air conditioning system installed last year.
Anyone wanting to adopt an animal can do so through council’s pet re-homing scheme.
