continued renewal of registrations. Objective 1: Improve the accuracy of council registration database by with microchip registry data. Activity When Evaluation Improve accuracy of council pet registration database by contacting microchip registries to obtain details of dogs and cats in the municipality that are micro chipped. all animals are also listed on council’s pet registration database, and follow up those that are not registered November 2017 Demonstrate council’s pet registration database can be accurately referenced with microchip registries. Demonstrate increase in numbers of pets registered with council following microchip registry cross referencing exercise. Objective 2: Increase dog and cat registration numbers by 10 % each year. Activity When Evaluation Ensure all seized and impounded animals are registered to their owner prior to release. to every release Review annual increase in registration numbers. Review number of dogs and cats being seized and impounded who are not registered to their owner. Conduct annual door knocking of 100% of the previously registered animals not renewed each year. Identifying those animal registrations not renewed due to no longer being in municipality therefore removing from registry. Annual door knocks for the months of June July Enforcement of owners found with unregistered animals Review annual increase in registration numbers Review number of dogs and cats being seized and impounded who are not registered to their owner Records of number of unregistered and un-identified animals picked up during door knocks. Objective 3: Undertake review of Pet Registry to ensure accurate records are maintained. Activity When Evaluation Conduct door knock of addresses applicable to all unregistered animals to confirm that the animal has either left the municipality or is deceased. November 2017 Review registry and ascertain reduction in unregistered animal records. Reduction in follow up activities specific to doors knocks. NUISANCE - ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP Requirement: 68A(2)(c)(vi) Outline programs, services and strategies to minimise the potential for dogs
outcomes of dog attacks prosecuted in Court. Objective 2: Prevent the opportunity of dog attacks resulting in a reduction of reportable incidents. Activity When Evaluation Develop and promote key dog attack prevention messages such as: Awareness of off leash areas Responsible animal handling and control techniques Promotion of dog obedience training Community awareness of dealing with aggressive dogs. November 2017 Evaluate number of reported attacks pre and post promotional program Community feedback surveys conducted through mail outs and Pet expo’s dog attack prevention programme Record type and number of education materials distributed. Objective 3: Enhance investigation process to ensure prosecutions are conducted in a timely manner to minimise impact on victim and witnesses. Activity When Evaluation Set key performance indicators for Officers to complete dog attack investigations within a 6 week timeframe. ongoing Review investigations monthly to evaluate percentage completed within timeframe. Conduct training for Animal Management Officers in area of investigation techniques and Victim support skills. ongoing Evaluate the quality of reports and briefs of evidence post training Discuss incident and obtain feedback from victims and witnesses regarding the interaction and support provided by investigating officer. Objective 4: Enhanced patrols of parklands and designated reserves as listed in Council Orders specific to off leash areas Activity When Evaluation Provide increased foot patrols of parklands to ensure compliance with off time restrictions. Ongoing Review of activities and log books confirming attendance and patrol of parklands. Review enforcement activity specific to dog at offences. Review current Orders specific to listed parklands pertaining to off leash areas as to suitability and applicable time restrictions currently in place. Ongoing Consult with residents and dog owners including relevant Council Departments impacted on by current Orders. DECLARED, DANGEROUS, MENACING AND RESTRICTED DOGS Requirement: 68A(2)(c)(vii) Outline programs, services and strategies to effectively identify all dangerous dogs, menacing dogs and restricted breed dogs in that district and to ensure
Work toward achieving all objectives in place by the due date. Ongoing Review of objectives and acknowledgement of achieving outcomes. Modify objectives where necessary to meet requirements. Ongoing Outcomes as a result of modifications to objectives. Review of Plan prior to anniversary and report amendments to Secretary of the Department of Primary Industries. June of each year Response to submitted amendments.