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    Blacktown City Council PLEASE rethink your Temperament testing policy at Blacktown Pound!

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    To: Blacktown City Council

    Blacktown City Council PLEASE rethink your Independent Temperament testing policy at Blacktown Pound!

    We the undersigned request that Council rethink the new Independent Temperament testing policy following the recent March 15th incident at its Animal Holding Facility (AHF) at Blacktown, where th...

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    Blacktown City Council PLEASE rethink your Independent Temperament testing policy at Blacktown Pound!

    We the undersigned request that Council rethink the new Independent Temperament testing policy following the recent March 15th incident at its Animal Holding Facility (AHF) at Blacktown, where the sad and tragic deaths of five (5) innocent dogs who had rescue holds occurred.

    Dignity, Marlon, Zorro, Ronan and Clint did NOT deserve to die.

    An Independent Provider assessed the five dogs that were KILLED and deemed them to not be suitable for rehoming due to aggression issues.

    We would like to know just WHO this Independent Provider is, and just what qualifications they hold.

    To be fair - Temperament testing should always be done outside of the shelter, in a less stressful environment for the animal!

    Pounds are scary, noisy places for the animals, and to assess them in this environment is just not fair.

    Councillors are you aware that it is illegal to kill dogs when there are alternatives:
    What protective measures are in place to prevent the killing by law? No matter how an animal (or dog in this case) ends up in a council pound, subsections 64(5) and 64A(2) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) stipulate that it is the DUTY of the council concerned to consider whether there is an ALTERNATIVE action to that of destroying the animal and if practicable to adopt any such alternative. It is NSW state law to choose rehoming of these dogs.

    We want to encourage Blacktown Council to employ a qualified Behaviourist or Behavioural Trainer to manage and oversee the training and assessment programs put in place for the animals at the Pound.

    Lead the way and rethink your recent stupid decision Councillors. 

    Start now by working towards giving the animals at your Pound a chance to be rehomed.

    Work in harmony alongside the Animal rescue groups and make Blacktown Pound a role model for other Pounds to follow.

    Sincerely..


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    • On MARCH 15TH these 5 innocent dogs were KILLED at Blacktown Pound. Why? Photo credit : https://www.facebook.com/groups/436632619755426/photos/
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    WE NEED AS MANY PEOPLE AS WE CAN TO SIGN THIS PETITION..

    PLEASE SIGN TO STOP THE KILLINGS AT BLACKTOWN POUND…

    HELP US AND SIGN……

    After hours last Friday the 15th of March, Blacktown Pound staff KILLED 5 innocent dogs before their time was up. 

    Their names were.. Dignity, Marlon, Zorro, Ronan and Clint. 

    These five dogs had adoption/rescue offers.

    Not one of these rescues were told these dogs would be killed earlier than what was originally stated to them as being March 17th. 

     Blacktown Pound needs to change NOW. 

    These dogs did NOT deserve to die on March 15th.

    How is it the first implemented program of the Animal Rehoming Officer to kill 5 out of 7 dogs on the kill list? 

    The AWL ( Animal Welfare League) uses that temperament test to help rehabilitate dogs now, 20 years ago they used these temperament tests just to kill dogs. Blacktown pound can NOT ignore rehabilitation and just kill. Nearly 2 years of no kill rate for dogs blown away by the one person (the Animal Rehoming Officer) who was meant to save them.  We can't just stand by and watch while Blacktown pound turns into another RSPCA type killing field? 

    We believe that animals being put to their death for no real apparent reason is unethical and cruel. 

    These animals had foster carers lined up and Blacktown pound advised their time would be up on Sunday March 17th yet they killed them days prior to this. 

    Blacktown pound knows very well that rescues come forth on Saturday and bail out these animals, yet they still killed them.

    It is just NOT acceptable.

    NEWS LINKS: 

    http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/story/1371423/group-protests-over-death-of-dogs-at-blacktown-pound/?cs=12

    POUND ROUNDS - SUSPENDS RESCUE EFFORTS>>> 
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499104413459760&set=a.265258140177723.57157.261063417263862&type=1

    Issues:

    1. Update #8

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Apr 4

      **ALERT**
      Last time a news article was published about the pound standing by their decision to kill the dogs after temperament testing - it was hijacked by not only poundrounds haters but also breeders and their cohort from a pure breeder forum - this resulted in the managers at the council getting the message 'everyone' supporting the killing. PLEASE comment favourably about the CESSATION of killing based on temperament and the fact the deputy mayor has said he is in support of our movement...

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      **ALERT**
      Last time a news article was published about the pound standing by their decision to kill the dogs after temperament testing - it was hijacked by not only poundrounds haters but also breeders and their cohort from a pure breeder forum - this resulted in the managers at the council getting the message 'everyone' supporting the killing. PLEASE comment favourably about the CESSATION of killing based on temperament and the fact the deputy mayor has said he is in support of our movement to hold council answerable - it's really important guys - when I met with Peter and Richard Smith they basically started the meeting by saying 'we don't care what you say because everyone supported us'. We need more than 100 comments from UNIQUE IP addresses

      http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/story/1409087/pound-protectors-keep-up-the-pressure-on-blacktown-council/?cs=12

    2. Update #7

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Apr 1

    3. Update #6

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 28

      If people want to make a submission to the NSW Companion Animal Taskforce, in response to the Report, please do so by these methods:

      Mail: Division of Local Government, Locked Bag 3015, Nowra, NSW 2541

      email: CAresponse@dlg.nsw.gov.au

      Online:

      http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/eventregistration/eventstaskforce/TaskForceRegister.asp?mi=25&ml=1&AreaIndex=FB2

    4. Update #5

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 27

    5. Update #4

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 25

    6. Update #3

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 25

    7. Update #2

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 25

      PETITION NOW BEING SENT TO THE RELEVANT PARTIES TO REVIEW!

      Many thanks for the support that you all have given. Jayne 

    8. Update #1

      Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Campaign Leader) on Mar 20

      ALL animals in a pound environment are under stress and should never be tested for their rehomable capabilities when scared, hungry, alone and confused.... it's unfair, unjust and totally INACCURATE...

      DO YOU WANT TO VOICE YOUR CONCERN? 
      CONTACT INFO>>

      BLACKTOWN POUND CONTACT DETAILS.

      len.robinson@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 
      0416 293 930 for overseas callers it's +61 16293 930
      phone: area code (02) 9624 4628 
      council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au (general council email)
      02-9839-6000 (general number - worth...       …

      ALL animals in a pound environment are under stress and should never be tested for their rehomable capabilities when scared, hungry, alone and confused.... it's unfair, unjust and totally INACCURATE...

      DO YOU WANT TO VOICE YOUR CONCERN? 
      CONTACT INFO>>

      BLACKTOWN POUND CONTACT DETAILS.

      len.robinson@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 
      0416 293 930 for overseas callers it's +61 16293 930
      phone: area code (02) 9624 4628 
      council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au (general council email)
      02-9839-6000 (general number - worth ringing as the general staff feel very uncomfortable taking calls for someone else's decisions).

      PLEASE HELP ADVOCATES HERE BY SENDING AN EMAIL THROUGH TO THE COUNCILLORS AT BLACKTOWN SYDNEY NSW. 

      STOP the senseless killing of rehomable animals at Blacktown Pound.   Links:http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/
      http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/header/contact-us.cfm
      All Council departments, libraries, pools and centres may be contacted as follows:   Address:

      62 Flushcombe Road Blacktown NSW 2148 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm   Write to:The General Manager

      PO Box 63 Blacktown NSW 2148 

       Phone:02-9839-6000

      Fax: 02-9831-1961

       Web: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

      Email  council@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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    Rachael Lucia

    I posted a pic I found was from CHINA they had crates of dogs golden labradors all piled together it was the one of the most horrifying pics I have ever seen other than the holocost and genocide these creeps from hell sell their furs stop buying faux furs from CHINA STOP BUYING ANYTHING FROM CHINA

    Cherie Gibbs

    @Eva, I have seen the barrels of dead Cats, I doubt if they would use them for Pet Food, I hope not as they would have cat flu, but the death rate in Australia *evidence based research , is around 250,000 Companion Pets, I want to have a "No Kill" Australia, why kill perfectly healthy Animals, when over 600,000 Companion Animals are Adopted, bought, why do they have to die, when so many People want a Pet?

    I hate it when animals suffer! I remember when I did volunteer my time at the Cherokee animal shelter, and the only thing positive is that I helped make the experience a little more comfortable for the animals!

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    Ben then help now, I can give you names, we need help, if you want to save the Animals on today's Kill list, PM me, anyone else , who genuinely wants to help PM me.

    Allison Bourdlaies

    While it is integral that people help, not everyone can volunteer their time or money. Spreading the word by posting and sharing does help. I have volunteered in a number of animal rescues and have adopted cats and dogs. It is wonderful. I love your sincere effort to get people involved, vs. just having them talk about it. Just please ensure that you don't discourage anyone from doing what they are able to do at this point. It is such an emotional issue, right? Thank you.

    I share your concerns and feel that this act was horrible and was unjust and cruel to the animals and the people who planned to door them!

    Katherine Lee

    Agreed. please help us to stop pets in China from being skinned alive for their fur: http://www.causes.com/actions/1736270-petition-stop-the-torture-slaughter-of-animals-for-fashion

    Killers of animals, we will not forget you. We will not let them alone until they stop the killings. We promise them.

    Please take a few minutes to sign this and every petition I post. I know you love animals hate injustice the destruction of our planet water and food resources. It may seem hopeless and pointless but at least half of the time some change or actions result from these petitions. Its only a few minutes and those minutes can help change things save lives and more. Thanks. I know I can count on you. Please repost to help us get more support and have a bigger impact. Thanks again.

    Cherie Gibbs

    Robbin, this is in Australia, but thank you.

    I am having problems sharing or I mean inviting friends to sign petitions & causes stuff today so I hope all my animal loving friends will see them this way & will please sign & share them far & wide if you haven't already & thanks so much if you do! :) I wish we would become a no kill nation that way all perfectly healthy adoptable animals can find Forever loving homes no matter how long it takes & we stop all this unnecessary & senseless killings of our shelter animals! If shelters don't...

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    I am having problems sharing or I mean inviting friends to sign petitions & causes stuff today so I hope all my animal loving friends will see them this way & will please sign & share them far & wide if you haven't already & thanks so much if you do! :) I wish we would become a no kill nation that way all perfectly healthy adoptable animals can find Forever loving homes no matter how long it takes & we stop all this unnecessary & senseless killings of our shelter animals! If shelters don't have the space rather then killing them to make space stop taking them in! If I was sent to a strange place that's more like a concentration camp for animals & knew I was probably going to die I would be scared too! Until we become a no kill nation or have more no kill shelters or animal sanctuaries who are willing to care for the animals indefinitely sadly nothing will ever change!

    DON'T JUST SPEAK. WRITE TO GOVENMENTS , AMBASSY, POLITICAL PEOPLE... TO SAY s t o p and respect for ANIMALS ALL AROUND THE WORLD! A C T I O N!

    Cherie Gibbs

    @Karoline Legrand , well said, I e.mail the PM, the MP in my area , if we all did, and kept sending them, they must respond by Law, as all written (e.mails) must be obliged to return your letter or e.mail.
    Google your area for the address, and don't ever give up, the Animals deserve this.

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