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• Nuisance dogs
• Dog attacks
• Nuisance cats
• Stray/detained cats
• Barking dogs
• Fines

A nuisance dog is one that:

• Is habitually at large
• Makes a noise, by barking or otherwise, that persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of any person in any other premises
• Repeatedly defecates on property (other than a public place) outside the property on which it is ordinarily kept
• Repeatedly runs at or chases any person, animal (other than vermin and, in relation to an animal, otherwise than in the course of droving, tending, working or protecting stock) or vehicle
• Endangers the health of any person or animal (other than vermin and, in relation to an animal, otherwise than in the course of droving, tending, working or protecting stock)
• Repeatedly causes substantial damage to anything outside the property on which it is ordinarily kept.

Dog attacks 

All dog attacks must be phoned directly through to 1300 36 2170.

A nuisance cat is one that: 

• Makes a noise that persistently occurs or continues to such a degree or extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of any person in any other premises
• Repeatedly damages anything outside the property on which it is ordinarily kept (Companion Animal Act, 1998 - Sec 31).

Stray feral cats pose a real problem to the environment and community at large. This occurs through predation on native species of wildlife, damage to property, involvement in attacks on domesticated animals, in some cases on humans, and unchecked breeding.

Tips to follow regarding controlling stray feral cats: 

• Do not feed them as this encourages dependency
• Report any known stray cat activity to the following organisations who can offer advice:
• Cat Protection Society - 9519 7201
• Animal Welfare League - 8899 3333 
• Liverpool City Council Customer Service Centre - 1300 36 2170.

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