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12 AUGUST 2018 DOGGIERESCUE.COM CATS E-MAGAZINE

3. Backyard breeding
“Astrid”
'Urban myths' abound about breeding: many people
believe a cat should have a litter before being Imp-6654
desexed, that it is unfair to desex their cat, that it's 1yr Female
cute for the children to see a litter born, or that Torti
breeding is a great way to make a few dollars.
Whether by mistake or (well intentioned, but
misguided) design, the little ones bred in the
'backyard' are then sold, given away, foisted on friends
and relatives or end up in animal shelters.

For each one that finds a willing home, the
hidden effect is that the 'adoption pens' at the
dozens of shelters across Australia remain over-
crowded, and the 'killing rooms' are kept busy.
PRETTY ASTRID CURRENTLY WAITS FOR A HOME

4. Lack of identification
Another contributing factor to the killing of cats in pounds and shelters is the lack of identification. The majority of cats
which enter pounds and shelters are able to be handled by humans which means they have been owned, but their
owners have not been identified. This means they cannot be returned to their owners, which adds to the oversupply
and the "euthanasia". Only about 3% ( approximately) of cats are reclaimed from pounds.

The importance of making sure your pet’s micro chipping details are up to date &
they are identifiable should they get lost is highlighted by all these impounded cats
currently waiting for new families at CAMPBELLTOWN ANIMAL CARE FACILITY.

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Contact: Animal Care Facility Office
BH phone: 02 4645 4790

Location: 2 Rose St (off Blaxland
Rd), Campbelltown 2560

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Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 4pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed