Thursday, 8 July 2021, 11:05 am
SPCA is urging dog owners, particularly those living near
lifestyle blocks, to take extra care and keep track of their
pets at all times, as early lambing season gets
underway.
Every year sheep and lambs are injured or
killed by roaming dogs in attacks that are not only
traumatic for animals and people involved, but are often
completely avoidable through responsible dog
ownership.
With 175,000 lifestyle blocks nationwide
and rural properties continuing to grow in popularity, SPCA
Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan says it’s important
for dog owners – particularly those living in rural areas
– to make sure their dog is secured and unable to