37% of respondents were concerned about cats wandering outside their properties. Individual comments indicated an inconsistent understanding of council's current cat curfew. However, the potential damage to native wildlife and property was the primary concern.

Nuisance cats are the second largest number of animal related complaints to council.

Goal 3.3 Educate and inform the community relating to the management of cats

There are eight separate actions under this goal, outlined in the Draft DAMP.

24% of respondents listed barking dogs as a significant issue.

Even though there has been a reduction in calls to council about barking dogs over the last few years, it is still the third most common animal-related complaint.

Action: 3.2.3 Enhance processes to reduce response timeframes and simplify reporting of barking dogs.

Dogs being off-leash or unsupervised in areas where they shouldn't be was a concern for 23% of survey respondents.

The number one reason residents contact council about an animal is in relation to a 'wandering' dog.

Action 2.2.2 Apply warnings to owners of registered animals found wandering in the first instance rather than infringements

Action 3.4.2 Advocate for the benefits of a state-wide campaign aimed at reducing instances of dog attacks, wandering dogs, and dog rushes

There were many different responses about both dog and owner behaviours in public spaces. Of respondents who indicated that 'always' or 'often' see the following:

• 50% reported dog poop on the ground
• 20% see dogs annoying other dogs or people
• 15% see dogs in playground areas

Goal 3.1 Engage with our community regarding responsible pet ownership and

Goal 3.2 Educate and inform the community concerning the management of dogs

Detailed actions related to these issues can be found in the Draft DAMP.

Many residents responded they want to see more Community Safety Officers out in the community. While some encourage more education on responsible pet ownership, others want to see regulations enforced and fines issued.

The Draft DAMP attempts to address the balance required between council's legislated responsibilities, staff required to increase enforcement and community expectations.

Action 3.3.3 Review and improve processes concerning enforcement of cat trespassing orders and local laws

A large number of responses related to the need for more information about the rules and regulations and the promotion of responsible pet ownership.

Objective 3: Promote delivery of community education regarding responsible pet ownership and the related Actions, address the broad range of community education required.