Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (Tuesday, November 19, 2024) endorsed revised Animal Management Centre operating procedures, including the removal of the after hours drop off box facility, which will start from a date to be notified in February 2025.
TRC Environmental and Regulatory Services portfolio spokesperson Cr Bill Cahill said Council would prepare an education campaign in early 2025 to highlight the Animal Management Centre's operations.
"Council commissioned the RSPCA to conduct a review of the Animal Management Centre's services, particularly the after hours drop off box facility, in response to public feedback," Cr Cahill said.
"Council will follow the RSPCA recommendation to decommission the after hours drop off box facility to alleviate animal welfare risks in line with community expectations. Feedback provided by the community was considered as part of the RSPCA review.
"Council will continue to respond to reports of dog attacks and cases where animals present a significant nuisance or risk to the community, including cases where action is required outside business hours.
