Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is removing the after-hours, drop-off box facility at Toowoomba's Anzac Avenue Animal Management Centre effective from Friday, February 28, 2025.
TRC Environmental and Regulatory Services portfolio spokesperson Cr Bill Cahill said the move was approved at Council's 2024 November Ordinary Meeting.
"Council has followed RSPCA recommendations to decommission the after-hours, drop-off box facility to alleviate animal welfare risks in line with community expectations,' Cr Cahill said.
"Feedback provided by the community was considered as part of the RSPCA review.
"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's Animal Management Centre is open to accept lost or roaming animals that are found by residents between 9am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. Residents who find a dog without a Council tag, can choose to hold the animal at home if it is safe to do so, and contact Council on 131 872 during normal business hours to advise that they have privately impounded an animal and request collection.
