http://stoptheclock.com.au/2010/10/rspca-rejects-arbitrary-deadlines-for-animals/ Abolish the 28 Day Rule for Victorian Shelters Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:08:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://stoptheclock.com.au/2010/10/rspca-rejects-arbitrary-deadlines-for-animals/#comment-22 Mike Bailey Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:20:33 +0000 http://stoptheclock.com.au/?p=1772#comment-22 The Victorian Government has not yet committed to removing the 28 Day Rule. We need to make them understand that it’s not reasonable to have an arbitrary time limit. Shelters are capable of assessing dogs and cats on a case by case basis. They use volunteers to walk dogs and play with cats. They use foster care for animals that aren’t coping in a shelter environment. The Victorian Government has not yet committed to removing the 28 Day Rule. We need to make them understand that it’s not reasonable to have an arbitrary time limit. Shelters are capable of assessing dogs and cats on a case by case basis. They use volunteers to walk dogs and play with cats. They use foster care for animals that aren’t coping in a shelter environment.

]]> http://stoptheclock.com.au/2010/10/rspca-rejects-arbitrary-deadlines-for-animals/#comment-2 Netta Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:02:27 +0000 http://stoptheclock.com.au/?p=1772#comment-2 I applaud the government too, as long as it is not just an extension but a complete removal of the time period. We are the only place in the world I can find that has a mandatory restriction on how long a dog can stay alive while looking for a new home I applaud the government too, as long as it is not just an extension but a complete removal of the time period. We are the only place in the world I can find that has a mandatory restriction on how long a dog can stay alive while looking for a new home

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