The Office of Local Government in Australia has launched an investigation on whether companion animal and cruelty prevention laws have been broken by a local authority in the North West of the country, following reports that 15 impounded dogs, due to be rescued by a shelter, have been shot dead under an interpretation of the covid rules.
According to the Sydney Herald, Bourke Shire Council killed the dogs to prevent volunteers at a Cobar-based animal shelter from travelling to pick up the animals last week. The news has sparked anger across the country. A spokesman from the government agency said it was investigating the claims..
