Request to Amend Council’s Animal Management Laws Regarding Miniature Goats - PAPER PETITION - 687 SIGNATURES

Principal Petitioner: Patricia Zakrzewski

Petition Request:

Change the Animal Management Regulations and Laws in regards to Miniature Goats.  We request Redland City Council to allow miniature goats as pets on large residential properties from 1000m2 per pair.

Miniature goats are 1/4 the size of their larger bred cousins, the full-size goat stand smaller than the height of the average family dog, and make great family pets.  Miniature goats are non-aggressive, and pose no threat to people, the environment or wildlife.  Miniature goats are less intrusive to the land and environment than chickens, other fowl and the family pet dog or cat. These animals are no different to maintain the family dog, requiring fencing, foot trimming and vaccination and their faeces has no odour. Miniature Goats are good for natural lawn maintenance, safe in nature areas, not posing a threat to wildlife and the various Breeders Associations state miniature goats only require 1000m2 per pair. Far less than RCCs current requirements. Allowance have been made for other small livestock, such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys, and we ask the same allowance be made for these miniatures due to their docile nature, non intrusive design, and versatility as both useful to a home, good for the natural environment and making great loving pets.

Council will respond to Principal Petitioner regarding the outcome of a petition within 10 business days of the meeting at which a petition is presented.