Does the pets escaping behaviour pose an imminent threat to its environment or ramifications thereto?
I.e.: potential cause of motor vehicle accidents, attacking native wildlife, displays of aggression to humans or other domestic pets due to fear and anxiety. • Will the Pet will be free to move about the property with relatively sizeable space, unchained or uninhibited from movement. If not, and the pet is chained or restricted from freedom of adequate movement, could this not be perceived as a welfare issue? • Do local laws prohibit wandering pets? Fines could be too costly resulting in owner giving pet away or ending up at RSPCA, which the problem of escaping becomes habitual. Owner or Council may have pet euthanized. • Does the owner have the financial means of properly containing their pet? If not, inadequate fencing may be installed, possibly hazardous or unsightly to neighbours. If not, Pet may continue to run loose or be given away. If not, pet may be chained or kennelled, possibly euthanized (although rare). • Is the critical risk of harm greater than the e-stimulus? This is ul
