Dog bowl shortage in Orange reviewed as Summer approaches

About 20 of the town's communal outdoor areas allow pets, but just a small handful are equipped with canine hydration infrastructure.

Council's Animal Companions Committee is in the process of scoping-out "parks, sports fields, and off-leash areas" in-need of dishes below bubblers or taps, recently published papers how.

The shortage was flagged by Cr Tony Mileto. He said: "I was approached by numerous people who are walkers ... while they carry water themselves, they can't [for their dogs].

"Council does have a few areas around town with bubblers, but nothing for dogs. Rather than [walkers] carrying a dish, it'd be good if there were more facilities."

A report outlining options for installing new dog bowls is due to be tendered to councillors in the coming weeks.

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