Dozens of feral cats believed living at The Block's Sunbury site
Dozens of feral cats cared for by volunteers occupy The Block's new Sunbury building site.
Nine Network's new build in Sunbury sits atop a former asylum and psychiatric hospital where dozens of cats are believed to be living. Volunteers currently care for the colony.
Volunteers hope to reach a legal rescue agreement with Hume City Council. Animal welfare advocates have pushed the network to fund veterinary care and rehoming.
This could avoid displacing the cats during site clearing. State MP Georgie Purcell urged Nine to support a comprehensive welfare plan.
It should happen before construction begins next year. Under Victoria's animal laws, councils normally manage feral cats.
But the network could help fund the effort.
- Jackson's Hill, Sunbury
- Location
- Dozens
- Estimated cats
- Four years
- Volunteer care period
- Hume City Council
- Council responsible
Why it mattersThe cats face displacement during construction; coordinated rescue requires funding and council cooperation before work starts.
AustraliaA major Australian TV production now faces animal welfare scrutiny over how it handles feral cat rescue in Sunbury.
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