Question: I’ve read that goats are increasingly becoming household pets! Given the current rulings on “pets” in units, can we expect dog rules will percolate to include billy goats or am I just starting to bleat?
Answer: Animal by-laws should, ideally, be animal-neutral.
I assume you’re referring to the goat that’s recently been the subject of media attention in Melbourne. I certainly don’t wish to ‘lock horns’ with you on this topic (see what I did there?), so instead, I will say that animal by-laws should, ideally, be animal-neutral: approval processes specified for animals, rather than breeds or types of animals. Any approved goat would be subject to by-laws and nuisance provisions, which would mean excessive bleating would have to be treated the same as excess barking. I’m sure we’ve all ‘herd’ such things…
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