Councils are not obliged to accept animals that are seized by the public

Re the letter "Cat catching fiasco" (Your View, May 5). The NSW Office of Local Government Act (dogs and cats — lost and found) states:

While councils are not obliged to collect stray animals, many councils offer this as a complimentary service for ratepayers.

However, councils are obliged to accept animals that are seized by the public and are taken to the council's holding pound.

If K. Ashcroft hires a trap from Kennards and manages to trap the kitten, the local pound should accept the animal.

Nita Harvey, Bexley North