As a flood refugee, flushed out of my home in March 2022, living in Qld and still unable to return to my homelands of 12 years, the Byron Shire, the main problem is not just the lack of affordable housing, but the lack of pet-friendly accommodation.
It is heart-wrenching to read ad after ad that ends with the same words ‘no pets’.
Apparently animal rescue services are bursting at the seams with the constant surge of cats and dogs having to be given up so that families can secure a roof over their heads.
I am wondering if The Echo would consider running a story on this topic and shining a light on an area of life that has become so out of balance and a major cause of distress and heartbreak for many.
The Byron Shire prides itself on being both environmentally and community focused with a sense of inclusion, but the ‘no pets’ policy does not tick any of those three boxes.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
