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BEFORE YOU GET A KITTEN GET THE KITTEN CHECKLIST
Buying or adopting a kitten from a rescue group or animal shelter is a big responsibility and a decision that will stay with you for the cat’s lifetime. The Kitten Checklist is here to help you make an informed decision and to help you find a healthy, friendly kitten...
Measuring chronic pain in cats and dogs
Chronic pain refers to a pain condition that occurs over a long period (months) and can be considered maladaptive. It has been increasingly recognised that chronic pain is a condition that can affect companion animals, but there is a lack of reliable and accurate...
Latest Dog
Working dogs surrendered from drought and bush fire areas in QLD and NSW
As farmers continue to feel the ongoing effects of drought, many are having to give their beloved four-legged mates away but luckily their city neighbours are stepping up to help as reported by ABC News Brisbane. Dozens of working dogs have been surrendered from...
Improving adoptability of fearful shelter dogs
Fear in shelter dogs may result in euthanasia due to their aggressive behaviour, but this could be avoided by providing positive human interaction. Positive human interaction can decrease fear-induced aggression and improve adoptability of fearful shelter dogs...
Offers
WIN a stunning coffee table book for dog lovers!
Teeny Tiny Dogs and their Stories fundraising project Our Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards Official Photographer, Jo Lyons Photography has created a stunning coffee table book for dog lovers called 'Teeny Tiny Dogs and their Stories'. Inspired by the amazing...
Travelling With Pets on Australia’s East Coast book giveaway
This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our 5 winners - Amanda MacLean, NSW; Wendy Gray, VIC; Priscella Rap, VIC; Sue Green S.A.; and Tracey Conry, NSW. You can WIN one of 5 copies in our Travelling With Pets on Australia's East Coast book GIVEAWAY!...
Dog behaviour & Training
Dog training industry overhaul needed in Australia
SCIENCE SHOWS POSITIVE PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Pet professionals call for dog training industry overhaul #TrainPetsPositively Science shows a positive, reward-based approach to dog training is best, say Australia's leading pet training organisations. The Association of...
Pet Wellbeing
Sensory gardens for pet holiday-makers in Sydney
Sensory gardens, pool fun, nature walks, scent games, and sweet naps, now that’s a pet holiday experience! Exploring sensory gardens and magnificent odours, playing scent games and sprinkler pool games, taking nature walks and sweet, sweet naps! There’s not much...
Adoptable pet of the week
Adopt two six year old cats in Sydney
You can adopt two six year old cats in Sydney from the Cat Protection Society NSW, winner of the 2018 Community Education and Outreach Program award in the Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards. Introducing Finn and Sam! Double the love!! Finn and Sam are besties...
Pet adoption
Jetpets Rescue Awards 2019 Winners Revealed!
The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards is thrilled to announce the WINNERS for 2019. The Rescue Awards is a national program that celebrates and recognises achievements in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals Australia-wide. “In our second...
Animal Stories
Animals of War poem by Santina Lizzio
Their blood stained the land, as they served with pride. A duty to their master, they stood side by side. From the sky, to the sea, through a vast open land, together they fought—both animal and man. They flew through the sky, as messengers on wing dodging bombs and...
Book review
Dogs of the National Trust book
Many incredible dogs have lived at the National Trust places and still do in Britain. This delightful book, 'Dogs of the National Trust' by Amy Fleden tells their stories, from faithful Gelert immortalised in stone at Beddgelert and the celebrated Spaniels bred at...
EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES A GOOD LIFE, NOT JUST A LIFE OF EXISTENCE
Pets4Life Manifesto
