Latest Cat
Show unconditional love for your cat on Valentine’s Day
The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that...
Calls to stop advertisements for free pets at Christmas
Calls to Gumtree to stop advertisements for free pets at Christmas are being ignored by the online marketplace, despite being made aware that free pets are often abandoned in the New Year. In previous years, more than 300 unwanted pets in Sydney alone were abandoned...
Latest Dog
SavourLife dog treats voluntary recall
AUSTRALIAN BEEF BISCUITS TREATS 500G and AUSTRALIAN CHICKEN BISCUITS TREATS 500G SavourLife is voluntarily recalling our Australian Chicken Flavour Biscuit Treats and Australian Beef Flavour Biscuits Treats (in 500g size) with a best before date of between December...
Show unconditional love for your dog on Valentine’s Day
The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that...
Offers
WIN a stunning coffee table book for dog lovers!
Teeny Tiny Dogs and their Stories fundraising project This competition has closed. Congratulations to Maren Heinig, NSW! Our Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards Official Photographer, Jo Lyons Photography has created a stunning coffee table book for dog lovers...
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
Pets and Coronavirus what to do
WSAVA Issues Guidance on Pets and Coronavirus, a rapidly evolving situation The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has prepared an advisory document on pets and coronavirus. The advisory document is offering guidance and a series of Frequently Asked...
Travelling with pets
Travelling with pets tips
The festive season can be a busy time of year for humans, but it’s also a very busy time for our pets. Summertime is often associated with holidays, social occasions and severe weather, all of which can pose risks to our furry, feathered and scaly friends. Dr Anne...
Pet adoption
Give a Dog a Bone Keep Kitty Happy Christmas Appeal 2019
Give a dog a bone keep kitty happy Christmas Appeal 25 November – 15 December 2019 It’s the appeal that keeps on giving. Every year, hundreds of Sydneysiders give generously to ensure homeless dogs and cats don’t miss out on the joys of Christmas through the annual...
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
TRIM The Cartographer’s Cat
The ship's cat who helped Flinders Map Australia Not many cats get memorials. Trim has six of them! This delightful new book, TRIM The Cartographer's Cat details this remarkable and much-loved feline's story who accompanied our famous explorer, Matthew Flinders....
EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES A GOOD LIFE, NOT JUST A LIFE OF EXISTENCE
Pets4Life Manifesto
