Latest Cat
Prevent cat stress this holiday season
Many of us will be spending more time away from our homes now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased and holiday season is upon us. This may be a welcome relief to some, but not to our four-legged family members. Our introverted feline friends will find the transition...
Indoor cats prefer covered over uncovered litter boxes
Understanding cats’ preferences: Indoor cats prefer covered over uncovered litter boxes In developed countries like Australia, pet cats are commonly kept indoors, with limited or no access to outdoor areas. Indoor cats use litter boxes to urinate and defecate but if...
Latest Dog
Greysland Sensory gardens Open Day
On 30 May 2021 Greyhound Rescue’s Rehabilitation and Rehoming centre at Bargo, NSW officially opened ‘Greysland’. Nat Panzarino, Greyhound Rescue’s President, explains: “These unique gardens are a major component in enabling Greyhound Rescue’s staff and volunteers to...
Covid puppies phenomenon with vet Dr Anne Quain
While the impacts of Covid-19 have been devastating for many businesses and individuals, it has been a boom for the pet industry and rescue organisations. During lockdown in 2020, national charity, PetRescue experienced a huge surge in pet adoptions and enquiries via...
Offers
Survive your teenage dog book giveway
This competition has closed. Congratulations to the winners! You can WIN one of three copies of this fantastic new book, How to love and survive Your Teenage Dog valued at $29 RRP! Like humans, all dogs go through a teenage phase. Their brain is wired for exploration...
Eat Play Love your dog Giveaway
This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our winners - Jodie from Dee Why, Kim from Mount Dandenong, and Melany from Queanbeyan. The book that every dog owner needs, to provide their dog with the healthiest and happiest life possible As a certified dog...
Dog behaviour & Training
Benefits of virtual training your puppy
Jennifer Stile was apprehensive when she found out that training classes for her puppy Josie would be moving online because of the pandemic says the article, 'Virtual training can be good for trainers, owners and dogs' by Linda Lombardi. “Initially I said I’d wait...
Pet Wellbeing
Winter pet tips from NSW government
Easy winter pet tips for colder weather Dr Kim Filmer, Chief Animal Welfare Officer for the NSW Department of Primary Industries shares her winter pet tips to keep your furry friend warm and healthy. It may seem obvious, but winter is a good time to double-check that...
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
Greysland Sensory gardens Open Day
On 30 May 2021 Greyhound Rescue’s Rehabilitation and Rehoming centre at Bargo, NSW officially opened ‘Greysland’. Nat Panzarino, Greyhound Rescue’s President, explains: “These unique gardens are a major component in enabling Greyhound Rescue’s staff and volunteers to...
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
How to love and survive your teenage dog
New book: How to love and survive your teenage dog – and keep your sanity! Like humans, all dogs go through a teenage phase. Their brain is wired for exploration and they are physically in their prime – with energy to spare! In her new book How to Love and survive...
EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES A GOOD LIFE, NOT JUST A LIFE OF EXISTENCE
Pets4Life Manifesto
