In the lead up to Christmas, I always feel it's important to urge anyone considering giving a loved one or friend a pet as a gift, even if adopting a pet for Christmas, to make sure everyone involved is 100% committed to caring for this pet for all of it's life. Being a huge pet adoption advocate I absolutely would love as many people to...
Puppy scams have become an all too common occurrence since the pandemic as more people than ever have been seeking to bring a new puppy into their home. When people act on emotion, they are easier to scam and that’s especially true for pet lovers who want a furry friend at a time that it has been harder than ever to find a reputable breeder...
Given the endless support and love that dogs bring to us, it is no surprise many homeless people across Australia live on the streets with a dog by their side, so I'd like to encourage people to think about the pets of the homeless. With 1 in 200 people falling under the Australian Bureau of Statistics’s definition of homelessness and the 2016 Australian Census showing...
MacKillop Family Services supports at-risk children living in Melbourne’s west to engage in education through its Specialist Schools and education outreach services and their PawPals program is a fantastic example of how dogs are helping children re-engage with education again. Education is the cornerstone of life and is something that every child should have the opportunity to make the most of. Unfortunately, many children and...
There’s no better feeling than adopting a dog but it’s important to remember it can take a few weeks, or even months, for them to fully adjust to their new surroundings and family members. Adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment and you will need to dedicate time to help them settle in and train them. It can be quite daunting and challenging for the...
Becoming a Guide Dog puppy raiser with Guide Dogs Australia plays a really important role in helping people with blindness or low vision. If you have ever wondered what it takes to become a Guide Dog Puppy Raiser though, you are not alone. To find out more about what it takes, and how it feels when you have to say goodbye to your little buddy,...
As the Ambassador for The Companion Animal Rescue Awards, I'm su-paw-excited to congratulate the 2022 FINALISTS, from rescue groups and animal shelters and pounds, to companion animal welfare organisations across the country that are working to improve and save the lives of thousands of companion pets in need. A need which is even greater than ever as animal shelters and rescue groups across the country...
A rare and life-threatening tick-borne disease affecting dogs, called Ehrlichiosis, was first identified in Western Australia’s Kimberley region in May 2020. This deadly disease has since been found across Australia, reaching endemic levels in some remote and rural indigenous communities and posing a significant threat to our dogs, particularly those in northern regions of Australia. Ehrlichiosis is transmitted through a brown dog tick bite, and...
New Guide Dogs Research has found that just a quarter of Australians report walking their dogs at least once a day and, when they do get out, the vast majority of walks last less than 40 minutes - with weather and time emerging as the main reasons Aussies bow out on that quality time. It’s not just our dogs that are suffering either. A quarter...
Sit Stay Society Wines is graduating from little pups with the release of its new Big Dog range of wines. Celebrating man’s best friend, the new range of Sit Stay Society Wines features a selection of larger than life pooches on the label and full-flavoured wine varieties while continuing its support of animal welfare organisation, PetRescue. Following the initial launch of Sit Stay Society's half...
In the lead up to Christmas, I always feel it's important to urge anyone considering giving a loved one or friend a pet as a gift, even if adopting a pet for Christmas, to make sure everyone involved is 100% committed to caring for this pet for all of it's life. Being a huge pet adoption advocate I absolutely would love as many people to...
Puppy scams have become an all too common occurrence since the pandemic as more people than ever have been seeking to bring a new puppy into their home. When people act on emotion, they are easier to scam and that’s especially true for pet lovers who want a furry friend at a time that it has been harder than ever to find a reputable breeder...
Given the endless support and love that dogs bring to us, it is no surprise many homeless people across Australia live on the streets with a dog by their side, so I'd like to encourage people to think about the pets of the homeless. With 1 in 200 people falling under the Australian Bureau of Statistics’s definition of homelessness and the 2016 Australian Census showing...
MacKillop Family Services supports at-risk children living in Melbourne’s west to engage in education through its Specialist Schools and education outreach services and their PawPals program is a fantastic example of how dogs are helping children re-engage with education again. Education is the cornerstone of life and is something that every child should have the opportunity to make the most of. Unfortunately, many children and...
There’s no better feeling than adopting a dog but it’s important to remember it can take a few weeks, or even months, for them to fully adjust to their new surroundings and family members. Adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment and you will need to dedicate time to help them settle in and train them. It can be quite daunting and challenging for the...
Becoming a Guide Dog puppy raiser with Guide Dogs Australia plays a really important role in helping people with blindness or low vision. If you have ever wondered what it takes to become a Guide Dog Puppy Raiser though, you are not alone. To find out more about what it takes, and how it feels when you have to say goodbye to your little buddy,...
As the Ambassador for The Companion Animal Rescue Awards, I'm su-paw-excited to congratulate the 2022 FINALISTS, from rescue groups and animal shelters and pounds, to companion animal welfare organisations across the country that are working to improve and save the lives of thousands of companion pets in need. A need which is even greater than ever as animal shelters and rescue groups across the country...
A rare and life-threatening tick-borne disease affecting dogs, called Ehrlichiosis, was first identified in Western Australia’s Kimberley region in May 2020. This deadly disease has since been found across Australia, reaching endemic levels in some remote and rural indigenous communities and posing a significant threat to our dogs, particularly those in northern regions of Australia. Ehrlichiosis is transmitted through a brown dog tick bite, and...
New Guide Dogs Research has found that just a quarter of Australians report walking their dogs at least once a day and, when they do get out, the vast majority of walks last less than 40 minutes - with weather and time emerging as the main reasons Aussies bow out on that quality time. It’s not just our dogs that are suffering either. A quarter...
Sit Stay Society Wines is graduating from little pups with the release of its new Big Dog range of wines. Celebrating man’s best friend, the new range of Sit Stay Society Wines features a selection of larger than life pooches on the label and full-flavoured wine varieties while continuing its support of animal welfare organisation, PetRescue. Following the initial launch of Sit Stay Society's half...
