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...
Spina Bifida in dogs can occur across many breeds, but most frequently presents in breeds with a corkscrew tail and those more commonly affected than others include the Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Collie, Doberman, Boston Terrier, Miniature Poodle and German Short Haired Pointer. Studies show that studies show the English Bulldog is also 3-times more likely to develop the condition than other breeds, Most puppies in...
I am proud to once again be the Ambassador for the Companion Animal Rescue Awards awards, which are returning for a 5th year to inspire rescue groups and animal shelters that continue their efforts in saving lives. Entries are now open and close July 31 2022. The Rescue Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and reward anyone working or volunteering in animal rescue, as well as...
For the safety of ourselves and our pets it is vital we are bushfire ready and have plans in place to keep our pets safe during an emergency. Mel Taylor is a Researcher with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre and has provided her top tips on ensuring you and your family are indeed bushfire ready. 1) Understand the risk Understand your level...
If you are a regular reader of this blog and website, you would see many examples of dogs doing amazing things to help people in the community. The MacKillop Family Services PawPals program is another example of this. MacKillop Family Services supports at-risk children living in Melbourne’s west to engage in education through its Specialist Schools and education outreach services. Education is the cornerstone of...
The Safe House for Pets Program has been created by Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc. (SCAR) to provide temporary care for the pets of victims of domestic and family violence, a cause that needs our help more than ever. The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) reported that 1 in 10 women have experienced domestic and family violence during the Covid Pandemic. 33 percent of the...
In my interview from Series 4, I visited the Victorian headquarters for Guide Dogs to learn more about how these dogs can help change lives. We often don’t think about the isolation or frustration that people with blindness or low vision can feel in their daily lives. That’s where a Guide Dog and white cane can help to provide independence and empower them with greater...
Every year thousands of Greyhounds are euthanised when they are no longer needed for racing, so adopting a Greyhound has become very popular as they are generally very friendly, calm, affectionate and social dogs. While Greyhounds make for a great family pet, there are some things that potential owners need to be aware of before adopting a Greyhound to help keep them and other pets...
Running from Friday 1 to Thursday 7 October, Be Kind to Animals Week is a time to reflect on the importance of being kind to animals and demonstrate how simple acts of kindness can have an enormous impact on all the furred, feathered, fleeced, and finned beings we share this planet with. Now in its eleventh year, the goal for Be Kind to Animals Week...
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...
Spina Bifida in dogs can occur across many breeds, but most frequently presents in breeds with a corkscrew tail and those more commonly affected than others include the Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Collie, Doberman, Boston Terrier, Miniature Poodle and German Short Haired Pointer. Studies show that studies show the English Bulldog is also 3-times more likely to develop the condition than other breeds, Most puppies in...
I am proud to once again be the Ambassador for the Companion Animal Rescue Awards awards, which are returning for a 5th year to inspire rescue groups and animal shelters that continue their efforts in saving lives. Entries are now open and close July 31 2022. The Rescue Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and reward anyone working or volunteering in animal rescue, as well as...
For the safety of ourselves and our pets it is vital we are bushfire ready and have plans in place to keep our pets safe during an emergency. Mel Taylor is a Researcher with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre and has provided her top tips on ensuring you and your family are indeed bushfire ready. 1) Understand the risk Understand your level...
If you are a regular reader of this blog and website, you would see many examples of dogs doing amazing things to help people in the community. The MacKillop Family Services PawPals program is another example of this. MacKillop Family Services supports at-risk children living in Melbourne’s west to engage in education through its Specialist Schools and education outreach services. Education is the cornerstone of...
The Safe House for Pets Program has been created by Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc. (SCAR) to provide temporary care for the pets of victims of domestic and family violence, a cause that needs our help more than ever. The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) reported that 1 in 10 women have experienced domestic and family violence during the Covid Pandemic. 33 percent of the...
In my interview from Series 4, I visited the Victorian headquarters for Guide Dogs to learn more about how these dogs can help change lives. We often don’t think about the isolation or frustration that people with blindness or low vision can feel in their daily lives. That’s where a Guide Dog and white cane can help to provide independence and empower them with greater...
Every year thousands of Greyhounds are euthanised when they are no longer needed for racing, so adopting a Greyhound has become very popular as they are generally very friendly, calm, affectionate and social dogs. While Greyhounds make for a great family pet, there are some things that potential owners need to be aware of before adopting a Greyhound to help keep them and other pets...
Running from Friday 1 to Thursday 7 October, Be Kind to Animals Week is a time to reflect on the importance of being kind to animals and demonstrate how simple acts of kindness can have an enormous impact on all the furred, feathered, fleeced, and finned beings we share this planet with. Now in its eleventh year, the goal for Be Kind to Animals Week...
