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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 the English Bulldog is also 3-times more likely to develop the condition than other breeds. Most puppies in Australia that display...

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...

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 why a Guide Dog can change lives. A Guide Dog and a white cane can help to provide independence and empower people with blindness or low vision with greater confidence and self-esteem, as they no longer need to rely on the help...

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...

Anyone who has tried renting with pets knows how incredibly hard it can be to find a landlord who is welcoming of your pets. The very real and sad fact is that many dogs and cats end up being surrendered to the pound or animal shelters, re-homed with friends or family, or even worse, euthanised through no fault of their own. That's why it is...

Not only has the pandemic seen a surge locally in pet ownership, but it also has seen many Australians seek out legal separation and divorce advice* in “unprecedented” numbers, prompting the question, should couples have a pre-nup for pets? It is unfortunately inevitable that some of these animals purchased or adopted during the pandemic will find their way to, or back to, a shelter as...

Friday 26 June is ‘International Take Your Dog to Work Day' ® so let's discuss Pets at Work - Myths Debunked. A furry tradition established by Pet Sitters International in 1996, they believed too many pets were being left at home while their owners were at work. They wanted to highlight the human-animal bond, while also bringing awareness to their efforts saving animals from local...

The Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, based in the Adelaide Hills, trains dogs for the hearing impaired to provide independence, security and confidence. They’re also helping save dogs’ lives, with the majority of their dogs being rescues. Whilst staying in the Adelaide Hills to film Episode 5 of our pet-friendly travel special, I visited the ‘home’ of the Lions Hearing Dogs to meet some clever rescue...

Filming Pooches at Play has enabled me to see first hand just home dogs are helping people connect in their local community more than ever, and the important role they play in helping people overcome loneliness, isolation and anxiety. This is not surprising of course, as there is an ever growing amount of research being done that shows the positive impact pets have on our...

You only have to scroll through instagram to see there’s literally thousands of accounts there dedicated to our furry best friends. When it comes to attracting attention and followers the photos and videos count, so here's some tips on how to take good dog photos. And while these tips will be great for taking their Instagram photos (and maybe future stardom)…. they will, more importantly,...