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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...

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...

In this Smart Pups story, we meet Valli and her autistic daughter Akira, and their adorable Smart Pups Assistance Dog Jagger, who is trained to help Akira with her autism and seizures to enhance her quality of life. Children with autism can feel safer, calmer and more understood through their bond with a Smart Pups Assistance Dog. They can increase an autistic child’s ability to...