Australia Takes Part in World’s Largest Pet Adoption Drive

Australian R&B singer, Deni Hines (pictured with ‘Max’, a Shih-Tzu with a wonderful temperament), visited The Sydney Dogs and Cats Home recently to help launch the world’s largest pet adoption drive ‘Iams Home 4 the Holidays’. The shelter in Carlton, has joined forces with 4,000 others around the world to participate in the campaign to help place 1.5 million pets into homes.

Animal lover, Deni took time to visit each dog and cat within the shelter, all of which are looking for permanent homes. Four years ago Deni collected her own dog from the shelter after it went missing and has been a strong supporter of the shelter ever since. Read more

Don’t be left holding the leash when your kids want a dog

When the kids beg for a dog, but a pooch doesn’t fit into your budget or your long-term plans, Don’t Fret Pet! (DFP) has the perfect solution – host a dog while the owners are away.

The leading dog-minding service in Australia scientifically matches a dog’s temperament with a host family so you can be sure your house guest will fit right in with your family.

“Don’ Fret Pet! is as popular with children as it is with dog-owners,” said Kathleen Mansfied, Director of Don’t Fret Pet!. “The kids get so much joy from the doggie visits, and they learn about animal care.” Read more

Watch a class of Guide Dog puppies grow: Give a Pup with Promise this Christmas

In with the spirit of giving this Christmas; people can choose a gift that helps change the life of a person with impaired vision; by sponsoring a class of gorgeous Guide Dog puppies through the Pups with Promise club.

Pups with Promise club members will receive updates about their class for two years; detailing the training and adventures of the pups; until the point that they graduate as responsible guide dogs. Membership for the Pups with Promise club costs less than $5 a week.

The business of raising and training a guide dog is not cheap; it costs $26 000 to raise and train each guide dog but the difference it makes to the life of a person with impaired vision, is priceless. Read more

Christmas Dangers for Pets

RSPCA NSW is urging the public to take extra care of their pets over the Christmas and New Year period. From the warmer weather to the Christmas festivities, the silly season is full of potential pet dangers. Over the Christmas period RSPCA Shelters and Veterinary Clinics State-wide are inundated with sick, injured and lost animals.

TV Vet Dr Katrina Warren has joined forces with RSPCA NSW to outline tips in a bid to help owners enjoy a hazard-free season. Read more