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Welcome to the Companion Animal Network - Australia CAN Media Center showing our latest media releases.
For more information or an interview with a CANA spokesperson, please contact:
Trish Ennis, CEO, Companion Animal Network – Australia CAN
tennis@australiacan.org.au
or
Caroline Zambrano, PR Manager
media@australiacan.org.au | 0403 550 730
Our latest media releases
April 2024
CANA calls for desexing, adoption and support amid surge in surrender of unwanted cats
National animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN or CANA) is advocating for desexing, adoption and support amid a surge in surrenders of kitten and cats that are ‘no longer wanted’.
December 2023
Want to feel happier this Christmas? Fostering provides care for pets and support for animal shelters
A carefully considered puppy or kitten can be a perfect gift for Christmas, but not every family is ready for a long-term commitment. The sad reality is that cost-of-living pressures and housing shortage are leading to the surrender of thousands of animals to shelters that are already over capacity.
November 2023
Don’t be fooled by appearances! Companion Animal Network Australia warns pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise!
Is this rescue group for real? During Scams Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec), leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is warning pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise.
November 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia calls for urgent Government support for older pet owners at home in aged care reform
Please support CANA’s Petition for #PetFriendlyAgedCare
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Our media releases
April 2024
CANA calls for desexing, adoption and support amid surge in surrender of unwanted cats
National animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN or CANA) is advocating for desexing, adoption and support amid a surge in surrenders of kitten and cats that are ‘no longer wanted’.
December 2023
Want to feel happier this Christmas? Fostering provides care for pets and support for animal shelters
A carefully considered puppy or kitten can be a perfect gift for Christmas, but not every family is ready for a long-term commitment. The sad reality is that cost-of-living pressures and housing shortage are leading to the surrender of thousands of animals to shelters that are already over capacity.
November 2023
Don’t be fooled by appearances! Companion Animal Network Australia warns pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise!
Is this rescue group for real? During Scams Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec), leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is warning pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise.
November 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia calls for urgent Government support for older pet owners at home in aged care reform
Please support CANA’s Petition for #PetFriendlyAgedCare
June 2023
Survey results spell out need for urgent action to keep older people and their pets together to ease loneliness and prevent unnecessary surrenders
While we’ve always recognised the benefits of owning a pet, CANA’s 2023 Aged Care Survey shows the Australian government and aged care providers have been slow to understand the enduring value of the human-animal bond for older people.
January 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia aims to improve older adults’ assisted living and prevent their pets from being surrendered
There is a painful absence of government support for older adult pet owners in in-home care, resulting in much-loved animals being surrendered to shelters across the country, according to national animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN).
Latest news
July 2023
Interview with John Deeks for Your Life Choices
Listen to our latest interview with John Deeks for Your Life Choices, including Sam Jewell the CEO from Lifeview residential care.
September 2021
Major funding win for SAFE Inc to continue life-saving work
CANA's WA member SAFE Inc is celebrating a major win with the City of Karratha that will allow SAFE Karratha's branch to carry on its life saving work!
