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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).
January 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia issues warning to pet adopters about pet rescue scams
Leading national animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is warning pet adopters about fake pet rescue groups which are breaking hearts and draining bank accounts.
October 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia calls for vigilance and action by banks as pet scams soar
When people act on emotion, they are easier to scam and that’s especially true for pet lovers who want a furry friend.
September 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia at the forefront of driving the future of modern governance
Leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is at the forefront of driving the future of modern governance as National Compliance Manager Adriana Mainas becomes a recipient of the 2022 Diligent Modern Governance 100 program.
July 2022
April 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia urges dog owners to watch out for symptoms for deadly bacterial disease
Following recent veterinary reports of exposure to a deadly bacterial disease in NSW and NT, leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is urging pet owners to be cautious when out and about with their dog and watch for signs of leptospirosis infection.
February 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia announces new charity Ambassadors in mission to bring people and pets together
Pets in aged care a focus this year
January 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia appoints first CEO in its mission to support the human-animal bond and over 30 million Aussie pets and their families
Leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia – Australia CAN (formerly Animal Welfare League Australia) appoints its first Chief Executive Officer, Trish Ennis, in its mission to support the human-animal bond and an estimated 30.4 million* pets and their owners across Australia.
