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CANA partner Lifeview wins special award for protecting human animal bond
Posted: October 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) congratulates our partner Lifeview for being a joint recipient of the inaugural Bob Harvey Award presented by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS).
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Rescue dogs taking over aged care homes Australia-wide
Posted: August 2023
Australian based animal welfare charity Pound Paws and BUPA Aged Care have joined forces in an inspiring partnership aimed at bringing together rescue pets and older individuals residing in aged care facilities across Australia.
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Pet friendly rental reform legislation passes Queensland Parliament
Posted: October 2021
Companion Animal Network Australia welcomes legislation which passed Queensland’s Parliament in October making renting fairer for pet owners but raises concerns over animal welfare implications.
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At home training tips to support pets in lockdown
Posted: October 2021
As much-needed professional training services remain on hold during lockdown, pet owners can help their pets navigate isolation as they wait to return to puppy or training school using several at home training techniques.
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Victorians to get lost pets home sooner
Posted: October 2021
Companion Animal Network Australia is pleased to see the Victorian Government delivering on its election commitment to make sure lost pets get returned home sooner.
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Bandit the rescue dog takes an Australian road trip of a lifetime
Posted: October 2021
Meredith Schofield, her husband Sean, their rescue pup, Bandit and their beloved yellow kombi, Etta, are on a Great Australian Road Trip.
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Warning of bait poisoning for people travelling with pets in WA
Posted: October 2021
Holiday makers who take their dogs when travelling around regional Western Australia are being reminded to keep them safe from 1080 baits.”
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