Tales from Australia CAN
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A story of Workplace Giving inspired by rescue pets
Posted: June 2024
Nicola has been an employee of JB Hi-Fi in Townsville, QLD, for nearly 10 years and involved in their charity program Helping Hands since day one. Her donations are matched by JB HI-Fi dollar for dollar and go to Companion Animal Network Australia.
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Finding joy in fostering pets and making a positive impact
Posted: May 2024
In the heart of Karratha, Western Australia, Karri Frisken and her partner John Harvey have made their home a sanctuary for animals in need – not only for their own pets, but also for foster animals waiting to be adopted.
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Companion Animal Network Australia urges dog owners to watch out for symptoms for deadly bacterial disease
Posted: April 2022
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.
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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
Posted: January 2022
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.
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Watch out for Puppy Scams
Posted: December 2021
Puppy scams cause a lot of heartbreak and anger, and unwittingly impact legitimate businesses in Australia
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Lort Smith celebrates never giving up on any animal with an extraordinary volunteer
Posted: November 2021
CANA member Lort Smith celebrates the adoption of Tessa and her foster carer Kaye Cromie who was a finalist for Volunteer of the Year in the 2021 Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards.
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Seven personality and behaviour traits identified in cats
Posted: November 2021
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified seven personality and behaviour traits in cats in a new comprehensive questionnaire for surveying feline personality and behaviour.
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