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PAPA and ACT Pet Crisis Support celebrate milestones supporting older pet owners
Posted: April 2024
Pets and Positive Ageing (PAPA) Inc and ACT Pet Crisis Support marked their significant milestones recently at a special celebratory event in Canberra, reflecting on their achievements, building awareness and planning for a successful and sustainable future supporting older people and their pets.
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Tiny Vet Clinic making big impact on pet community wellbeing
Posted: April 2024
Many people are socially isolated and their pet is their best friend and family member, sharing the most special bond. Sadly, in these tough economic times, many pet owners have to decide between eating or taking their pet to the vet.
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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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