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Cherished Pets leader in providing in-home pet care assistance for older people
Posted: November 2023
Cherished Pets provides high quality, in-home pet care assistance for older and disabled pet owners living independently in Victoria.
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Pets encourage residents to socialise at Orana Aged Care
Posted: October 2023
‘It’s the small things that make a difference at Orana Aged Care and Retirement Living in Kingaroy, QLD, with residents enjoying life through music, creative arts, delicious food and the company of resident and visiting therapy pets.’
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CANA member volunteers amongst finalists in the 2021 Rescue Awards
Posted: September 2021
Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) congratulates the 2021 finalists of the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards
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Free Desexing for cats and dogs of vulnerable Victorians
Posted: September 2021
The Victorian Government is supporting local councils and not-for-profit organisations to desex thousands of cats and dogs owned by vulnerable Victorians at little or no cost.
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New research finds link between human happiness and animal health
Posted: September 2021
It’s no secret that a wagging tail can put a smile on just about anyone’s face, but little has been known until now about how truly impactful the state of our dogs’ wellbeing is on our own health and happiness
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Pet therapy dogs supporting frontline healthcare workers during pandemic
Posted: September 2021
Our Victorian member Lort Smith Animal Hospital’s pet therapy volunteers and dogs are helping the mental health of frontline healthcare workers by sharing the canine love
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Pets and the Pandemic: A social research snapshot of pets and people in the COVID-19 era
Posted: September 2021
Animal Medicines Australia (AMA) has published a new study, Pets and the Pandemic, that sheds light on how the pandemic has changed our relationships with our pets and their carers
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