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Hope Springs Eternal Dog Rescue brings lonely pets and empty laps together
Posted: August 2023
Hope Springs Eternal Dog Rescue, Rehoming and Retirement Inc has been bringing lonely pets and empty laps together across metropolitan Adelaide and Adelaide Hills in South Australia for the past 10 years.
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Helping older people get out and about with their furry friends
Posted: July 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia’s 2023 Aged Care Survey report shows 91% of older adults receiving services from an in-home aged care service provider do not get help to care for their pet (eg walking, grooming and emergency boarding). But Activus Transport is aiming to help change that one kilometre at a time.
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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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Lort Smith Animal Hospital to open new centre in Victoria
Posted: September 2021
We are excited to share an update from our member Lort Smith Animal Hospital about the development of their new site in Campbellfield, Victoria.
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Don't be fooled by the puppy farmers - know your rights and take action!
Posted: September 2021
The Animal Law Institute (ALI) warns pet lovers to not be fooled by the puppy farmers using lockdowns to get away with meeting in public spaces or couriering puppies.
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Major funding win for SAFE Inc to continue life-saving work
Posted: September 2021
CANA’s WA member SAFE Inc is celebrating a major win with the City of Karratha that will allow SAFE Karratha's branch to carry on its life saving work!
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Pets and Stress
Posted: May 2021
Spending time with animals is a research-backed way to lower stress and anxiety. And yet, you don’t need to own a pet to reap the stress-reducing benefits.
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