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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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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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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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