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CANA partner Lifeview wins special award for protecting human animal bond
Posted: October 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) congratulates our partner Lifeview for being a joint recipient of the inaugural Bob Harvey Award presented by the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS).
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Rescue dogs taking over aged care homes Australia-wide
Posted: August 2023
Australian based animal welfare charity Pound Paws and BUPA Aged Care have joined forces in an inspiring partnership aimed at bringing together rescue pets and older individuals residing in aged care facilities across Australia.
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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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Why you should desex your cat before puberty
Posted: January 2021
Desexing cats before four months old is on the increase. New research finds Australia is doing well in the desexing arena. But the age of desexing needs to be brought forward from six months to four months to close a "pregnancy gap" and prevent unwanted litters of kittens.
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