Tales from Australia CAN
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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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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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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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