Tales from Australia CAN
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Denise’s childhood dream becomes a lifelong commitment to dogs
Posted: May 2025
At just five years old, Denise Bower knew exactly what she wanted in life: to own a Dogs’ Home. While the Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania had already been established in 1950, Denise’s passion for helping dogs only grew stronger with time, and she’s been turning that childhood dream into a lifetime of service ever since.
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From pool to paws, Maddie finds joy caring for rescue cats
Posted: May 2025
Maddie McTernan may be best known as a Paralympic silver medalist, but outside the pool, the Gold Coast local is just as dedicated to helping animals in need.
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Jean’s volunteer journey, helping pets and people one load at a time
Posted: May 2025
Jean Ford migrated to Australia from the United Kingdom in 1988 with her husband, two children, and their dog Jackie—bringing with her a lifelong love of animals that led her to become a dedicated volunteer at Lort Smith Animal Hospital.
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Monty wins hearts at home and in the office
Posted: September 2024
Kate Kelly is the manager for Hula Bar and Restaurant in Karratha WA where a fundraiser for SAFE Inc earlier this year led to the adoption of a kitten named Monty. Little did anyone know how quicky he would win hearts at home and the business.
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Maz is delighted to have Happy at work at Triple M
Posted: August 2024
Maz Compton, the lively Breakfast Host on Triple M Central Coast (NSW), enjoys bringing her furry sidekick, Happy, to Triple M’s pet friendly office.
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Sheila and Sookie find a second chance at love at the perfect time thanks to SAFE Inc
Posted: July 2024
Sheila Markwick is 85 years old, legally blind due to macular degeneration and lives in a pet-friendly retirement village in Exmouth, WA. Sadly, her beloved Jack Russell, Rosie, passed away not too long ago, leaving a profound emptiness in her heart and home.
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Animals bring a special kind of love into aged care
Posted: July 2024
Tara Trevanion is the General Manager of BUPA Aged Care in New Farm, a modern aged care home situated near the beautiful Brisbane River and Brisbane CBD, featuring open and shaded courtyards and gardens for families, friends and pets to enjoy each other’s company.
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