Tales from Australia CAN
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Maddy’s moments that matter with Teddy and Sultan
Posted: August 2025
As part of Loneliness Awareness Week 2025, young Maddy Willsher shares how her four-legged companions, Sultan and Teddy, have brought comfort, connection and daily joy into her life during times of isolation and challenge.
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Meet Charli, Chief Cuddle Officer
Posted: July 2025
Charli the Cavoodle may not be on the payroll of recruitment agency People2People, but she certainly earns her keep through cuddles, calm energy and lunchtime strolls.
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Benji the physiotherapy assistant
Posted: June 2025
Director and physiotherapist Deb Mooney from Inspired Physiotherapy* in Sydney has been bringing her dog, Benji, to work since he was 13 weeks old. Now nearly two years old, the friendly German Shorthaired Pointer has become a beloved part of the team, bringing comfort, companionship and a healthy dose of distraction to clients recovering from injury.
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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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Jocelyn’s lifetime of giving back, one stitch at a time
Posted: May 2025
When Jocelyn Sellers made a promise to herself at age 60 to give back to animals in need, she meant it. Twenty-nine years later and now approaching her 88th birthday, Jocelyn is Lort Smith Animal Hospital’s longest-serving volunteer, and her dedication is as unwavering as ever.
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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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