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A heart for every dog: Dekota’s foster story
Posted: November 2025
For Dekota Mark, fostering for Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania began as a way to give back. It has become a source of connection, purpose and a constant reminder of the difference one household can make in a dog’s life.
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Meet Hans: The veteran foster carer giving Tassie dogs their second chance
Posted: November 2025
For more than 30 years, Hans Hermans has volunteered with Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania, becoming the organisation’s longest-serving foster carer. In that time, he’s opened his home to countless dogs, giving each one the stability, confidence and love they needed to thrive in their adoptive 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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Snug Village staff and residents embrace pets and joy
Posted: July 2024
At Snug Village in Tasmania, the presence of animals is not just a policy — it’s a testament to the love and care that the staff provide, ensuring that every resident feels at home, surrounded by the warmth and companionship of furry and feathered friends.
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CANA’s pet friendly business policy benefits Eastern Innovation, their clients and pets
Posted: June 2024
Eastern Innovation (EI) is a co-working space in south-east Melbourne with suites, labs and offices for more than 40 future-focused businesses. The company became a CANA Pets in Business partner in 2022.
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Peanut the office dog at Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania
Posted: June 2024
Alexandra Bray is a self-proclaimed dog-obsessed individual and working with Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania as the marketing and development manager probably shows that!
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Can your office be pet-friendly?
Posted: June 2024
During COVID, we could spend hours at home with our pets while we worked. Many of us even adopted a new furry mate during this time! Now that many workplaces are asking for their colleagues to head back into the office, our furry friends are sadly left at home again without our warm companionship.
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A story of Workplace Giving inspired by rescue pets
Posted: June 2024
Nicola has been an employee of JB Hi-Fi in Townsville, QLD, for nearly 10 years and involved in their charity program Helping Hands since day one. Her donations are matched by JB HI-Fi dollar for dollar and go to Companion Animal Network Australia.
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Finding joy in fostering pets and making a positive impact
Posted: May 2024
In the heart of Karratha, Western Australia, Karri Frisken and her partner John Harvey have made their home a sanctuary for animals in need – not only for their own pets, but also for foster animals waiting to be adopted.
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Fostering graceful aging with pets through in-home care
Posted: May 2024
Home care package provider Coastal Home Care’s CEO Kylie Magrath has been working in Aged Care for more than seven years, witnessing first hand the profound impact of in-home care on older individuals.
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CareAbout helps preserve independence in aged care or at home with your pet
Posted: April 2024
In-home aged care providers play a crucial role in supporting older people with pets to remain living independently in their own home.
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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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Virgin Australia to be country’s first airline to have pets in cabin flights
Posted: March 2024
Companion Animal Network Australia welcomes Virgin Australia’s announcement to become the country’s first airline to operate flights with pets on board.
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Victoria’s first ever pet census reveals unique insights on ownership, attitudes and experiences
Posted: January 2024
Pet owners across Victoria have shared their unique insights and opinions on pet ownership, attitudes, and experiences in the Allan Labor Government’s first-ever Victorian Pet Census.
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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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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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Hope Springs Eternal Dog Rescue brings lonely pets and empty laps together
Posted: August 2023
Hope Springs Eternal Dog Rescue, Rehoming and Retirement Inc has been bringing lonely pets and empty laps together across metropolitan Adelaide and Adelaide Hills in South Australia for the past 10 years.
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Helping older people get out and about with their furry friends
Posted: July 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia’s 2023 Aged Care Survey report shows 91% of older adults receiving services from an in-home aged care service provider do not get help to care for their pet (eg walking, grooming and emergency boarding). But Activus Transport is aiming to help change that one kilometre at a time.
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Pet therapy visits can be life changing for aged care residents
Posted: July 2023
There are many benefits to pet therapy. A visit from a trained therapy dog and handler team to aged care facilities can help build social connection, increase feelings of well-being and assist people who are dealing with stress and anxiety.
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