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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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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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