Tales from Australia CAN
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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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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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