Tales from Australia CAN
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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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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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