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Chalky brings pawsitivity to the office
Posted: June 2025
Julie Jensen works at Pepperit, a marketing agency in Newcastle NSW, and brings her dog Chalky into the office a couple of days a week. While Chalky may not contribute much to the team’s campaigns or strategy meetings, his impact is undeniable.
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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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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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