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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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Collins Food team raises vital funds for Australia CAN in charity run
Posted: September 2022
Restaurant operator Collins Foods Limited raises over $3,500 for Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) in Queensland’s popular Bridge to Brisbane event on August 28.
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People should never have to choose between their pet or a home
Posted: August 2022
Limited housing availability and sky rocketing rental costs are causing families to give up their companion animals and leading to a crisis in animal shelters across the country, with many already at capacity.
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Australia CAN Board members in the pet industry’s top 30 Game Changers
Posted: July 2022
Congratulations to Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) President Dr Megan Alessandrini and Australia CAN Board Director Sue Hedley OAM for being recognised in Pet Industry News magazine’s 30 Game Changers list featured in the May-July 2022 issue.
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Positive ageing at pet friendly Lifeview
Posted: June 2022
Older people moving into aged-care accommodation are often unable to take their pets with them and are forced to say goodbye to their four-legged friends.
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Companion Animal Network Australia urges dog owners to watch out for symptoms for deadly bacterial disease
Posted: April 2022
Following recent veterinary reports of exposure to a deadly bacterial disease in NSW and NT, leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is urging pet owners to be cautious when out and about with their dog and watch for signs of leptospirosis infection.
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