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Cherished Pets leader in providing in-home pet care assistance for older people
Posted: November 2023
Cherished Pets provides high quality, in-home pet care assistance for older and disabled pet owners living independently in Victoria.
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Pets encourage residents to socialise at Orana Aged Care
Posted: October 2023
‘It’s the small things that make a difference at Orana Aged Care and Retirement Living in Kingaroy, QLD, with residents enjoying life through music, creative arts, delicious food and the company of resident and visiting therapy pets.’
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Watch out for Puppy Scams
Posted: December 2021
Puppy scams cause a lot of heartbreak and anger, and unwittingly impact legitimate businesses in Australia
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Lort Smith celebrates never giving up on any animal with an extraordinary volunteer
Posted: November 2021
CANA member Lort Smith celebrates the adoption of Tessa and her foster carer Kaye Cromie who was a finalist for Volunteer of the Year in the 2021 Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards.
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Seven personality and behaviour traits identified in cats
Posted: November 2021
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified seven personality and behaviour traits in cats in a new comprehensive questionnaire for surveying feline personality and behaviour.
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Visit Dogs’ Home of Tasmania at Tassie’s first pet expo!
Posted: November 2021
Tasmania’s first Pet Expo is coming to Launceston on Saturday, November 20 to celebrate all creatures great and small with many wonderful exhibitors from across the state, including Companion Animal Network’s member Dogs’ Home of Tasmania!
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WAScamNet shares tips to avoid fake websites
Posted: November 2021
As scams, ripoffs and frauds are becoming more and more commonplace, WAScamNet warns consumers not to let puppy or kitten scammers get their claws into your money by watching out for fake websites.
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