Support veterinary professionals amidst challenges ahead of World Veterinary Day 2024 (April 27) Dr. Sasha Nefedova, General Manager of Petstock Vet, issues a compelling call to action for Australians to reassess their approach to pet care and rally behind the veterinary profession in the face of ongoing challenges.  Drawing attention to recent research findings that reveal concerning trends in pet healthcare, Dr. Sasha underscores the critical need for regular veterinary visits and respectful treatment of veterinary professionals. The veterinary community in Australia faces pressu ..read more

Pound Paws Pet Fashion Week at Ovolo Hotel  In an exciting collaboration between Pound Paws charity and Ovolo Hotel Woolloomooloo (Sydney), Australia's most stylish rescue canines are set to strut their stuff on the runway, embodying the essence of canine couture at its finest.  This exclusive event celebrates the partnership between high-end fashion and pet adoption, highlighting the unique bond between pets and their owners, throughout Australia’s busiest week of the year, Fashion Week. Inspired by the words of fashion icon Coco Chanel, who famously stated that fashion is no ..read more

ANZAC Day holds profound significance in the hearts of Australians, marking a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the sacrifices of those who served. As we reflect on this day, Pet Insurance Australia pauses to remember the human heroes and the four-legged companions who have played an integral role in military operations. Nadia Crighton of Pet Insurance Australia underscores the remarkable contributions of dogs throughout the history of warfare. "The invaluable role that dogs have played in times of conflict is truly remarkable," she reflects. "From specialised training to offering comfort ..read more

PetWell, The Saltiest Dog, and Dog Yog are thrilled to announce the inaugural Rolling Bones Tour, a series of events dedicated to promoting awareness among pet parents about the importance of selecting healthy food and treats for their pooches. Their next event is on Saturday 4th May (2 pm) at Brighton Dog Beach, followed by a second event on Sunday 19th May (10am) at 18 Pence Lane, Docklands. The excitement doesn't stop there as the tour culminates in their ultimate After Pawty on Friday 31st May (4pm) at Welcome to Brunswick. Each event will feature goodie bags, as well as an incredi ..read more

Discrimination on the Rise: Half of Low Vision and Blind Community Report Taxi and Rideshare Refusals This International Guide Dog Day (Wednesday 24 April), Guide Dogs Australia is launching its ‘Wherever you can go, Guide Dogs can go too’ campaign encouraging the community to better understand the legal access rights for Guide Dogs and celebrate their right to travel the world freely. Taxi and rideshare refusals continues to be an unfortunate regular occurrence for those living with low vision and blindness as 46% experienced a refusal with a taxi or rideshare company in the past 24 mo ..read more

MacKillop Paw Pals program gives young people a learning lifeline  Help raise $360K for the Paw Pals Appeal's annual matched giving day on April 30 with all donations tripled by generous matching partners! An innovative, community-funded program run by MacKillop Family Services is helping children in Victoria re-engage with education in a remarkable way. Students with learning differences or special needs often struggle to engage with peers, concentrate on studies and learn effectively due to a host of classroom challenges. Social and emotional difficulties that kids face outs ..read more

Clear communication for unprecedented training results! Many of you have heard of clicker training. You may have even purchased one, but you don't know how to use it effectively or at all.  In this article by Jari Castle (a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner) you will learn: ✔️ How to use the clicker ✔️ Why it is the go-to method for training animals of any species and ✔️ The common mistakes people make that undermines their success The clicker is used to train new behaviour, so there needs to be a shift in thinking about what is motivating your dog ..read more

Paws what you’re doing: Seeing Eye Dogs hosts puppy meet and greet event for International Guide Dogs Day This International Guide Dogs Day, Wednesday 24th April, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will host a meet and greet event in collaboration with Metro Trains at Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station to spread joy and puppy cuddles to commuters. Each year, Seeing Eye Dogs breeds more than 200 puppies that enter the Seeing Eye Dogs program, providing life-changing support to Australians who are blind or have low vision. According to Seeing Eye Dogs’ manager of puppy development Jane Br ..read more

Big Paws Little Paws is proudly announcing the debut of Melbourne's first-ever Mama Paws: A Mother's Day Soirée for Dog Mums event, transforming Mother’s Day into Dog Mum's Day! We know that nowadays, more women are showering their fur babies with love as if they were human children. To celebrate this extraordinary bond, Mama Paws is on a mission to honour the unconditional love and dedication of dog mums everywhere! Say goodbye to unnoticed dog mums because Mama Paws is here to change that narrative!  Set in the ultimate indoor doggie playground, this event guarantees a ..read more

Sometimes, when we're very lucky, we end up doing the job that we dreamt about doing as a child.  This is true for Sunset Vets Veterinarian, Dr Angela, who always knew who she was meant to be, and in an incredible show of perseverance and dedication, made her lifelong dream of being a Vet a reality. “I wanted to be a Vet since I was five years old,” said Dr Angela. “But I had a lot of fun at high school and maybe didn’t apply myself as well as I should have. So, when I graduated school, wanting to be in healthcare, I became a nurse. “Although I loved nursing and had an incredible ..read more