Hill’s Pet Nutrition has committed to raise $50,000 for animal shelters across Australia as part of its annual Food Shelter & Love campaign. The fundraising drive will help to find homes for more than 50,000 adoptable animals. Animal lovers are invited to upload a photo of their family pet to www.foodshelterlove.com.au and Hill’s will donate […]
Is vaccinating your dog important ? Laura Greaves investigates. There’s so much to think about when you bring home a new puppy: buying bedding and toys, a collar and lead, signing up for Puppy School and choosing the right food. But perhaps the most important thing we can do for our furry new arrivals is […]
If you like a tidy home but think having a dog makes this ‘mission impossible’, read on for some tips on how to clean up after your dog… without banishing them to the great outdoors, writes Mel Hearse.
We all love treating our four-legged friends, but can treating your dog regularly spoil them? Tim Falk reports. If there’s one thing every dog lover can agree upon, it’d have to be the pleasure we get from spoiling our pooches. Puppy-dog eyes light up, scruffy faces transform into looks of unadulterated joy and tails start […]
If you’d like both yourself and your dog to be healthier and happier, all you have to do is start getting fit with your dog, writes Laura Greaves. More than 60 per cent of Australians are now classified as overweight or obese. It’s an alarming statistic, but what’s every bit as shocking is that almost […]
Dog groomer, animal intuitive communicator, holistic healer and Whippet mum — Mariana Davis is the juggler of many hats. She chats to Mamta Bhatt about her healing hands and heroic heart working for dogs. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? My family has always had dogs – […]
A dog breed is now under threat with Victoria’s controversial breed-specific legislation constantly in the headlines. Laura Greaves explains what it means for dog owners. Breanna Chapman’s dog, Lilla, is not just a companion — she’s her lifeline. Melbourne-based Chapman is seriously ill, and says her six-year-old American Staffy cross American Bulldog has saved her […]
We all know dogs are faithful companions, but your four-legged friend could even help you find your soul mate since love barks when you least expect it, writes Laura Greaves. Who would have thought the humble pooch could be the ultimate “wingman”? According to research, dogs are a great ice-breaker: people with dogs meet more […]
Supermodel Kristy Hinze chats to Mamta Bhatt about her snazzy four-legged family and the launch of her dog fashion range, LEGITIMUTT. Genetically gifted, Kristy Hinze has had a career spanning 15 years in the fashion industry. From her title as the youngest model to sign a contract with Australian Vogue to her hosting days on […]
Human beings aren’t the only species with action-packed jobs. Tim Falk finds out what it’s like to be a real-life action hero dog. Police dogs Meet Edge, a four-and-a-half year old pooch who has a job with a difference. While most dogs Edge’s age spend their days chasing balls, going for walks and lazing in […]
