Simon Reeve, Channel Seven’s Million Dollar Minute host, talks with Kylie Baracz about his love of animals and the recent passing of his rescue dog Wolfie. Simon Reeve’s life with dogs started at 13 when his family adopted a Golden Retriever called Sasha who was, well, a typical Golden Retriever. “[Sasha was] good natured and […]
Editor’s note: Since this article has been written, there has been changes to the Code of Practice. For more information, visit depi.vic.gov.au and search for “Breeding and rearing businesses”. In early April 2014, the Victorian Government implemented a raft of changes to the code of practice that governs breeders and rearing businesses. Kristie Bradfield investigates the […]
Complications during surgery didn’t stop Brendan Hobson from pursuing his dreams of becoming a fully-qualified vet nurse, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I grew up with dogs all my life. It really started when I worked at a pet grooming salon near home at […]
Chloe and Jazz were just little pups when they were the cover stars of Dogs Life magazine back in 2008. Kylie Baracz catches up with the stars and discovers what they’ve been up to. In 2008, three gorgeous Labrador puppies came in to the Dogs Life studio destined for fame. Two of the three made it […]
Meet Red Dog, the junior mascot for the Queensland Rugby Union and one very talented pooch, writes Tim Falk. Any sporting team worth its salt needs a great mascot to entertain the crowd and put on a show on the sidelines that complements the action on the field. For 2014, the Queensland Rugby Union decided […]
Kylie Baracz speaks to Lea Price, director of communications at Doris Day Animal Foundation about the Hollywood starlet and how her love of animals ignited her charity. What sparked Doris’ passion for animals? Doris has loved animals all her life, but one particular incident in her childhood truly sparked her passion to help them. As […]
Despite their handicap, these dogs with disabilities are living their lives to the fullest, writes Michele Tydd. When you think dog and disability, it’s easy to jump to an image of a Labrador guiding his vision-impaired owner along a busy street. But the number of dogs with their own disabilities who are now living fulfilling […]
After opening pet store Bark Lane late last year, owner Lucy Edmonston has recently celebrated the rehoming of over 100 rescue animals through the store. Kylie Baracz talks with Lucy about the pet store making a big difference. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I’ve always had […]
The Animal Welfare League of New South Wales has called on the NSW government to impose a Breeder Licence Scheme to stamp out puppy farms. Kristie Bradfield investigates the importance of this legislation and how you can help end puppy farms Late last year, the Animal Welfare League (AWL) NSW commissioned a poll that canvassed […]
Think one Great Dane makes a huge pet? Try five! Michele Tydd meets a family of Great Danes and discovers what it takes to raise them NSW MP Noreen Hay grew up in a council flat near London where room was such as issue the family had to take turns at the dinner table. “I […]
