Did you know that there are dog blood donors? In fact, many veterinary hospitals are establishing donor programs for locally sourced blood. Want to help? Kristie Bradfield explains how It’s a scary thing to consider, but during the course of your dog’s life it is highly likely that they will need a blood transfusion. They […]
After losing her best friend and travel buddy Oscar, Joanne Lefson thought she would never adopt another pooch pal, let alone ascend the world’s highest mountain. Kylie Baracz explores the story of the dog that climbed Mount Everest and his lucky owner. From swimming in the Trevi fountain to walking the Great Wall of China, […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Thinking about expanding your fur-family? If so, make sure you read this book on how to introduce your dog to your new adoption. Louise provides thorough and important information to take into consideration when getting another dog, from how to choose your new fur-baby to socialising your dogs by determining play styles. By […]
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) and renowned photographer Josh Robenstone have teamed up to open the Every Greyhound Has a Story photography exhibition. The free exhibition, to be held between 14 and 20 March at 524 Flinders Gallery, showcases the unique stories of adopted greyhounds and their owners. “Because adopted greyhounds have come […]
Proposed changes to the Companion Animals Act in NSW have caused some controversy. Laura Greaves investigates what the new dog laws for NSW really mean for dog owners. In 2011, the Companion Animals Taskforce was established by the Minister for Local Government, Don Page, and the Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson. The Taskforce was […]
Charity organisation Animal Welfare League (AWL) has challenged the idea that Christmas isn’t the ideal time to welcome a new pet. Wendy Cohen, CEO of AWL NSW says the holidays may actually be the perfect time to welcome a new four-legged member into your family. “Many people feel guilty about adopting a new pet in […]
Want to play with a shelter pet from the comfort of your living room? Premium dog food company Eukanuba has partnered with Pets Haven, an animal shelter in Melbourne, for a new Facebook activation game. Known as Eukanuba Play Fetch, the campaign will see shelter dogs literally play fetch LIVE with Facebook users from around […]
How can images help change the plight of animals in need? Tim Falk chats to Alex Cearns from Houndstooth Studio to find out. Regular readers of Dogs Life will know that Alex Cearns from Houndstooth Studio knows how to take a beautiful photo, many of which adorn the pages of every one of our issues. […]
If you’ve had a blubber through the magnificent Australian film Red Dog, you’ll know the magic, romance and loyalty associated with travelling with your dog. Katie Cincotta tracks down some of the coolest mutts across this wide brown land of ours — four-legged adventurers who travel with their owners as trusty sidekicks. Yandoit’s Italian Greyhounds […]
Adopting a dog from a pound or shelter isn’t just good news for the pooch. Laura Greaves meets seven dog owners whose lives were forever changed by their ‘second chance’ canines. “Life is all about second chances!” Karleitia Bodlovic’s family adopted an “extremely shy and troubled” seven-year-old Chihuahua, Buddy, from Sydney’s No Kill Pet Rescue […]
