There’s a lot of fun to be had when owning a puppy, but for some of us, an older dog can make the perfect companion. Senior dogs for seniors can provide the perfect level of love and companionship. Tim Falk reports. Cameo Loving companion to Barbara Gabogrecan, 67, and her husband Pete, 65, Cameo is […]
Head to Balcombe Heights Estate on Sunday 20th October to participate in the Pawsitive Steps Towards Mental Health Walk and Paws in the Park events. The annual Paws in the Park event has joined with the Pawsitive Steps walk, with all money raised going towards to The Hills Mental Health Interagency to assist them in […]
You may not have heard about Bruno or Ruth, but they have both been doing some great work for the dog community. Ruth is a pet photographer for Ruthless Photos (www.ruthlessphotos.com) who loves rescue dogs – in fact, she has four of them. Bruno is her latest adoption – but he has his own unique […]
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 […]
Separation Anxiety This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue of Dogs Life. Being away from your best friend is often just as hard on your dog as it is on you. Jilea Carney looks at the best way to tackle separation anxiety.Most happy, well-cared-for dogs love to have their owners company. They […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2008 issue of Dogs Life.Dog trainer Hanne Hahn compares how animal shelters operate around the world and discovers that laws in Australia and New Zealand need reformation to give rescue dogs a real chance.Animal shelters have a tough job. They rescue, house and re-home thousands of animals every […]
Sonia Hickey shares her personal journey about living with Wobbler’s Syndrome and how to manage her dog, Louie’s lifelong condition. We were two weeks away from heading overseas on a much-anticipated month-long holiday to Europe when our vet, Dr Mark Campbell, dropped a bombshell: Louie, our three-year-old female Dobermann, had early onset of Wobbler’s Syndrome. […]
Much can be said about a country by the way the people treat their animals. Culture, finances and lack of education have resulted in thousands of stray dogs in South America. Caroline Goldman tells of her heartbreaking journey to rescuing abandoned dogs in Argentina. Pampita had three puppies. I met them when they were only […]
Facts Personality: The Greyhound is a quiet, unassuming and gentle dog. It is very laid-back and is tolerant of strangers and children. It is a loyal and loving companion to its owners and should be taken in as one of the family. Favourite activities: Despite its racing dog image, this pooch loves nothing better than […]
Indonesia is home to hundreds of stray dogs that are struggling to stay alive. David Verrall follows rescue groups on a relentless mission to end the suffering and the rescuing Bali street dogs. Linda Buller, Aussie artist, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and animal lover, makes her home in a valley at the back of […]
