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How to plan the best pet-friendly holiday this spring

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woman cuddling her big brown dog

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Illustrator Myke Mollard’s love of animals inspires new kid’s book

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Australian Backyard Birds front cover by Myke Mollard

Author, illustrator and animal lover Myke Mollard’s new book allows children to get up close and learn about our most colourful birds. Australian Backyard Birds combines Myke’s signature illustrations with his love of animals to produce his latest book, featuring 150 of Australia’s most vibrant birds. Myke aims his colourful illustrations at kids by captivating … Read more

The shift towards wildlife-friendly fashion

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Fox on a fur farm for article on animal cruelty-free fashion

Olivia Charlton, Wildlife Campaign Manager at World Animal Protection has written a guest blog for Animal Friendly Life on wildlife-friendly fashion and why more companies need to catch up to community expectations. As wildlife-friendly fashion continues to gain popularity, it’s no surprise that more brands in the industry are starting to take notice. More people … Read more

K’gari visitors still ignoring rules; risk dingo attacks

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Dingo walking along beach in K'gari Island formerly known as Fraser Island

Despite well-publicised dingo attacks on K’gari (Fraser Island), visitors are still ignoring the safety rules and putting themselves, and the animals, at risk. We speak with experts to learn more about the native dingo and why the strict rules are in place for a very good reason. Visitors risk fines to interact with dingoes The … Read more

Why chickens can make great pets for kids and families

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A chicken in a backyard coop for here's why chickens are great first pets for kids

Updated 30 January 2025 It seems more families than ever are realising the benefits of keeping chickens as pets, and it’s not just for the eggs! Having transformed from traditional barn animals, chickens are now increasingly being chosen as first pets for kids for their many educational and nurturing benefits. While being relatively low-maintenance (not … Read more

Breed Spotlight: Border Collie

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Brown Border Collie happy on beach

The Border Collie has become an increasingly popular pet breed of choice in recent years. Traditionally bred as a working dog, they can also make fantastic pets and are commonly described as loyal, and highly intelligent. Research is key, though, for anyone considering a Border Collie as their energetic nature means they are definitely not … Read more

See how therapy dogs in schools help vulnerable kids

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Paw Pals therapy dog dog Indie with Shiloh

MacKillop Family Services is continuing its mission to reconnect vulnerable children with their education by matching the dogs and kids and placing therapy dogs in schools. We provide an update on everything the Paw Pals Program has achieved since our last article on the program last year. Updated: 24 April 2024 A unique program using … Read more

Animal Friendly travel; Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Phuket

With five sanctuaries across Thailand, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an eco-tourism project dedicated to offering tourists an animal friendly travel experience. The sanctuary is popular with tourists looking to interact with elephants responsibly in their natural environment. Read more about ethical, animal friendly travel here The sanctuary The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary aims to lead by … Read more