
The shift towards wildlife-friendly 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

The search to find the best dogs in Australia!
The nation’s first-ever canine talent show is calling for entries in their search for the best dogs in Australia. The Dog Down Under competition has officially opened its registration. Dog owners across the country can enter to showcase their pets’ exceptional abilities, achievements, and contributions to society. With a substantial prize pool exceeding $28,000, the

The role of cows in Diwali; cow worship in India
Diwali, the festival of lights, is an Indian celebration that also pays tribute to the sacred status of bovines, an example of cow worship in India. Keep reading to learn more about the celebrations, like Diwali, that recognise animals in Indian culture and tradition. Cows in Diwali Festivals like Diwali highlight the significant role animals

The reasons why small pets are so popular: Pet Appreciation Week
We’ve recently celebrated Pet Appreciation Week 2023 and we are marking the occasion by recognising the increasing impact smaller pets are having in our lives! The benefits of small pet ownership As a nation of pet lovers, Australians are very familiar with the immense joy, love, and companionship pets provide. But while dogs and cats

The race to find homes for retired racehorses
Suitable Aussies are being encouraged to open their homes and hearts to retired racehorses this Pet Adoption Month Australia has the second largest racehorse industry in the world and is estimated to be worth more than $1billion Statistics show there’s around 31,000 horses participating in races across the country Racehorses can start their racing career

The Petstock Foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month turns 10
The PetStock Foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month campaign last month resulted in close to 1000 animals being adopted across the country. March 2024 was the campaign’s best yet result, a great way to mark the 10th anniversary of the foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month. Read on to learn more about the initiative, the results, and
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