Why Melbourne Cup is the Russian Roulette for horses
Horse racing deaths and animal welfare concerns have led to more people than ever to boycott the Melbourne Cup. And...
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Medical assistance dog provides unwavering support
We’ve shared a few stories about assistance dogs recently and today we are sharing the story of a young boy...
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...
Exploited for profit; how to spot a puppy farm
Lily was rescued more than a decade ago yet still carries the physical and mental scars from beginning her life in one of these hidden ‘farms’– where dogs are intensively bred so puppies can be sold online or to pet shops.
Read her story.
Jill Robinson’s fight to end bear bile farming
When we last spoke to Jill Robinson, Animals Asia was successfully fighting bear bile farming in south east Asia. That...
Pet Appreciation Week; benefits of smaller pets
We’ve recently celebrated Pet Appreciation Week 2023 and we are marking the occasion by recognising the increasing impact smaller pets...
Therapy dogs helping vulnerable kids
A unique program using therapy dogs is helping vulnerable kids reconnect with their education. Paw Pals is an initiative of...
Fake animal rescue videos; how to spot the disturbing trend
A common google search lately is ‘are animal rescue videos staged’? The rising trend of fake animal rescue videos online...
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...
Man charged after taking platypus on train
There are still serious concerns for the welfare of a platypus that was taken from Queensland waterway and onto a...
How to help animals in disasters; bushfire safety for pets
As Australia faces another bushfire season, we share everything you need to know about bushfire safety for pets and livestock....
Helping pets of the homeless
Caring for the pets of the homeless A group of animal lovers will be getting together this Friday to...