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Pets Of The Homeless Reaches 2 Million Meal Milestone Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

As Australia’s cost-of-living crisis deepens, many pet owners face the heartbreaking dilemma of providing for their beloved companions. In this challenging landscape, Pets Of The Homeless (POTH) has achieved a significant milestone: distributing over 2 million meals to pets of individuals in need. Founded nine years ago by Yvonne Hong, POTH began with a simple

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National Make a Dog’s Day: ways to celebrate our canine friends

There’s no denying that dogs bring so much joy to our lives, so as today is National Make a Dog’s Day, it’s the perfect chance for us to give back to them! The day urges dog owners and animal lovers alike to appreciate our canine companions while raising awareness about dog welfare and the importance

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A yellow Labrador sits in a courtroom in Sydney for the official ceremony announcing the expansion of the Court Dogs Program into NSW. The program highlights how dogs help anxiety for the victims and witnesses

Meet the dogs offering emotional support in courtrooms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Updated 13 July 2025 Three new court dogs have been officially “sworn in” to the National Court Dog Program, an initiative that places specially trained dogs in Australian courtrooms to provide emotional support and comfort to those navigating the often-stressful legal system. Molly, Lani, and Sunny were ‘sworn in’ during ceremonies held at

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Ostrich's on a farm filmed by peta for cruelty-free fashion festival

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival leads way in cruelty-free fashion

In a significant move for the fashion industry, the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (PMFF) has announced a complete ban on the use of wild animal materials, including fur, skins, and feathers. The humane decision comes only a few years after the festival banned the use of fur and wild animal skins from their events in

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small white dog running happily through bushland representing the 100 year anniversary of World Animal Day 2025

World Animal Day 2025: 100 years of advocacy, and how to celebrate

World Animal Day 2025 is an extra special event — it marks the 100-year anniversary of this global movement for animals. Since its beginning in 1925, the day has united animal lovers across the world in advocating for kindness, compassion, and stronger protections for animals. Held every year on 4 October, this year’s theme —

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Vegetarian meal with eggs and vegetables

The ultimate guide to meatless diets: vegan vs vegetarian and more!

Are you curious about all the different meatless diets you keep hearing about? Whether you’re thinking about reducing your meat intake or just want to know what’s out there, it can be tricky to figure out the differences between vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, and more. But don’t worry— by the end of this article, you’ll have

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National Dog Week 2025: how to celebrate, advocate for dogs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The last week of September is National Dog Week, a popular time for dog lovers across the globe to celebrate and advocates for our beloved dogs. National Dog Week gives dog owners, animal advocates, and communities a chance to honour the important role dogs play in our lives. From being loyal companions to

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