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
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
[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
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
As Saturday October 10 is World Mental Health Day 2026 we are taking a look at the incredible healing power, and emotional support, of animals. The awareness day promotes emotional wellbeing, and for many people, it’s their pets who provide the support and companionship when they need it most. In this article, we take
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 —
[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
Continuing our series on pets and family law, this week we take a further look at the legal complexities of pets in family law disputes. Our previous article with Family Law specialist Michael Tiyce highlighted how Pets are Being Used as Pawns in Family Law Disputes. In that piece, Michael highlighted how pets are often
Updated 5 September 2026 As the Australian spring gets underway, so does the infamous magpie swooping season, the time of year that leaves walkers, joggers, and cyclists nervously scanning the skies in fear of being attacked by one of the territorial birds. It’s never fun to be on the receiving end of a magpie swoop
