As New South Wales residents head to the polls to vote for their local council representative, a candidate for the City of Sydney believes there’s much more to be done in the field of animal welfare, especially in the council that often gets the most attention. Patrice Pandeleos, Owner and Managing Director at Seven Communications,
Continuing our series on pets and the law, family law specialist Michael Tiyce shares everything we need to know about pets being involved in family dispute matters. In today’s article, Michael tells us how pets are increasingly being used as pawns in the family law court, and how our outdated legal system is allowing it
Read the latest animal and pet news online now! The cold winter days were made more enjoyable for some lucky animal shelter pups this year thanks to the generous donation of dog coats by the Petstock Foundation. While winter is coming to an end, it has been a long, cold, and often uncomfortable season for
August 5th is Work Like a Dog Day, a quirky and motivational day that encourages people to work hard to achieve their goals. While the day is really about recognising the value of hard work, we decided to shift the spotlight back to the ones who really do “work like a dog.” In this article,
The NSW greyhound racing industry is in turmoil again. Following a week of damaging allegations of animal abuse, the resignation of the Greyhound Racing NSW CEO, a promise internal review plus an independent government inquiry, many are again questioning whether the industry is sustainable. We take a look at the latest controversy surrounding the NSW
Animal welfare and child psychology experts share the pivotal role animals can play in child development.
Our pets are family, so it’s no surprise an increasing number of us are seeking legal advice about including pets in wills. Keep reading for expert legal advice about leaving pets in wills, including finding a caregiver for your pet and financial support. Can I include pets in my will? Yes! Many pet owners don’t
Like many countries, Australia is in the midst of a stray pet crisis. Cost-of-living pressures, combined with irresponsible pet owners, has left animal shelters nationwide overflowing with unwanted pets. It’s a heartbreaking situation playing out in every state and territory- with many pet rescue and adoption facilities struggling to keep up with the growing demands.
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
As a professor and author specialising in animal studies, Vicki Hutton has dedicated both her professional and personal life to researching the complex emotional worlds of animals. Vicki is passionate about animal welfare and has observed and written about them for many years. We spoke with Vicki about her new book ‘Recognising and responding to
