The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is marking International Cat Day with a series of special initiatives and public events that highlight feline wellbeing, community connection and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable cats on their journey to adoption. To coincide with International Cat Day on Saturday 8 August, CPSV is bringing together…
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Australia’s first adoption centre for small animals from research
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The Central Coast of NSW is now home to Australia’s first adoption centre for small animals formerly used in research, looking for their forever homes. The Liberty Adoption Centre in Wyong provides a haven for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, supporting them to transition from research facilities into the community as pets and companions.…
Sydney Cat Lovers Festival – August 22nd to 23rd
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Australia’s ultimate celebration of cats returns with exciting new attractions, expert advice and an incredible shopping experience. Cat lovers are being invited to experience the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival when it returns to Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026 for a weekend dedicated to celebrating everything feline. With one ticket providing…
Taylor Swift Top 2024 Pet Name
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Music superstar Taylor Swift has now entered the pet’s name hall of fame and has been joined by other music royalty including Beyonce, Madonna, Britney, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, as the Bupa Pet Insurance top pet names are unveiled for 2024. The popular pet names based on Bupa’s pet insurance policies, also drew inspiration from…
9,000 dogs and cats are handed to Australian shelters each year
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More than 9,000 dogs and cats are handed to Australian shelters each year because owners are no longer able to keep them in their home, or are no longer capable of caring for them, a new La Trobe University study has found.The study, Association of Socioeconomic Status and Reasons for Companion Animal Relinquishment, published in…
Bupa Data Reveals Top Dog & Cat Breeds
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The truth about cats and dogs is Cavoodles are Australia’s favourite canine, while the Domestic Short Hair has purred its way to the title of Top Cat, according to Bupa Pet Insurance. The list, based on Bupa Pet Insurance policies, shows size doesn’t matter with big dogs like Labradors, Border Collies and Golden Retrievers making…
Berkeley Humane’s Kitten-a-Day Campaign
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Back by popular demand, for the third year Berkeley Humane is kicking off its Kitten-a-Day Campaign – guaranteed to bring a smile to every face! Sign up now to have a photo of the most adorable kitten emailed every day in October. “We recognize that times are challenging and there is a lot of bad…
Rover is the Better Wingman
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New research commissioned by dating app eharmony has revealed the vital role pets play in romantic partnerships. eharmony psychologist Sharon Draper said it was particularly interesting that the majority (81%) of those surveyed felt how someone treats their pet is a strong indicator of how they would be in a relationship. “At eharmony, we know…
Calls for Pet Food Safety Standards Increase
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Today Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has received an open letter signed by 22,338 Australians calling for safer pet food. The letter follows calls from the pet food industry and animal welfare groups for the introduction of mandatory standards after reports of a recent spate of animal deaths and illnesses due to toxic pet food.…
Calls for Pet Food Regulations
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The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has joined forces with RSPCA Australia and the Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA) to express concern at the significant delays in developing and implementing robust regulation for Australia’s pet food industry. AVA PetFAST Representative Dr Sue Foster said that it is now three years since a Senate inquiry…