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.…
Australia Post is urging dog owners to take action as new alarming data reveals 47 Posties are encountering an aggressive or unrestrained dog each week, an average of nine incidents every day.1 In the past six months, more than 1,200 dog-related incidents have been reported nationwide — a 5% increase on the same period last…
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…
The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has found that nearly half (49.7%) of campers reported camping with dogs in 2025, by far the most for any type of pet. The most common type of human co-campers are spouses and partners at…
The Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival is set to deliver its biggest and most dog-filled event yet in 2026, with a record number of dogs bound for the Brisbane Showgrounds for two unforgettable days of canine celebration. Taking place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May, the Festival will bring together loads of wonderful dogs, across…
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…
Australia Post is calling on local councils to adopt stricter measures in response to the alarming number of dog-related incidents involving Posties. New data has revealed more than 49 Posties a week have fallen victim to dog-related incidents in the past six months – an average of ten per day – with fears these numbers…
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…
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…
Director Justin Ward Starring Juju Brener, Mason Blomberg, Hana Hayes, Mason Wells, Adam Kulbersh. Score 3.5/6 When two twins discover their pet dog is shedding money, the evil neighbor kidnaps the money-making canine, and the kids must work together to save their pet, and their family. Okay, it’s been more than a little while since…