Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) and renowned photographer Josh Robenstone have teamed up to open the Every Greyhound Has a Story photography exhibition. The free exhibition, to be held between 14 and 20 March at 524 Flinders Gallery, showcases the unique stories of adopted greyhounds and their owners. “Because adopted greyhounds have come […]
Want to take great pics of your pooch like a professional? Why not try Zoomies Pet Photography Workshop – run by the amazing photographers Ruth O’Leary and Charlotte Reeves with Kaylee Greer, one of the US’s most popular pet photographer. There are two workshops available, both in September 2014. With over 12 years combined specialist […]
Animal Welfare League NSW’s gorgeous shelter pets will be looking for their “purrfect match” this Valentine’s Day at the first-ever Pet Speed Dating event. To be held at Sydney’s Customs House Square in Circular Quay on February 14th, potential “suitors” will be guided through an entry point, and moved along every minute to another dog. […]
RSPCA NSW has explained many times that dogs can die in hot cars – yet somehow many owners are still taking the risk. For the first time, the animal welfare organisation has reviewed five years of historial data relating to complaints regarding animals left in vehicles and compiled a report. The results are shocking. Between […]
Capture a lasting memory of your furry friend this Australia Day with these top tips! Melbourne-based Kerry Martin from Akemi Photography says, “With gorgeous long days, weather that encourages us to head outdoors and celebrations of Australia Day, summer is a fabulous opportunity to take great photos of your dog,” she says. To help you […]
According to the Hill’s Ideal Balance Pet Report, our pets will be spoilt this Christmas, with more than half of dog and cat owners giving their fur-baby a Christmas present (with three quarters of them wrapping it up to put it under the tree!). The report also revealed that a quarter of respondents will buy […]
Charity organisation Animal Welfare League has some top tips if you are looking to adopt a pet these holidays: Never buy a pet as a surprise gift or on impulse – ensure all members of the household are involved. Remember, puppies and kittens don’t stay small for long – make sure you’re ready for the […]
Charity organisation Animal Welfare League (AWL) has challenged the idea that Christmas isn’t the ideal time to welcome a new pet. Wendy Cohen, CEO of AWL NSW says the holidays may actually be the perfect time to welcome a new four-legged member into your family. “Many people feel guilty about adopting a new pet in […]
A recent NRMA Insurance test of popular pet harnesses has revealed that many pet harnesses on the market are not effective in restraining pets in common low speed collisions. “Our tests showed that an unrestrained pet sitting on the back seat of a car can hit the dashboard with enough force to cause serious injury, […]
Struggling to find the perfect gift? Guide Dogs Victoria has you covered, announcing their new program, The Bow Project, that allows you to support the organisation’s life-changing services while solving your gift-giving dilemmas. Named after Australia’s first trained Guide Dog, Beau, purchasing a gift card from The Bow Project will help to fund a range […]
