Many dog breeds available today have a long history, so it was a rare and unique chance that Maggie’s Rescue was able to meet a new breed, originating right here in Australia. Kylie Baracz reports on the The Australian Great Shepford The Australian Great Shepford is so new, that finding a Google reference on them […]
We hear about house fires on the news, but rarely do we meet the people and their pets that just managed to escape. Kylie Baracz speaks with Nancy Deregowski about the three dogs that survived a house fire. It is an owner’s worst nightmare. Nancy and her husband were going out at night and left […]
From nosework to treibball, Marion Brand knows all about bonding and positively reinforcing dogs, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I have been working with dogs for approximately 10 years. I got started when I took the obedience instructor course at Hills District Kennel […]
Mel Hearse talks to the owners of Pet Lovers Cafe which, as the name suggests, is a cafe for pets — and the first of such sort in Western Australia. While I’ve heard about pooch-friendly countries that consider canines welcome in restaurants, cafes, hotels and retail stores, it’s not something I’ve ever experienced first hand. […]
Tim Falk shares the heartwarming story of a critically ill pooch, his remarkable owner, the inspirational campaign to save the lives of other sick dogs and who else around the world is fighting heartworm disease. When Annie Blumenfeld’s family began the search for a loving pet, they spent three years scouring pet stores, rescue shelters, […]
Returning to full-time study as an adult can be challenging at the best of times — imagine studying with a Guide Dog in tow. Laura Greaves meets one dedicated student and his canine companion. Aaron Steley has been visually impaired all his life. He was born with about 10 per cent of the average level […]
Ever wondered what it takes, when it comes to moving your pet overseas? Meet Molly. She may look like just your average miniature Schnauzer pup but, in fact, she managed to fly from Changchun in China to the latte-sipping city of Melbourne, without even batting an eyelid. Molly’s mum Jody speaks with Kylie Baracz about […]
After working for years in the television industry, Serena Faber Nelson knew she wanted to work with dogs. Putting her journalism degree to good use, she started the popular dog blog Pretty Fluffy, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? From as young as I […]
Carers for puppies destined to assist people with disabilities are always in demand. Kylie Baracz speaks to first-time SEDA puppy carers and discovers how you can become part of the program. At Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA), there is always an urgent need for puppy carers. As a charity that provides dogs to assist the […]
How far would you go to commemorate your pet? Laura Greaves meets three dog owners who are determined to honour their canine companions. “I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of my guide dog” Melbourne-based law student Henry Macphillamy, 27, was devastated when his guide dog, Bill, passed away in 2012, aged just six. He decided […]
