All rescue dog Jasmin wanted was a new home. All Luke Thompson wanted was a new mate. After a rocky start, they found forever in each other. Kristie Bradfield learns more about their story.
Kylie Baracz speaks to Jan Allen about her involvement with AMRRIC and how she has helped increase the wellbeing of rural dogs in indigenous communities.
COMPETITION CLOSED This book is a story about a dog named Ben, who’s on an adventure to find his way back to his loving family. Though Ben has never been out in the world on his own, he will not stop his journey until he’s safely back with his loved ones, Roy and Molly. He […]
Sassy by name and sassy by nature — Laura Greaves meets a pint-sized rescue dog making a big impact. Sassy the Blue Nose Pit Bull doesn’t look like other dogs. She was born with scoliosis and deformed legs, which give Sassy a peculiar gait and make it impossible for her to negotiate stairs. She also […]
Summer is famous for storms, and along with storm season comes reason to fear for some of our four-legged friends. By Sophia Auld. Shortly after I met my husband, he took me out for a beachside picnic. But our romantic evening was interrupted by a phone call around 9pm. “We’ve got your dog,” the stranger […]
Want to adopt but don’t know where to start? Lauren Clarke finds out more. With thousands of dogs across Australia and New Zealand sent to shelters every year, the rescue market is sadly booming. Giving a new forever home to an animal is one of the best things you can do, both for the […]
Deafness is common in dogs and in many cases cannot be reversed. Caroline Zambrano finds out which breeds are prone to hearing loss and how to live with a deaf dog. Ivy is a special dog for many reasons. A mix of enchanting beauty and loving personality, the two-year-old blue-eyed Great Dane cross is […]
Embarking on the journey of a lifetime, Animal Aid Abroad (AAA)’s CEO and founder, Janet, and her rescue dog Jack, are walking across Australia from Melbourne, Victoria to Perth, Western Australia, to raise much-needed funds and awareness for the abused and overworked animals around the globe that the organisation helps. Janet is self-funding this walk […]
Each issue, we focus on some of the true heroes of the dog world, looking after our canine friends who need it most. This edition, we meet Sonja Coombes from Hear No Evil, Australian Deaf Dog Rescue to find out more about this great organisation. DL: When did you first start Hear No Evil? SC: […]
EnsoPet Do your bit for the environment and invest in an EnsoPet, the compost system that’s perfect for your pet’s waste. Simply install the EnsoPet into your garden, then collect pet waste using the handy tools provided and drop it into your composter. EnsoPet Starter is then sprinkled on top, causing the micro-organisms inside to […]
