A dog, rescued from a fighting ring and trained to be a beloved family member, has tragically died after being attacked in her Queensland backyard by someone else’s pet. *Distressing
The distressed owner of a Sunshine Coast op shop which supports rescue animals has described the moment she was woken at 4am by her crying and distraught shop manager to learn the “devastating” impact of a ferocious fire.
Two young fishermen couldn’t believe their luck when a 5m-long whale shark stalked their boat off a popular beach on the Sunshine Coast. SEE THE VIDEO
Central Queensland locals are seeing more big crocs in the beach and river, including a father and daughter who spotted one leisurely swimming near a popular pool and park. So why are we seeing more? VIDEO.
If ever you needed proof the Brisbane River is not a place to go swimming, this is it. More than 50 bull sharks have been spotted from a riverside apartment, with one quick-thinking witness recording the incredible vision. SEE THE VIDEO
A swoop on wild peacocks in this ritzy inner-west suburb has some locals in a flap. It’s the latest suburb to be split over whether the birds should be culled. TAKE OUR POLL
A veteran Sunshine Coast therapy dog has been farewelled with a guard of honour after he was diagnosed with cancer. WATCH THE VIDEO
A photo of a green tree frog with a baby eastern brown snake in a compromising position has left experienced snake catchers begging for answers. Can you help?
A surge in pet surrenders is hitting dog shelters as untrained Christmas puppies out of their “adorable stage” are sent back to the kennel to wait to be adopted.
When it comes to our pets, actions speak louder than words. But that doesn’t mean they’re not trying to tell us something. Here’s how to understand, and obey.
OPINION: Pets do not exist for our amusement, or to be exploited for social media notoriety. It’s a message that may need repeating in the wake of a recent crocodile attack in Queensland’s far north, writes Kylie Lang.
If you’re a cat person we have a treat for you: a one hour cuddle session with some of Queensland’s most eligible feline singles at Lucky Cat Cafe. Read the happy adoption tales.
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