‘Nonsense’ animal debate Australia simply has to have
Calls are growing louder to ban a ‘nonsense’ animal practice that runs across Australia.
Pets & Wildlife
And into downward dog: Welcome to Puppy Yoga
If you find regular yoga boring, you’ll be paw-sitively delighted with the addition of some four-legged friends.
Shannon says play the ‘seniors’ card at mega winter adoption day
Ahead of a bumper Greyhounds As Pets Winter Adoption Day on Sunday, Shannon Pestana gives the perks of greyhound adoption the seal of approval.
‘What a w**ker’: Car hits koala twice – then drives off
A woman has recounted the heartbreaking moment she watched a koala reportedly hit by the same car twice.
‘Karen of all Karens’: Neighbour’s savage note over ‘stupid barking mongrels’
A Brisbane woman has taken to social media to vent her frustrations after a neighbour left a string of notes berating her “brainless mutts”.
Desperate battle to keep Aussie icon alive
A beloved Aussie icon continues to face a fight for its future – but there could soon be good news.
‘This nonsense with our dogs has to stop’
Australia’s off-leash debate is now off the chain as debate rages over whether dogs should always be tied up.
Off-leash debate erupts after savage dog attack
Should dogs ever be allowed off their leash? The debate has resurfaced after a savage dog attack. CAST YOUR VOTE
Woman’s snake terror: ‘I think that’s my cat inside’
An Aussie woman has shared the terrifying moment she found her cat inside a giant scrub python.
‘Selfish and lazy’: Aussie dog poo debate erupts
Hundreds of Aussies have slammed pet owners who admitted they would rather leave their dog’s poo in public rather than pick up after them. Have your say.
Crocs hate the dentist too: Keeper injured during risky check up
A monster croc’s toothache led to one of the world’s riskiest dentist appointments and injured his expert keeper. Watch the video.
Popular vet to headline biggest Greyhound Adoption Day yet
Dr. Lewis Hunt, who rose to fame after serving a season as the Bondi Vet on the popular reality TV series, has come on board as the lead ambassador for Sunday’s Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) National Adoption Day.
Shoppers stunned as crocodile strolls into servo
Locals got the fright of their lives when an unexpected guest made its way to their neighbourhood service station. SEE THE VIDEO
‘It’s really lovely’: The clever dogs making reading paw-ssible
Kids across the country are overcoming their reading difficulties, with the help of some furry friends.
Small turtle or big strawberry?: Tiny Tim shell-ebrates second birthday
Australia’s favourite Indian Star tortoise, Tiny Tim happily digs into his special miniature cake as he celebrates his second birthday.
Stevenson says speed dating can lead to your ‘paw-fect’ match
The scene is set for a bumper Valentine’s Speed Dating Adoption Day on Saturday with over 40 greyhounds looking for love at Greyhounds As Pets HQ at Londonderry.
Pet project: ‘Aussie Mates In The States’ reaches memorable milestone
Greyhound Racing NSW’s pilot program ‘Aussie Mates With The States’ celebrated a memorable milestone this week with the 500th greyhound touching down on American soil.
From polluted plastic to fantastic: Tiny turtle’s miracle recovery
Tama the hatchling turtle washed up on a Sydney beach having eaten so much plastic her gut was riddled with it. It should have killed her. But 18 months on, she’s set for release.
Watch: Aussie snake wranglers reveal their wildest catches
From coiled around a traffic light to slithering over a toilet roll, snake wranglers have revealed their craziest catches. Watch the video.
DNA testing in wild chase for rare prehistoric fish
A search has been underway in northern NSW for a prehistoric amphibious creature – one seemingly as elusive as the fabled Loch Ness monster. Here’s what we know.
WATCH: Winter Adoption Day A Resounding Success
Sunday’s Greyhounds As Pets Winter Adoption Day, headlined by the appearance of Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, proved a resounding success with 61 greyhounds rehomed during the afternoon.
‘D**khead’ caught on video fishing metres from huge croc
A shocking video of a “d**ckhead” fisho casually flicking lures on a sandbank of a Far North river literally metres from a huge saltwater croc has divided the internet.
How savvy pet owners are scoring a dream rental
It’s tough out there for plenty of renters, especially pet owners but there are a few things you can do to make it easier. For yourself, your furry friend and your landlord.
Cahill returns to where it all began for Winter Adoption Day
Passionate Greyhounds As Pets ambassador Tim Cahill will spearhead a massive Winter Adoption Day in Earlwood this Sunday.
Good things come in threes: Matt spreading the word ahead of biggest Winter Adoption Day yet
On the back of a year of record rehoming numbers, Greyhounds As Pets is gearing up for a bumper Winter Adoption Day at Gough Whitlam Park on August 13.
The side hustle helping Aussies earn extra cash
It’s helping people overcome the cost-of-living crisis, from earning extra cash to maintaining daily healthy habits.
Scene set for biggest greyhound adoption day yet
Greyhounds As Pets will celebrate its biggest adoption day yet this Sunday at Moore Park where 40 retirees will be up for adoption.
‘Eating machine’: Snake devours wallaby
A large scrub python has been caught on camera devouring a wallaby at a popular Queensland beachside village. GRAPHIC WARNING:
Fundraiser started for Far North Queensland chicken with four legs
The wildlife carer of a rare four-legged chicken born in North Queensland says it is a conjoined twin and is hopeful it will undergo surgery so it can survive.
Six simple parenting hacks to ace being a furbaby mum or dad
Dr Fiona Patterson may well be the Dr Spock of the four-legged world, with her six masterful hacks helping ensure becoming a furbaby mum or dad remains a pure joy.
Queensland chook born with four legs
A four-legged chicken born in Queensland has been turning heads – and not just down at KFC’s head office.
What your dog is trying to tell you
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.
Australia’s most popular pet names revealed
Aussies are mad for their pets. We might also be mad when it comes to naming them too.
‘Left for dead’: Dolphin drowns after struggling in Bronte shark net
An eastern suburbs mayor wants shark nets banished after a dolphin drowned after becoming entangled in shark nets off Bronte Beach. WATCH THE HEARTBREAKING VIDEO
Sydney’s newest TikTok star reveals secrets to success
He might just be a Sydney pooch who enjoys a swim but Prince Fredrick has amassed a huge TikTok following worth millions upon millions of views. This is how he did it.
The surprising reason a horse went through a Maccas drive-through
Vision of a horse in the back seat of a hatchback at a McDonalds drive-through has gone viral. Watch the video.
Jet ski ‘cowboys’ terrorise dolphins in coastal tourist towns
Jet ski riders have been driving authorities “nuts” and putting dolphins under extreme stress at a Mid-North Coast holiday town in NSW.
‘Forget this folly’: Council hears challenge to controversial tree bill
Gordon Timbs fought for years to have a tree removed from his property, but faced pushback from local council. On one windy night, the tree collapsed and killed him. Find out why amendments to planning rule introduced after his death have stirred controversy.
Greyson the flag-bearer for Adopt A Senior Pet Month
12-year-old greyhound Greyson and owner Yulia Bystrova have become inseparable.
DIY doggie treats to save you cash
With the ever-rising weekly grocery bill, consider making these cheap and easy dog treats to keep your best friend happy.
Walk on the wild side: Best animal pictures of 2022 revealed
From a ball of bees to snakes hanging in hundreds in caves, everything from the arresting to the electrifying features in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year | See the pictures
Most popular dog names of 2022 revealed
The most popular dog breeds and names in Australia have been released for 2022. Has your pooch made the list?
Freezing temps create a winter wonderland
Outer Sydney suburbs were blanketed in a fresh dump of snow overnight, turning some into a white paradise. See the photos.
Why your pets are behaving badly
The pandemic not only took an emotional toll on humans, our pets are feeling anxious and depressed. Here are the signs to look out for.
Bite club: Family pet behind most dog attacks on kids
Man’s best friend can be a menace to children, with a shock new study revealing the true impact of dog bite injuries on our health system. See the list of worst breeds for dog bites.
Shock new cost of Aussie pets
Aussie households are now spending more than three times their annual power bill on their beloved pets, with many ignoring easy ways to save on bills and expenses.
Entries closed: Hunt for NSW’s cutest dog
Our hunt for NSW’s cutest dog is still underway, but entries are now closed and voting is underway! Sniff out the competition here.
‘No fuss’: easing home alone blues for your pet
As back-to-the office mandates filter through, leaving your pets for the day is about to be reality. Here’s five ways to keep them happy when you’re out.
‘Creepy crawlies’: shock new diet for your pet
Cockroaches, fly larvae and sustainably-raised crickets will soon become a vital (and apparently delicious) part of what our pets eat, in a dramatic shift towards a vegan diet.
Why chickens make perfect pets
A cat is great and a dog is too, but those with little space would do well to consider the humble chicken.
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