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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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Keeping track of your pet’s fitness

Fitness trackers have long been a phenomenon among humans and are fast becoming the must-have accessory for dogs.

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Avoid a disaster with your pet this Christmas

From new toys to tinsel to fatty foods, the weather and Santa: there’s plenty for your pets to worry about this time of year. Here’s how to keep them safe.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 16th NOVEMBER 2021 - EMBARGOED - MUST TALK TO JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE USE.Pictured are nurses at SASH Animal Hospital at North Ryde in Sydney prepping an injured Wedge Tailed Eagle named Tuross for surgery. The Eagle was handed in to Wildlife Rescue South Coast after a property owner found the bird floundering on her property.The diagnosis is a broken leg which the surgeons will fix with a rod and a plate. Tuross will then undertake rehabilitation until being released into the wild again.Picture: Richard Dobson

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Vets help injured eagle fly again

A wedge-tailed eagle is recovering after a delicate operation to repair a broken leg at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney. See the surgery video.

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Pedigree dog outdoors on a sunny summer day.

Are you the right person to adopt a dog?

Adopting a dog changes a person and a dog’s life. But there are five key questions experts say you must consider beforehand.

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Occy from Laura Greaves' book Incredible Dog Journeys

Occy’s amazing 170km odyssey

Philippa Johnston feared the worst when her two-year-old Staffy cross Occy went missing in a storm. Two days later an exhausted, dehydrated dog limped through a Sydney railyard.

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Tim Cahill and his dog Lumo at the Intercontinental Hotel in Double Bay on the 28th of February 2020. Photographer: Adam Yip

What soccer legend Tim Cahill learnt from a greyhound

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill’s first move as ambassador of the Greyhounds as Pets program was adopting retired racer Lumo — now it’s changed his life.

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NSW Dogs of Oz Contenders

PHOTO GALLERY: Did your pooch make the cut? Have a look at our gallery to see if your pet made the NSW Top Dog contenders.

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SUNDAY TELEGRAPH - 26/2/20Young soprano from Opera Australia, Danita Weatherstone, pictured with dogs in Sydney today to promote upcoming animal auditions for roles in La Traviata. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Opera Australia’s search for new star goes to the dogs

Opera Australia’s latest round of auditions has gone to the dogs – literally, with the company calling for pooches to put their best paw forward for a chance to appear in the upcoming performance of La Traviata. VIDEO: HOW TO AUDITION

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See the list of NSW Top Dogs contenders

Every dog will have its day, especially if it is a finalist in the Dogs of Oz Top Dogs competition. See if your pup made the list of NSW contenders.

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EMBARGO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd 2020: Australia's Best Friend Campaign. #australiasbestfriendMatt at his home with his service dog Ulric, a Lykos. Ulric is off duty when at home but always sticks close to Matt and loves to play.Matt was an investigator with the ADF. He was deployed to the Middle East on a couple of occasions and investigated the deaths of soldiers. He developed severe PTSD through what he investigated and saw. The PTSD only manifested itself after he injured his back and was no longer able to work - when there was nothing keeping him busy his trauma floated to the surface. His service dog Ulric has saved his life - literally. He says the dog stopped him from killing himself on two occasions. On an everyday level, the dog is there to sense his anxiety and get him out of situations that could be bad for him. He wants to get the message across the service these dogs perform, and how they should be treated in public (ie, if you see a dog with a

How a service dog saved Matt Good’s life

When former army investigator Matt Good returned from Afghanistan, his PTSD spiralled out of control. But, thanks to Ulric, his friend and service dog, he is still alive today.

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24/04/2019: Musician Paul Mac with his dog George Michael at his home studio ahead of release of his album 'Mesmerism'. Outside of his extensive solo career, Mac is a trusted collaborator, having worked with some of AustraliaÕs biggest names in music including Sia, Kylie Minogue, Ngaiire and Daniel Johns, who he released an album with under the moniker, The Dissociatives. Most recently stepping into a composition role, scoring for Australian film, TV and theatre pieces, including Sydney Theatre Company & Nakkiah LuiÕs How To Rule The World and his own theatre show at this yearÕs Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, The Rise and Fall of St George. Hollie Adams/The Australian

Best of the best dog-related songs from Australian artists

Check out these 30 pawsome songs on Spotify about man’s best friend – the furry, loveable, loyal canine.

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‘Unconditional love’: MKR star on life with his labrador

He’s a TV foodie and personal trainer to Hollywood’s A-list stars. But for Luke Hines, the one constant is his labrador, Chia. SEE THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR YOU

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Members of the Petbarn grooming team competed in the Ausgroom 2018 competition, an annual grooming competition held by the Pet Industry Association PIAA. Mickleham Local, Janelle Austin, Grooming Development Manager, won Best in Group and placed 1st in Gundog Masters Class. She is pictured with her American Cockerspaniel Rocky at work on Tuesday 24th July, 2018.

How to keep your pooch looking clean and smelling fresh

Petbarn’s grooming development manager Janelle Austin reveals her top dog grooming tips to help makeover even the most unkept of mutts.

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