Pets & Wildlife

SMART Pets. Window, Dog, Open, Domestic Life. Picture: iStock

Pet owners demand same work benefits as parents

Australian pet owners want workplaces to implement pet policies and acknowledgment similar to what parents of children receive.

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The reason vets are so expensive

Pets are expensive but when accidents or illnesses occur, our cute companions can rack up thousands of dollars in vet bills. Find out why vet bills are usually so high.

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Sausage dog’s $14k surgery

Jodie Nixon’s beloved sausage dog, Hunter, needed emergency surgery with a $14,000 price tag. Find out har far Aussies will go for their pets.

This is what you can do to save koalas. Source: Supplied

Pets and Wildlife

Shocking statistic Australia should be ashamed of

There’s a reason Australian native wildlife is so vulnerable. And it’s up to us all to help save our iconic species.

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Manly

The life of a dog influencer: ‘It’s one party after another’

AMAZING PICTURES: Their wardrobes are stocked with designer gear and their diaries are chokka with parties. Our paparazzi photographer was at the latest must-do dog influencer event.

NSW

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. Guide Dogs Australia NEW PUPS.It’s been a challenging start to 2020 for Australia. We’re getting in touch today to bring you a fluffy heart-warmer to lift the spirits of your audience.Guide Dogs Australia is celebrating its first litter of the year! To mark the occasion, we are sharing footage of the newly arrived I litter, hold onto your heartstrings!.This loveable litter of life-changing of Labradors consists of:Ivy, Indiana, Ixie, Ike, Iggy, Igloo, IrvinEach of these pups need a loving and responsible home to help care for them over the next 12 months. Puppy Raisers play a critical role in transforming these young pups into reliable Guide Dogs that will one day provide essential companionship and independence to someone who is blind or has low vision.

Cuteness alert: Loveable labs need a home

Remain calm, the most adorable litter of pooches are looking for a home for the next 12 months. The pawesome pups need owners as they prepare for a life as guide dogs assisting the blind. HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP.

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How BJ the dog saved a brave cop’s anguish

The nightmares began when former officer Damien Buckley was forced to shoot dead a Tinder stalker who had stabbed a female doctor 11 times. He thought he couldn’t live with his daily anguish — until he met his PTSD BJ.

Conservation

Yolandi Vermaak suspects that one wombat drank most of the 27L of water in only five day. Picture: Wombat Rescue/Facebook

Ingenious way locals are saving animals

Animal lovers are solving the water crisis for local wildlife using an innovative method that costs less than $30.

QLD News

Sisters Claudia 13, and Mia Brown 14, with Buffy the Maltese Terrier. Photo Lachie Millard

Australia’s top dog and cat breeds revealed

Australians love their pets but not all animals are created equal. Here are the top dog and cat breeds for 2019. Is yours on the list?

Pets

Fagin the 10 year old three legged Burmese cat and Franya, the 10 year old Maltese X, are inseparable friends.Picture: Jay Town

Which is the superior pet, cat or dog?

Choosing between a cat and dog is tricky. Dogs need lots of stimulation and regular walks, while cats are happy to be left alone. Which pet is best for you?

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