‘Started to panic’: Beloved dog stolen
A beloved dog has been stolen from her home in an inner suburb of Adelaide, and her owner is appealing for help.
Pets
Why pet owners could soon need ‘licence’
A coroner has made a huge suggestion that could change pet ownership in one state forever – after a tiny baby was mauled to death by a dog.
Man accused of horrific act to pet cat
Shocking details have emerged after a pet cat died in grisly circumstances following fears it would harm a man’s children.
This could kill your dog in just 10 minutes
As animal lovers take their pets out to enjoy the sunshine this summer, new warnings have emerged about this common mistake that could cost them their life.
‘Numb’: Dog owner’s worst nightmare
Dog owners are being urged to consider potentially life-saving training for their pets after one woman’s shattering experience.
50 sick animals discovered on puppy farm
Two people are facing 23 charges of animal cruelty after 50 sick animals were discovered on a pomeranian puppy farm.
Update in Molly the magpie saga
The people’s magpie is once again in limbo after a “concerned citizen” took a custody battle all the way to the Supreme Court.
‘Toxic’: Dog chemo sparks outrageous debate
When Alexandra Senter’s beloved dog Monty received a horror diagnosis, she was determined to go to great lengths to save him.
Aussie doesn’t blame pet for ripping off arm
An Aussie has revealed the horrifying moment her own dog tore her arm off — describing what triggered the attack and how she feels about the pet.
Dog trainer’s shocking videos after stabbing
A highly-regarded dog trainer from Sydney’s eastern suburbs filmed herself admitting she had stabbed a man with a kitchen knife during a bloody altercation.
Mum mauled by dogs walking baby
Residents say the same group of dogs put an elderly woman in hospital, only a day earlier.
‘Selfish’: Locals absolutely lose it over ban
A nasty war of words has erupted over a “selfish” plan, pushed by multi-millionaire homeowners, to ban dogs from a popular beach on the NSW south coast.
Puppy farm shut down, 250 dogs homeless
One state’s largest puppy farm has been permanently shut down and hundreds of labradoodles are in desperate need of a loving home.
Husky mauls 6-week-old baby to death
The baby died in the home after the unprovoked attacked left him with lethal injuries.
Cat owners need to stop saying ‘s’
Cat owners have been told not to say the letter “s” to their cats because it has been compared to “swearing” at them.
Proof dog owners are the worst people
A recent report has exposed dog owners as some of the most “selfish and entitled” people, says Caleb Bond.
Huge pet food myth people don’t notice
A popular pet food trend has boomed into a $214 billion industry, but one Sydney vet is warning of the risks owners should know about.
‘Life is scary’: Abbie’s big announcement
Media personality Abbie Chatfield has revealed the “difficult” but rewarding new role she’s recently stepped into.
Beloved pet found after daring escape
A desperate plea and a lengthy search to help find a beloved dog has resulted in good news for his two owners.
Aussie slams $50 Aldi ‘dupe’ of her $700 item
When shoppers compared a new Aldi item to this Sydney business owner’s luxury product, she headed in store to check it out for herself.
The ‘strategic approach’ one couple used to win rental
South Australia is moving to entrench wide-ranging protections for renters and prospective tenants struggling to lock down a place to stay.
Family’s fears after man killed in dog attack
The family of a 40-year-old man have developed a specific phobia after he was fatally mauled while trying to save a woman and child from a vicious dog attack.
Woman’s tears after fatal dog attack
A woman has broken down in tears as she described the last moments before her ex was fatally mauled while rescuing her and her child from a vicious dog attack.
Truth about huge pet food trend
One prevailing school of thought about how and what we feed our pets is not without its risks, warns a Sydney vet.
Dog ‘ripped off’ man’s flesh before fatal attack
A ‘very, very ferocious’ dog mauled a real estate agent only 18 months before it fatally attacked a man who bravely defended the lives of a woman and a child.
Man saved child from ‘ferocious’ dog attack
A man saved the lives of a woman and a child when he intervened in an attack by two dogs that then turned on him, an inquest has been told.
Owner’s miraculous rescue of exotic bird
Firefighters had to lift the exotic bird’s owner into the air in the hopes of getting the beloved pet back after it vanished days earlier.
Shock detail in baby boy’s death by family dog
A family dog that fatally attacked a five-week-old baby boy had attacked the neighbour’s dog just weeks earlier, an inquest into his death has heard.
‘Traumatic’: Update on dog attack survivor
The friend of an aged care worker who survived a violent dog attack at one of her clients homes has shared a major update on her condition.
Tragic update in violent dog attack
A woman has suffered serious injuries to her chest and limbs after a staffy dog attacked her at home.
Snake chokes cat in ’terrifying’ sight
The owner had to step in herself to break the two apart after the snake had wrapped itself around the cat’s neck in a “terrifying” sight.
12yo girl fights 2m python to save pet
The 12-year-old niece of a radio star has bravely fought off a 2m python in the backyard of her home to save her pet guinea pig.
How to tell if your dog is depressed
Is your dog going through a ruff time? Dog owners are being asked to lookout for signs their four-legged friend is suffering from canine depression.
‘Cruel’: Neglected dog in pain, unable to eat
A man and a woman have fronted court after the RSPCA found their pet dog in a horrifying condition in their home.
Horrific animal act caught on camera
Shocking footage of a family cat being brutally attacked on a quiet suburban street has emerged.
Twist in woman’s $40 living room ‘cafe’
A Canberra resident’s ad promoting a “cat cafe” in her loungeroom caused quite a stir after it was posted to a local Facebook group.
‘Terrifying’ bird photo sparks warning
A “terrifying” photo of a cockatoo shared in a Sydney community Facebook page has sparked a warning about a deadly avian disease.
TV star’s threats to sue after cops shoot dog
TV personality Rob Dale has lashed police after his eight-year-old French mastiff-Great Dane cross was fatally shot by police during the arrest of a suspect.
Cops uncover crime ring exporting lizards
Police say they have uncovered a criminal group allegedly found with $1.2 million worth of a highly unusual illegal Australian item.
Goldendoodle costs family $6,000
In thirty minutes, one furry criminal tried to bite off more than he can chew – but couldn’t eat all the evidence.
Reason dog owner scared to enter own yard
A dog owner has come home from work to discover one of her pet dogs bloody and wounded, seemingly attacked by other dogs.
Horrific CCTV exposes woman’s cruelty
A woman who shockingly threw her dog off the top of a two-storey carpark has been jailed. WARNING: Distressing content.
‘Very sad’: Dogs banned from popular beach
Residents near a popular beach are clashing over new rules to ban dogs from some areas of the beautiful waters and local bushland.
Woman turns down $200k offer for her dog
A woman has riled up TikTok viewers after claiming that a stranger offered her $200,000 for her Doberman pinscher puppy.
‘I’ll skip it’: Model’s radical Christmas plan
A model has revealed why she’ll only be buying Christmas presents for herself and her dog this year.
‘Stupid’: Shock over dog’s treatment
A Queensland dog owner has come under fire after a photo of them transporting their pup was slammed as “irresponsible”.
Tragic reason puppies are homeless
The Petbarn foundation has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, urging Aussies to help spread love to dogs and puppies in need.
‘Mystery illness’ killing dogs spreading in US
Cases of a fatal respiratory condition in dogs have appeared across the US, as veterinarians scramble to determine what is causing the mysterious illness.
Woman reunited with dumped pet pythons
A Sydney woman has been reunited with her domesticated pet pythons after her ex-partner allegedly placed them in a box on the footpath.
Popular dog toys sold at Big W recalled
Children as well as pets are at risk from these popular dog toys sold at Big W that have been recalled.
Urgent warning over popular dog products
Several popular dog products have been recalled over fears they could pose a serious and fatal risk to children and our favourite four-legged friends.
Questions raised over major election promise
Questions have been asked about an election promise to make it easier for renters to do one thing while leasing properties.
Four in hospital after horror dog attack
A man has been seriously injured and three other people have been rushed to hospital after a vicious dog attack.
Popular dog food recalled over mould fear
A popular manufacturer of dog food has issued a warning for some of its products containing mould sold across Australia.
‘Targeted’: Family discovers dead puppy
The family were devastated when they returned home to find their three-month-old puppy had suffered fatal injuries.
Toto’s air miles remain a mystery
The air miles first pooch Toto has racked up in the 15 months since Anthony Albanese became Prime Minister have come under scrutiny.
‘More than childcare’: Woman’s shock claim
Pet owners have seen one cost climb astronomically, but one dog lover has revealed the way she is saving thousands.
‘Dangerous’: Outcome after horror mauling
The dog’s owner made the devastating decision more than a month after she almost lost her arm in a brutal mauling by her two rottweilers.
Owner’s heartbreak over ‘dangerous’ dog
A woman who is still recovering from serious injuries after a brutal dog attack could soon have her beloved pet euthanased.
Surgeon: Toilet act you should never do
A veterinary surgeon cautions against the practice of flushing cat or dog faeces down the toilet due to potential health hazards for both humans and animals.
Most popular dog name in Australia
The most popular name in Australia for our four-legged friends has been revealed – and it might not be what you’d expect.
Child in hospital after dog attack
A 10-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after he was attacked by a dog.
Horrific update after dogs mauled woman
There has been a devastating deterioration in the condition of a woman mauled by her pet rottweilers on the weekend.
‘Gross negligence’: Dog mistakenly put down
The family dog was mistakenly taken from the home, put down by animal control officers and handed back to owners in a rubbish bag.
Wild claim after rottweiler attack
The family of a woman who was tragically mauled when she was “caught in a crossfire” between her pet rottweilers has made a bombshell claim.
Sad reason behind vicious dog attack
A dog who was responsible for mauling a man and a woman has been revealed to have a traumatic past, which may have caused it to snap.
Chilling posts before vicious dog attack
A woman mauled by her two dogs lovingly gushed about her beloved pooches online before the vicious attack.
Chilling detail after rottweiler mauling
The young woman who was savagely attacked by her two pet rottweilers at her Perth home had a warning outside about the animals.
‘Second class citizens’: Push for change
A group of Australians are furious, claiming they are being treated as second-class citizens for this one reason.
Uproar over painful council ’blitz’
Hundreds of angry locals have committed to fighting back against a controversial council motion proposed this week.
Bloody scene after dog attacks family
Two people are in hospital after a beloved pitbull-cross turned on its family unexpectedly.
‘Obsessed’: Aussies rush for $19 Kmart item
A mum has inadvertently cleared out shelves at the discount store after revealing one of its popular products doubles up as something else.
Adorable pup rescued from mine shaft
A Father’s Day dog walk has taken a dramatic twist, with emergency services called for a marathon rescue.
Beloved cat drowns in ‘wicked’ way
Authorities are searching for the person who deliberately killed a “defenceless” pet cat in the most “cowardly” way. WARNING: Graphic images
What your dog is trying to tell you
An expert has revealed the unique way dogs can easily understand humans. Here’s how.
Graphic warning about popular dog toy
A veterinarian has issued a warning to dog owners over the dangers of a popular toy – saying it could cost a fortune in dental bills.
Iconic dog gives birth to seven puppies
One of the world’s most recognisable dogs has welcomed a litter of adorable pups.
Bizarre business making mum six figures
A single mum who used to be on benefits is now making six figures – by breeding huge snails.
‘This was a crime’: Barnaby loses it on dogs
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on the doggie drama involving US actor Amber Heard and her ex Johnny Depp after a surprise announcement.
Stolen puppies reunited with owner
The last two missing puppies were found by police on Tuesday after the litter of five was stolen from their yard.
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