‘Unliftable’: Sophie may be Australia’s fattest dog
Meet Sophie the staffie from South Australia. RSPCA inspectors say she’s more than four times her optimum weight and is the fattest dog they’ve ever seen.
Pets
‘Ridiculous’ reason woman’s cat taken away
A woman whose lost cat was rehomed after a pound mix-up has blasted the “ridiculous” situation and is pleading with the new owner to come forward.
Doggie bolognese and other hacks to save cash on pet food
Like people, animals can eat well on a budget. It just takes a little thought and preparation. See our tips for taking a bite out of your pet food costs.
Call for tough new $4k fine for dog owners
It’s a move that fierce animal advocate wants to see introduced Australia-wide, with severe fines for pet owners who don’t obey.
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‘They handed my cat to me. He was frozen’
THIS is the moment a 10-year-old girl said goodbye to her beloved cat—put down without consent by a vet who thought he was a stray.
The most spoiled pets in Australia
FROM personal stylists to beauty pageants and home delivery meals, meet the dog owners who are sparing no expense to indulge their fur-kid’s whims.
Stevie the dog allowed to go to school
IN A decision that could save the life of a young boy, a Florida judge has ruled that Stevie the carer dog can accompany his mate to school.
Judge’s last walk: honour guard for beloved police dog
OFFICERS form guard of honour outside vet clinic where police dog was taken to be put down.
‘They have done nothing wrong’
THE awful news stories last week were about terrible humans, not bad dogs. Greyhounds are beautiful, docile, silky creatures who need YOUR love. Here’s proof.
Heiress’s dog almost steals Best in Show
THIS beagle won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club but kidnap victim turned bank robber Patty Hearst’s dog almost stole the show.
Custody battle over ‘zombie’ cat
BART the cat garnered the world’s attention when he clawed his way out of a grave after five days. Now those who nursed him back to health are being sued.
Move over models: Mutts take on New York
THE fashion world knows no bounds as these doggie stars strutted their stuff on a New York catwalk in a show with a twist.
Is this the fattest cat in Aus?
WEIGHING in at 10.5kg, Oscar the cat has been living large on mince meat and yoghurt — until now. He’s been put on a diet, but no one’s told him yet.
‘Zombie cat’ embroiled in custody battle
A CAT that crawled out of its grave five days after it was hit by a car and buried is now the subject of a legal tug of war.
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