Meet the platypus who won’t stop swimming
Found near-starved and drowned in a Brisbane storm drain, a platypus has made an incredible comeback, but his survival depends on his carer finding the money to pay for his expensive $800 a week diet.
Pets And Wildlife
‘I’ve been bitten 1000 times’: snake catcher reveals near death moments
Queensland snake catcher on his multiple near-death experiences. Plus he reveals the frightening places where snakes are hiding in your home as Queensland heads into its worst stake season ever. WATCH NOW
Listed: SEQ’s top 25 doggy day cares
They have four legs instead of two, but an increasing number of Queenslanders are sending their ‘fur babies’ to doggy day care centres more than ever before. See our list of the best.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Snake catcher devastated after python ‘strangled’
A Queensland snake catcher has been brought ‘close to tears’ after a python was allegedly purposely killed on a CBD street. There were reports two people had been seen ‘strangling’ the snake.
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Revealed: Who you voted in as Toowoomba’s quirkiest pet
We recently asked readers to vote for Toowoomba’s quirkiest pet and we can now reveal who has claimed the title. See the results here.
Revealed: Toowoomba’s top 10 cutest cats named
We recently asked you which kitty you thought deserved the title and here are the top 10 cats you voted for
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.
Pets in need of a home and up for adoption now
Toowoomba RSPCA have cats and dogs in need of a forever home, and if a furry friend is your new year’s resolution they could be right here.
Movement tackles rat stereotypes, disreputable adoption avenues
Not everyone falls in love with rats at first sight, but one growing community has plenty to say about why you should.
Gallery: Dogs run riot at return of Ruff Mudder challenge
A unique event returned to Toowoomba Showground for the second time on the weekend with dogs of all shapes and sizes taking part in the K9 Ruff Mudder.
Gallery: K9 Ruff Mudder challenge at Toowoomba Showground
With plenty of mud, puddles and obstacles the K9 Ruff Mudder was a dream for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Check out who took on the course at Toowoomba Showground this weekend.
Fight against mountain bike trails in Redwood Park to continue
Environmental groups have vowed to keep up the pressure on council to abandon plans for mountain bike trails through Redwood Park, while putting forward alternative routes.
GALLERY: Music, parties and pets on a perfect Sunday
A beautiful day in Queens Park for micro music festival, birthday parties and playing with man’s best friend.
Highly venomous snake recovered from Darling Downs school
Quick thinking by teachers at a Darling Downs school helped a snake catcher recover a baby eastern brown snake, with the warmer months bringing the reptiles out of hibernation.
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