Cats and dogs could get virus jab

Researchers have called for domestic animals to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying the virus’ ability to mutate poses “significant” risk.

Understanding Family Law in Australia

‘Lowlifes’: Owner’s fury at dog thieves

A cruel dog thief has threatened to stab two Melbourne teenagers as they tried to stop their beloved family pet being stolen.

‘Deeply shocking’ act of animal cruelty

An elderly cat was left malnourished and in need of treatment for an infected stomach wound after an act designed to cause a ‘slow, terrifying and agonising death’.

Dog goes missing on Spirit of Tassie

A distraught dog owner, who was moving from Tasmania to Queensland, is desperately searching for her ‘best friend’ after her pet vanished while crossing Bass Strait.

Understanding your caged bird

While birds make great pets, owners should ensure these specific requirements are met to ensure their feathered friend lives a happy life.

Animals die in late night pet shop blaze

Police and fire crews are investigating whether a blaze that killed several animals in a pet shop was suspicious.

Chickens killed, displayed at school

Three pet chickens were slaughtered at an Adelaide primary school and their carcasses laid out on play equipment, leaving kids ‘distressed’.

Mouse plague: Vet’s warning to pet owners

The mouse plague ravaging large parts of Australia has led to a spike in the deadly rodent-borne bacterial disease, leptospirosis. Here’s what to look out for.

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.

Siberian husky’s non verbal messages

Siberian huskies are a unique breed of dog and typically very intelligent. While some behaviours may seem abnormal, they could actually be trying to tell you something.

‘Creepy crawlies’: shock new diet for your pet

Cockroaches, fly larvae and sustainably-raised crickets will soon become a vital (and apparently delicious) part of what our pets eat, in a dramatic shift towards a vegan diet.

The big losers in Bunnings’ new direction

Bunings has announced one of its biggest changes in decades, and Aussies are rejoiced. But not everyone is happy.