Kylie 
Just like health insurance for people, pet insurance can be expensive. It is often something that people say they can’t afford and will just take the risk that their pets don’t get very sick, or have an accident. As much as we all take the very best care of our pets and love them to … Read more
Bringing a new pet into the family is a wonderful, joyous occasion. Especially if the pet has been adopted from a shelter or a rescue group and therefore you are giving it a new, loving family. Often, families decide to adopt a pet around the holiday season so that at least some members of the … Read more
Congratulations on getting your new puppy! Although house-training probably won’t be the first thing on your mind, and you’re probably more focused on introducing your new pup to your family and friends, the basics of house-training really should start as soon as your puppy arrives home. This will make it easier in the long run, … Read more
No one wants to have to go about their day knowing that they’ve left their pet at home in an unhappy state. Dogs are very social animals, and can often become anxious when separated from their owner. Anxiety is characterised by signs of distress such as toileting in the house, heavy panting, salivation, barking, howling, … Read more
I’d like to share a true story that happened one day at work a couple of years ago to highlight how important the work rescue groups perform is to the welfare of thousands of animals around the world. One afternoon I answered the phone as I usually do and on the other end was a … Read more
Having been in business for 14 years and boasting over 420,000 pet care visits worth of practical experience, we are well placed to understand the needs of everyday pet owners. We talk to them every day! We understand that your pets will miss you like crazy whenever you are not there with them. But as … Read more
Every day we see dozens of images on-line of pets who are in desperate situations, usually through no fault of their own. There are a miriad of reasons why pets find themselves needing a new home – puppy farms, greyhound racing, horse racing, jumps racing, domestic violence, lack of pet friendly rental options, changed circumstances … Read more
Families take on all shapes and sizes in modern Australia. Some are big, some are small, some have one parent, some have two, some have mums, some have dads, lots have pets. Many families are not having their first baby until their early 30s, by which time a pet is often an established member of … Read more
Owning a dog is a big responsibility. There’s a lot more to it than feeding it once or twice a day and patting its head every now and then when you pass by. I won’t go into all the requirements to ensure your dog is healthy in body and mind in this post, but will … Read more
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.16 million renting families are pet owners. Yet, landlords are reluctant to advertise a property as welcoming to pets off the bat, and many people assume that the landlord or the property manager will automatically reject requests for pets. However, if you have been lucky enough to find … Read more