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
There is nothing better in the world than spending time with your family on the weekend. In this modern world, the word ‘Family’ means different things to different people. Dogs in particular love to experience new things and go new places. They love to sniff every tree, check their ‘wee-mails’, roll in the grass, paddle at the beach, fetch … Read more
We’d love to share a true story with you. It started over eight months ago when the State Trustees contacted us and asked if we could look after the pets of an elderly gentleman who had to go into hospital. Of course we said we could, and our carer Alex started visiting them. The dog, … Read more
Are you considering bringing a new puppy into your home? Important things to consider before you make your decision: Are your premises secure? Is the whole family happy about your new acquisition? Have you considered other pets in the family? Are you prepared to put in the time, effort and a few sleep-disturbed nights? Are you prepared for … Read more
We’ve just had a few days away at fabulous pet friendly holiday cabins in Dean’s Marsh, near the lovely Victorian beach side town of Lorne. I think we’ve all seen places that say they’re pet friendly, but really what they mean is you can bring your dogs if you really have to. Country Wide Cottages is … Read more