Queensland man fined for surfing with his pet snake on the Gold Coast
A man who took his pet snake surfing on the Gold Coast has been fined for breaching the conditions of his permit to keep the animal. The man posted a …
Pets
Neighbour begged police to shoot dog during Perth Rottweiler attack: ‘You need to get your gun out’
A West Australian woman remains in hospital, awaiting surgery on her arm, following a serious dog attack. Nikita Piil, 31, was attacked by her Rottweiler dogs Bronx and Harlem at …
Urgent warning for pet owners over common household plants
Australian pet owners are being warned over a common but little-known household danger. The RSPCA warns a list of popular household plants can be toxic to dogs. While flowers and …
Tennis ball danger for dogs sparks urgent warning for pet owners
Australian pet owners are being warned over a common but little known household danger. Tennis balls are easily chewed and can pose a risk to dogs both big and small, …
Paula was taking her dog Maia on an international trip. Then airport staff lost Maia on the tarmac
It’s a nightmare scenario for anyone with a pet: taking them on a trip with you, and losing them. Paula Rodriguez is currently living that nightmare. She was taking her …
Mt Gambier council officer kills cat with hammer after it was struck by a car
The RSPCA has cautioned a South Australian council officer who “euthanized” a dying cat with a hammer after the animal was hit by a car. The City of Mount Gambier …
International Dog Day 2023: Foods that dogs should never be given
This International Dog Day 2023, celebrate your pup in different ways and make sure you feed them the right things. You might stick to a diet plan or treats for …
Pet insurers including Woolworths, Petbarn, Medibank and Bupa temporarily suspended after ASIC probe
Almost 70 pet insurance products were temporarily suspended after an ASIC investigation, including products by Woolworths, RSPCA, Petbarn, Guide Dogs, Medibank, Bupa and HCF. The insurance products were issued by …
Aussie’s Google search to buy a puppy uncovers web of lies worth millions
Sandy Trujillo lost $1600 to a stranger she found on Google. The Sydney local was left feeling “stupid, angry and ashamed” for being duped, believing she had done adequate due …
Dr Chris Brown tells of ‘biggest surprise’ after ‘unpleasant’ discovery
Dr Chris Brown has told of his “biggest surprise” after making an “unpleasant” discovery about his beloved pet dog. Last week, the Channel 7 star took to Instagram to reveal …