Pets, much like humans, thrive on routine. A consistent schedule provides them with a sense of security and normalcy that significantly impacts their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the importance of maintaining your pet’s routine in your absence can not only ease your concern about leaving them but also ensure they remain happy and healthy. Just like … Read more
Seems like a surprisingly good deal to me. It’s true. If you take just three days annual leave in April, you can get away for a whole ten days. This is thanks to the Easter falling so close to Anzac Day this year. If you head off on holiday after work on Thursday 18th April, … Read more
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