Brisbane vet Michael O’Donoghue has seen too many people have to give up, or put down, their pets because they could not find a rental property that welcomed animals. "It’s very heart-breaking, people euthanising their beloved pet because they can’t find accommodation," he said. The People and Pets veterinarian is pushing for more pet-friendly rental [...]

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It’s not just houses among gum trees on ¼ acre blocks under threat from the supposed death of the Australian Dream; a report shows man’s best friend is also victim to a shift in where and how we live. Dog and cat ownership is down across Australia, according to a report from the Australian Companion [...]

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Thousands of animals across the country are being abandoned every year because landlords are unwilling to rent homes to people with pets, the RSPCA says. The RSPCA manages about 160,000 animals Australia-wide each year, and the charity’s ACT chief Michael Linke says shelters are bursting at the seams because changing living situations mean people can [...]

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Your pets will always be aware that something new is happening. As with humans, your pets enjoy comfortable and familiar surroundings. Moving away from routines will increase the stress levels. Quotify has an excellent site detailing some of the measures you should consider when moving with your pets. Among the main concerns are: > Keeping [...]

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