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PoliticsPremiumDan mourns loss of ‘beautiful boy’

The family of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews farewelled a beloved friend this week “with the heaviest of hearts”.

Duncan Murray

AnimalsPremiumDog owners warned of deadly disease

Pet owners have been urged to take action against a lethal disease circulating among dogs in two Australian states.

Daniela Pizzirani

Qld NewsPremiumToddler mauled by vicious dog at party

A little boy has been urgently flown to hospital following a gruesome dog attack in South East Queensland.

Daniela Pizzirani

NSW NewsPremiumDog’s bark saves man from horrifying ordeal

A dog’s bark has sparked the dramatic rescue of a man who became stuck in a horrifying and dangerous situation in New South Wales.

Daniela Pizzirani

UPDATEDPolice continue hunt for missing puppies

Police have retrieved another missing pit bull pup after a litter were stolen from an Adelaide home, triggering a torrent of outrage online.

Hamish Spence

Dog-friendlyPet-friendly Easter treats for your fur baby

There’s no need to resist those sad puppy dog eyes this Easter, with a range of dog-friendly chocolates available to ensure your pet can indulge, too.

Raquel de Brito

AnimalsPremium‘Not hard’: Owners hit with cat curfew

Some Australians will face up to $1600 fines if their cat is found roaming the streets come June, as councils roll up their sleeves to put an end to native wildlife killings.

Daniela Pizzirani

AnimalsPremium‘Lives at stake’: Sad fallout from Qld floods

As Queensland residents continue the big clean-up after the devastating floods, another problem “with lives at stake” has reared its head.

Daniela Pizzirani

AnimalsPremium‘Unliftable’: Australia’s fattest dog

What may be Australia’s fattest dog has tipped the scales weighing more than four times its optimum weight.

Daniela Pizzirani

Crunchy crittersPremiumEdible insects set to be this year’s biggest pet food trend

A great source of protein and low carbon footprint make insect-based food a great choice for the environmentally conscious pet parent.

Raquel de Brito

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Growing neglect: RSPCA reveals worst animal cruelty cases

More than 6500 animal cruelty reports were investigated last year, including a horse left to rot, a dog beaten with a mallet and cats left in maggot-infested conditions. WARNING: Distressing content and images.

Sarah Steger

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When is the right time to get another four-legged friend?

Last week, I quietly began the search for another puppy. Yesterday, my husband caught me ...

Laura Newell

Extreme weather RSPCA’s dire warning for pet owners during heatwave

The RSPCA has issued a dire warning for pet owners to be more responsible, after receiving more than 140 calls for dogs left in hot cars so far this summer.

Brianna Dugan

Feline fine?Is your cat hiding a serious illness?

While half of Aussie cat owners admit skipping regular health checks, there are some symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

Skin and bonesPerth men charged over ‘incredibly emaciated’ pet

A father and his adult son have been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving their dog to starve to within an inch of its life.

Sarah Steger

that’s lifePremiumWho’s who in the dog park zoo?

It is one of the great truths of dog parks that they are populated by the same sorts of people — and canines — the world over. And so, behold, my zoological study.

Nat Locke

Bone appetitPremiumRecipes to celebrate RSPCA Cupcake Day

The annual fundraiser on August 16 raises money for the abused, abandoned and neglected animals of WA.

Cy Clayton

Animal crueltyPerth couple charged over pet dog’s immense ‘suffering’

The Helena Valley pair came into the spotlight after their French Mastiff was found ‘unresponsive’ and in a ‘very poor body condition’ by an RSPCA inspector last year.

Brianna Dugan

Dog daysVideoHow scammers swindled $150K out of wannabe pet owners

West Australians looking to add a furry member to their family have been heartbreakingly taken for thousands of dollars by fraudsters that never deliver.

Charlotte Elton

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We need more help to beat animal brutes: RSPCA

The RSPCA WA is calling on the State Government to back it with a huge rise in funding to combat a troubling increase in animal abuse.

Charlotte Elton

Bring pets insideCommentsSpike in animal cruelty calls prompts winter warning

Over the past week, RSPCA WA has seen a 55 per cent spike in calls regarding concerns for animals without proper shelter.

Health scareVideoRSPCA event postponed after parvovirus case

A free event for dog-owners and their fur babies has been postponed after a case of parvovirus was confirmed, with another suspected in the area.

Nadia Budihardjo

Warning to ownersCommentsRodent bait antidote for pets in short supply

The mouse plague over east has triggered a nation-wide shortage of Vitamin K, which is used to counteract the effects of ingesting toxic levels of rodent bait.

Amelia Searson

Love at first bitePremiumThree recipes for delicious homemade dog food

A new cookbook for pooches will ensure that their meals are as appetising and as healthy as your own.