Keeping a skink in Canberra?
Recently I found one of those common garden skinks wandering around my laundry and decided to catch it, I have a terrarium in an old fish-tank and was thinking about keeping it there. But first I would...
View ArticleGood mobile dog groomers?
Who are the good mobile dog groomers in Canberra? We’ve been having difficulty finding a good one since Mandy from Hydrodog left the business. They’re not show dogs so the clip doesn’t have to be...
View ArticleDog poo to blame for the lake’s woes?
The Greens’ Shane Rattenbury is holding forth over last week’s report by the Environment Commissioner on the state of Lake Burley Griffin: “It was interesting to learn that the bulk of contamination...
View ArticlePet medicine massively overpriced
My cat has a thyroid problem and we had to get a Methamazole paste to keep it under control. Early this year, the vet organised it without giving us the option of filling the script ourselves – $212...
View ArticleRSPCA wants you to check out their Smart Puppy buyers Guide
CEO of RSPCA ACT Michael Linke would like to remind people looking to buy puppies to check out the RSPCA’s Smart Puppy Buyers Guide before they make their purchase. Apparently they’re developing a...
View ArticleRent for pets
Hi guys, Can anyone suggest for websites or forums to find a rental property which accepts pets. I just need a single bedroom dwelling and a place that allows my pets. I have 2 beautiful dogs.
View ArticleWhere to advertise for short term, pet friendly accommodation?
My husband and I are having some practical renovations done to our home and need somewhere to stay while the builder works his magic. Problem is we have a tricky combination of needs, for Canberra – a...
View ArticleCattery advice for cat with special needs
Hi Guys, My cat was diagnosed with diabetes recently, and later this year I need to leave town for a few days, and was wondering what cattery options are available in Canberra where she can still have...
View ArticleCanberra dog parks – all you need to know
Dogs need a combination of exercise, mental stimulation and socialising with lots of people and other dogs to be happy and healthy. Canberra has several excellent dog parks that provide safe, fenced,...
View ArticleHope for Canberra’s street cats
When a family decides they’re ready to bring a furry friend into their lives, they typically – much to my dismay – head to a pet store at their local mall to take their pick from teeny tiny kittens...
View ArticlePets as Christmas gifts – not a good idea
Christmas is only a few days away and shoppers are frantically grabbing those last few gifts. As they dash around the shopping mall, an adorable little puppy stands up on his rear legs and puts a paw...
View ArticleAn ode to all lost pets
Earlier this week a good friend of mine suddenly lost her 11-year-old dog, Zoe (pictured above, in her prime), to heart failure. I’m sure the death of a close mate or relative would have been just as...
View ArticleACT is pet-friendly, unless you’re renting
Canberra was recently found to be one of the most ‘pet friendly’ cities in Australia. Overall the ACT took out the crown for the most dog-friendly place in Australia and the third most friendly for...
View ArticleRangers warn rabbit owners of viral cull near Gungahlin
Gungahlin rabbit owners should consider vaccinating their pets or securing them in fly proof enclosures early this week as Government conservation staff will be using the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease...
View ArticleRSPCA wants you to check out their Smart Puppy buyers Guide
CEO of RSPCA ACT Michael Linke would like to remind people looking to buy puppies to check out the RSPCA’s Smart Puppy Buyers Guide before they make their purchase. Apparently they’re developing a...
View ArticleRent for pets
Hi guys, Can anyone suggest for websites or forums to find a rental property which accepts pets. I just need a single bedroom dwelling and a place that allows my pets. I have 2 beautiful dogs.
View ArticleWhere to advertise for short term, pet friendly accommodation?
My husband and I are having some practical renovations done to our home and need somewhere to stay while the builder works his magic. Problem is we have a tricky combination of needs, for Canberra – a...
View ArticleCattery advice for cat with special needs
Hi Guys, My cat was diagnosed with diabetes recently, and later this year I need to leave town for a few days, and was wondering what cattery options are available in Canberra where she can still have...
View ArticleCanberra dog parks – all you need to know
Dogs need a combination of exercise, mental stimulation and socialising with lots of people and other dogs to be happy and healthy. Canberra has several excellent dog parks that provide safe, fenced,...
View ArticleHope for Canberra’s street cats
When a family decides they’re ready to bring a furry friend into their lives, they typically – much to my dismay – head to a pet store at their local mall to take their pick from teeny tiny kittens and...
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