Pets
Why there is no such thing as a well-behaved dog
Pet owners who were asked to anonymously – and honestly – rank the behaviours of their dogs have revealed some far from flattering results for Fido.
- by Joe Pinkstone
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Who gets the dog when you file for divorce? In Australia, it’s complicated
Separating is painful enough. Yet increasingly, furry friends are being used as ammunition between exes while our court system tries to catch up.
- by Jane Libbis
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Local government
To catio or not to catio? Perth cat owners, there is no question
The popularity of cat enclosures is growing as owners look to better the life of their feline friends (and the environment).
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Greyhound racing
Move over, cavoodles: Meet Sydney’s $27,000 dog
Erika Wadlow-Smith loves her adopted greyhound, but new figures reveal the sky-high costs of rehabilitating the former racing dogs.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Opinion
So you want to save the planet? Put your dog on a vegan diet
More than 10 studies now show that dogs do rather well on vegan diets.
- by Paula Goodyer
Opinion
Opinion
I told my girlfriend we’d never get a cat. Now we have two
And here’s what I’ve learnt about relationships.
- by Joshua Smithe
Opinion
Opinion
I love my rescued fur babies. Pity my human babies don’t feel the same way
I consider Rufus and Boris the best investment I ever made. My bank manager doesn’t agree.
- by Rosie Beaumont
How one man turned watching cat videos into a full-time job
Will Braden’s CatVideoFest may initially look like any standard YouTube cat compilation video, but it’s much more than that.
- by Nell Geraets
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Victoria Police
Dandenong dog mauling victim was attacked just days earlier, says neighbour
Jordan Garrett was spotted by neighbours running away from the Ross Street property screaming after being attacked by one of the dogs earlier this week.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Gemma Grant