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In a significant move for the fashion industry, the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (PMFF) has announced a complete ban on the use of wild animal materials, including fur, skins, and feathers. The humane decision comes only a few years after the festival banned the use of fur and wild animal skins from their events in … Read more
While book reviews usually focus on just the one read, the Animal Friendly Life team love Myke Mollard’s wildlife books for kids so much, that we can’t just settle on one! We take a look at Myke’s creations and speak with him about where his passion comes from. Wildlife exploration and education with Myke Mollard … Read more
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact households, Australian pet owners aren’t cutting the costs of their dog or cat’s meals, with many saying they are still prioritising quality, healthy pet food over any cheaper alternative. A new survey by Addiction Pet Foods reveals that 57% of Australian pet owners refuse to downgrade their pet’s … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Updated 15 September 2025 Spring is well and truly in the air across Australia; but, while many are enjoying the warmer weather, vets are already reporting an increase in pets presenting with seasonal allergies.vets are already reporting an increase in pets presenting with seasonal allergies. Following on from our posts … Read more
☆ 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨! ☆ Many cat owners today find that caring for their feline friends can also mean caring for the planet. From eco-friendly litters to sustainably made toys, the choices we make for our cats can reflect … Read more
October 10 is World Mental Health Day 2024, a day that reminds us to focus on our emotional wellbeing – and for many of us, it’s our pets who provide the kind of support and companionship that’s hard for us to find elsewhere. In this article, we take a look at the many ways pets … Read more
World Animal Day 2025 is an extra special event — it marks the 100-year anniversary of this global movement for animals. Since its beginning in 1925, the day has united animal lovers across the world in advocating for kindness, compassion, and stronger protections for animals. Held every year on 4 October, this year’s theme — … Read more
Are you curious about all the different meatless diets you keep hearing about? Whether you’re thinking about reducing your meat intake or just want to know what’s out there, it can be tricky to figure out the differences between vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, and more. But don’t worry— by the end of this article, you’ll have … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The last week of September is National Dog Week, a popular time for dog lovers across the globe to celebrate and advocates for our beloved dogs. National Dog Week gives dog owners, animal advocates, and communities a chance to honour the important role dogs play in our lives. From being loyal companions to … Read more
Continuing our series on pets and family law, this week we take a further look at the legal complexities of pets in family law disputes. Our previous article with Family Law specialist Michael Tiyce highlighted how Pets are Being Used as Pawns in Family Law Disputes. In that piece, Michael highlighted how pets are often … Read more