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Animals and storms: how to help your anxious pet

With the torrential rain continuing across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, we’ve compiled an animal safety guide for pet owners. Many pet parents

May 22, 2025 No Comments

A yellow Labrador sits in a courtroom in Sydney for the official ceremony announcing the expansion of the Court Dogs Program into NSW. The program highlights how dogs help anxiety for the victims and witnesses

Meet the dogs offering emotional support in courtrooms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Updated 13 July 2025 Three new court dogs have been officially “sworn in” to the National Court Dog Program, an initiative that places

February 21, 2025 No Comments

Ostrich's on a farm filmed by peta for cruelty-free fashion festival

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival leads way in cruelty-free fashion

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

January 3, 2025 No Comments

small white dog running happily through bushland representing the 100 year anniversary of World Animal Day 2025

World Animal Day 2025: 100 years of advocacy, and how to celebrate

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

October 4, 2024 No Comments

Vegetarian meal with eggs and vegetables

The ultimate guide to meatless diets: vegan vs vegetarian and 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

October 1, 2024 No Comments

Surviving magpie swooping season: how to stay safe this spring

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] As the Australian spring gets underway, so does the infamous magpie swooping season, the time of year that leaves walkers, joggers, and

September 18, 2024 No Comments

puppy lying head over water bowl for pet adoption myths article on Animal Friendly Life

5 common pet rescue myths debunked!

Like many countries, Australia is in the midst of a stray pet crisis. Cost-of-living pressures, combined with irresponsible pet owners, has left animal shelters nationwide

March 21, 2024 No Comments