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How pets are being used as pawns in family law disputes

brown and white fox terrier on brown lounge for article on pet custody dispute

Continuing our series on pets and the law, family law specialist Michael Tiyce shares everything we need to know about pets being involved in family dispute matters. In today’s article, Michael tells us how pets are increasingly being used as pawns in the family law court, and how our outdated legal system is allowing it … Read more

Why chickens can make great pets for kids and families

A chicken in a backyard coop for here's why chickens are great first pets for kids

Updated 30 January 2025 It seems more families than ever are realising the benefits of keeping chickens as pets, and it’s not just for the eggs! Having transformed from traditional barn animals, chickens are now increasingly being chosen as first pets for kids for their many educational and nurturing benefits. While being relatively low-maintenance (not … Read more

The reasons why small pets are so popular: Pet Appreciation Week

Three boys with pet lizards

We’ve recently celebrated Pet Appreciation Week 2023 and we are marking the occasion by recognising the increasing impact smaller pets are having in our lives! The benefits of small pet ownership As a nation of pet lovers, Australians are very familiar with the immense joy, love, and companionship pets provide. But while dogs and cats … Read more