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Meet the dogs offering emotional support in courtrooms

February 21, 2025 by MichelleMinehan

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

[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 specially trained dogs in Australian courtrooms to provide emotional support and comfort to those navigating the often-stressful legal system. Molly, Lani, and Sunny were ‘sworn in’ during ceremonies held at … Read more

Breed Spotlight: Border Collie

June 4, 2023 by MichelleMinehan

The Border Collie has become an increasingly popular pet breed of choice in recent years. Traditionally bred as a working dog, they can also make fantastic pets and are commonly described as loyal, and highly intelligent. Research is key, though, for anyone considering a Border Collie as their energetic nature means they are definitely not … Read more