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Sunday 18 May 2008
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Ban shops from selling cats, dogs

Animal welfare workers rallied today in support of a bill to ban pet shops from selling kittens and puppies. Read more...

Hair of the dog may be good for kids

Young children who live with a dog may get an immune-system boost against asthma and other allergies, researchers say. Read more...

PetRescue Update April 2008

PetRescue saves 20,000! The black dog blues and top tips for a happy cat. Read more...

Fostering to mend a broken heart

Ken Ryan of Medina was devastated by the loss of his German shepherd, Tim, who was put to sleep in January after a year-long battle with cancer. Ryan views his involvement with the rescue as a coping mechanism. Becoming a foster parent was just what he needed to help him get over the loss of Tim, he said. Read more...

20,000 pets saved from death row

20,000 homeless pets facing a death sentence have found loving new homes thanks to a service that matches pets to families via the internet. Read more...

RSPCA - New advertising campaign

A new RSPCA advertising campaign will show the organisation doesn't just deal with the cute and fluffy The documentary-style series of ads, on television and in print media in coming weeks, highlight the link between animal and human abuse, as well as the dangers faced by RSPCA inspectors, who often accompany police on raids. Read more...

Oprah Winfrey - A dog's wish come true?

The founder and head of 10-year-old Main Line Animal Rescue, in Chester Springs, Smith, spent $10,000 of a donor's money to put up an anti-puppy-mill billboard near Oprah's studio. It pictured a cute dog pleading: "Oprah - please do a show on puppy mills; the dogs need you." Friday, the dog's wish came true. Read more...

Are you a NSW pet lover?

Are you a NSW pet lover? Then if you haven't already, take a couple of minutes now to email your MP and show your support for the Bill to ban the sale of pets in pet shops - And the new website www.deathrowpets.net has been set up to help you do just that. Read more...

Want a designer dog? Check the pound..

Ever hear of a floppy-faced Jujitsu? How about a King Daley shepherd? A Germox retriever? Those are just a few of the creative monikers that clever dog owners have come up with to label their all-American dogs mutts, to people with less imagination. Read more...

Guinea pig sanctuary calls for help

UPDATE: Another 17 guinea pigs arrived at the shelter last night, all in a shocking condition, bringing the total to in care to 147........ Australian Cavy Sanctuary is full to overflowing and with 130 guinea pigs currently in care, there is a very real chance of the sanctuary having to close it's doors. 'Last week we had another rescue involving 42 guinea pigs' says founder Jessica 'and we have quite literally run out of money'. Read more...