Animals
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Wyndham dog attacks concern
Wyndham council has investigated 42 dog attacks so far this year, including 15 deemed “serious”. City operations director Stephen Thorpe said that a dog attack…
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Dog attack warning
An elderly Hoppers Crossing couple are devastated after their beloved pet dog died after being attacked by a dog on the loose. Raelene Wilson said…
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Close call for stowaway kitten
Wyndham’s CFA crews put in an pawesome effort when they rescued a stowaway kitten from a car’s engine bay last week. Members of the Truganina…
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Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue shelter. The Bacchus Marsh region experienced a high amount…
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Vets call for swan safety
Werribee Open Range Zoo veterinarians say they have noticed an increase in the number of swans injured by fishing lines and hooks in suburban waterways…
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Wildlife carers horrified at bird shootings
Point Cook Wildlife Care has condemned the shooting of three birds with an air rifle. The wildlife group last week posted on its Facebook page,…
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Mural of a different stripe
A new mural is set become a creature feature – or perhaps an animal attraction – in Werribee’s CBD. The mural, which has been painted…
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Photos with cat-titude
Here’s the purr-fect opportunity to get a cute paw-trait of your cat and also raise funds for a good cause. The Cat Napping Suburban Retreat,…
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Purrs adoption day
Purrs of Point Cook will host an adoption day at the weekend. The cat rescue group, which is a registered charity, will have several adorable…
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Pet off the hook after bait scare
A pet owner was left with a hefty vet bill after her dog swallowed a baited fish hook at Wyndham Harbour earlier this month. Petina…
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A one-of-a-kind pet fest
By Joanna Catalano Fur babies big and small will be out in force when National Pet Adoption Day comes to PETstock in Hoppers Crossing. The…
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Penny is plenty busy
Penny definitely deserves a round of a-paws. The former racing greyhound these days works as a therapy dog at the Sunshine Hospital Adult Acute Psychiatric…
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