Tag: Animals
Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 national...
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...
Duck gets top billing
It may sound quackers, but a small duck has become an unlikely celebrity at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.
Birdwatchers and the media have...
Snake rescued from sticky situation in Point Cook
A tiger snake has been rescued from a rather sticky situation in Point Cook.
Veterinarian Karen Davies, from Direct Vet Services in Point Cook, said...
Dog attacks on the increase
Forty-seven dog attacks against a person have been reported to Wyndham council so far this year, a dramatic increase compared to last year.
The council’s...
Tally-ho for riding school
There will be many tears shed when the Taleeho Riding School in Wyndham Vale closes.
The popular riding school will shut down at the weekend...
Dog delight for paddle pup hero
Dallas Harvey is being hailed a hero after rescuing a dog stranded in a Point Cook lake.
Mr Harvey said he saw a post about...
Snake warning for pets
A snake catcher has warned pet owners to take care as spring begins, after three dogs were bitten by tiger snakes in Wyndham last...
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Young writers workshop
Award-winning author Alice Pung is returning to the west where she grew up to lead an autobiographical writing workshop.
Young writers and creatives from the...
