Dogs
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Helping dogs amid bushfire devastation
Werribee’s Jayde Weil says that donating her time to help dogs affected by the bushfires was an emotional but rewarding experience. Miss Weil, a dog…
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Warning on possible dog baiting
A Wyndham vet has warned dog owners to remain vigilant while walking their pets along Skeleton Creek, after a potential case of poisoning with snail…
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Pet owners taken to court
Wyndham council has successfully prosecuted 23 pet owners for failing to abide by animal-related legislation in the 2018-19 financial year. The council’s director of city…
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Hops helps those hard of hearing
Hearing Assistance Dog Hops is small of stature, but he has made a big difference to the life of Hoppers Crossing woman Kathryn Prescott. Around six years…
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PETstock blitz cheap as chips
PETstock stores across the west will participate in a national microchipping initiative next month. The annual Microchip Blitz will involve PETstock providing a $10 microchipping…
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Dog drug trial helps cancer fight
The University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital is set to embark on a milestone trial involving a drug which may help dogs, and even…
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Pets on parade at animal expo
Sisters Ruby and Emily adore their shih tzu dog Isla. The Point Cook siblings, aged six and 17, are among the many pet-owners looking forward…
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Dog squad on the job
A Wyndham Vale family is heralding its dogs as “heroes” after they surprised a man who was running from police. Ricardo Galvez told Star Weekly…
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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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T.L.C. to the rescue
Every dog who comes through the doors of T.L.C. Rescue Inc has its day. The Hoppers Crossing-based animal rescue group, which is a registered charity,…
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Man banned from dog ownership
A Wyndham Vale man has been banned from owning a dog for 10 years, after his three American Staffordshire terriers killed another dog in an…
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