Tag: Pets
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...
Animal cruelty reports rise
The number of animal cruelty reports in Wyndham increased by a quarter during the last financial year compared to the previous 12 months, according...
Heidi’s pet topic is animals
Point Cook teenager Heidi Rasmussen has won a slew of awards recognising her dedication and hard work in completing a school-based traineeship.
Ms Rasmussen, 18,...
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...
Charlie’s terrifying ordeal
Maltese dog Charlie is usually full of life, but the poor pup is feeling worse for wear after being attacked by two other dogs...
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...
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...
Pet ‘charged’ by wandering dog
Point Cook residents are being urged to look out for a black dog roaming the streets after a vicious attack on a rescue dog...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
