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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...

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,...

Shocking animal cruelty figures

RSPCA Victoria has received almost 300 animal cruelty reports from Wyndham during a 12-month period. In the 2017-18 financial year, there were 291 animal cruelty...

Government unleashes dog park pledge

The state government has made an election promise that is sure to get tails wagging across Melbourne, including in Wyndham. The ALP has promised to...

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...

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...

Puppy love at pet expo

Every dog will have its day, every cat will have its way and every bird will be heard during Wyndham council’s Pet and Animal...

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...

Appeal for info about injured, starved dog

RSPCA Victoria is appealing for information about an severely emaciated and injured dog, who was admitted to a Werribee vet clinic last month. The male...

Agent sold on pet project

A pet cause is a good cause – just ask hockingstuart Werribee real estate agent Samantha McCarthy. Ms McCarthy and the real estate agency have...

Warm tidings for U-Vet

Injured and unwell patients at the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital are feeling much cosier, thanks to a generous donation from a local school. Pupils from...

Search for dogs which attacked Milo

Five-month-old spoodle Milo suffered a fractured leg and bite marks all over his body, after he was attacked by three dogs at a Truganina...

Oliver is one fur-tunate feline

Seven-week-old kitten Oliver might have used up one of his nine lives. Earlier this month, the little furball – who is also known as Olly...

Greyhounds are a pet topic for volunteer

After adopting a greyhound, Point Cook’s Gina Idda decided she wanted to help other greyhounds find loving homes. Ms Idda adopted Scoot, who is nearly...

Socks finds a haven

When eight-year-old Sophia first laid eyes on Socks, it was love at first sight. Sophia’s family adopted the three-year-old greyhound about a month ago as...

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2024 Deeble nominees

Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The...