Puppy Alerts!

Dog attacks which seriously injured two children in Victoria earlier this week have again focussed attention on dog safety.

It is hard to say how many people are attacked by dogs every year, but a recent study by Monash University found over 2,000 people are treated for dog bites in Victorian hospitals each year.

Karen Ashby, from the Monash University Accident Research Centre, says dog attacks are on the rise and children under the age of four are most at risk. Continue reading »

Veterinarians in Australia are currently recommending annual revaccinations for core vaccines.

But international standards in place for the past two years – followed by Britain, UK and New Zealand – recommend top-ups once every three years.

Dr Richard Squires, the only vet living in Australia on the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Scientific Advisory Committee, believes there is no need for annual revaccination. Continue reading »

Puppy Finder gets a lot of inquiries about free puppies. This really does worry me because if you can’t afford to buy a puppy in the first place then should you be able to afford to keep a puppy?

I don’t want to come across as saying on rich people should be the only people allowed to have pets, but I want to stress that owning a pet is not something that will be light on the pocket. Food, vet bills, toys, obedience classes, vaccinations, grooming…it all adds up. Not to mention if you dog is a little destruct o no doubt you will be replacing shoes as well.
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Each year, many pets are lost, and, unfortunately many of those lost pets never find their owners. Thousands of pets are euthanased each year because their owners cannot be located. If your pet is microchipped, there is a much greater chance that they will return to you safely. Microchips will last for your pet’s lifetime as there are no moving parts and nothing to replace. Continue reading »

Rare find ... Muffy was missing for nine years. (AAP: Julian Smith)

The RSPCA, acting on a tip-off, discovered Muffy sleeping on a scrap of cardboard in a filthy backyard.

To their surprise, they found Muffy was microchipped, and tracked down owner Natalie Lampard at Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast. Continue reading »

Over the past few months it came to our attention that a lot of backyard breeders were taking advantage of our services. As we do not endorse the irresponsible dog breeding habits we have decided that we will now only be taking listings from Dog Shelters/Foster Care groups and registered pedigree Dog Breeders. Continue reading »

The day had arrived for me to take my orientation day at the RSPCA, I was excited and somewhat apprehensive, I had no idea how I would react around the poor animals.  I arrived just before 9 am at shelter and waited with all the other anxious Volunteers. The incessant barking and howling was quite sad.  A rather distressed lady was yelling at the poor receptionist, accusing her of stealing her dog. Once the lady got her dog and left muttering obscenities under her breath, the meet and greet lady came over and assured us that this rarely happens. In a space of 10 minutes we saw 2 cats get surrended.
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I have just recently signed up to volunteer my time with the RSPCA at Fairfield in Brisbane. Over the coming weeks I will document my journey and hopefully inspire other people to help donate their time as well. Continue reading »

As of the 1st of July 2009 Brisbane City Council has put some new measures in place in relation to dog ownership. Continue reading »

I recently went overseas for a few months and left Lucy the Beagle with my partner.  While I was away, of course, the unthinkable happened, Lucy escaped. Lucy is microchipped, registered with the local council and also had a small ID plate with her name and my phone number attached to her collar.

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