Pets

Judith Geppert has an impressive resume of achievements and celebrations, but her capabilities are often questioned. Her dog Teddy, however, never treated her any differently.   

A landlord's decision to deny a tenant's request to keep a 6-month-old rescue kitten in a unit has been upheld, despite new Tasmanian laws intended to make it easier to keep pets in rentals.

Animal shelters across New South Wales sound the alarm on a worsening stray cat crisis.

An unhappy dog doesn't necessarily mean criminal neglect, even if the level of care is below what you would give your own pet.   

Providing opportunities for your dog to explore, giving them a safe and comfortable space to retreat to — as well as a good routine — are key to keeping your dog happy. 

New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets. 

Registered Highland cattle breeders have more than tripled in Western Australia in the past five years. The shaggy Scottish breed is gaining popularity across WA, with more breeders interested in taking on the cattle and strong demand from agritourism.

New rules are in effect to help Tasmanian renters keep their pets. Property owners will only be able to refuse a pet on specified "reasonable grounds" and an application to a tribunal.

Here's how you can become a more responsible dog owner — according to your fellow readers.

Dog parks can be fabulous places for socialising your pets and building community. But not all dogs are suited to a frolic with four-legged friends in off-leash areas.

When hundreds of people evacuated the Daly River community due to flooding, most had to leave their pets behind. But a nearby family swung into action to help.

Experts say our pets have become such an important part of our lives that it's important to take a step back from responsibilities, if possible, when they are sick or dying.

In the new cathartic drama/comedy starring Leon Ford and Celia Pacquola, dogs are the answer to everything.

Do you wonder what your pet gets up to at home when you're not there? With temperatures on the rise, we asked three experts about keeping them cool in the heat.   

People who leave their dogs in hot cars could be sent to prison, under changes to animal welfare laws being proposed by the state government.

More than 250,000 people do not have ready access to a vet in Australia, and according to the industry, it is not completely down to a shortage. It is also a distribution issue, which is putting biosecurity at risk.

Family escapes house fire 'by the skin of their teeth' thanks to their dog who raised the alarm.

A new charity is helping low socio-economic households keep their pets, by offering emergency boarding and funding for veterinary care. 

Within 20 minutes of leaving an Adelaide beach dogs Lucy and Ella began breathing rapidly and fell "terribly sick", prompting their owner to issue a warning.

A blurry photo on social media has led to a Hobart family reuniting with their missing dog nearly four years after it vanished from their home.