Tag: Animals
Rescuing the rescuers
A downpour last week has led to a flood of support for a local animal rescue...
The most popular dog breed in Hume
There’s no doubt the average pet owner in Hume is a dog-person.
In the year to June 30, 18,562 pups were registered with Hume council,...
Retail therapy helps Greendale wildlife shelter
Naomi Carr has nursed hundreds of animals at the Greendale Wildlife Shelter. But it’s an expensive process and the shelter can’t exist without the...
Campbellfield pet shop owner banned 10 years
A Lalor man, who owned and managed a Campbellfield pet shop, has been banned from being in charge of any animals for 10 years.
Haidar...
Dog ownership is a “responsibility not a right”
Eleven of the 14 dogs declared to be restricted breeds by Hume council were found to be unregistered at the time of the declaration,...
Spike in road kill across outer north
Trained volunteers were called to 275 injured or sick animals in Whittlesea last month, compared to 172 cases in September and 138 in August,...
Deer culling begins in Kinglake National Park
Deer are being culled in Kinglake National Park in an effort to protect the habitat of endangered animals nearly wiped out by the Black...
Grooming class lets every dog have its day
Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a doggie model? Then this could be your chance.
With pet grooming on the...
Microchip helps return cat after three years
To the surprise of his dumbfounded owner, Charlie, a ginger tabby cat, arrived home last week after a three-year walkabout.
Suzanne who asked that her...
Council rangers cop threats and abuse over dogs
Hume rangers have had threatening phone calls, emails and letters, been abused during court hearings, and one officer’s name and workplace was made public...
Cull slashes rabbit numbers
Rabbit populations along some of Sunbury and Bulla’s most vulnerable creeks and rivers have been reduced by up to 90 per cent as part...
Fine affinity with felines
Chris Jones is on the prowl for the most dedicated cat lover in the north.
The Thomastown pet shop manager wants to educate people about...
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Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month
As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...
