Pets
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Pet safety blitz as cheap as chips
A microchipping blitz in Craigieburn is aiming to reduce the number of lost and homeless pets. PETstock is offering a heavily discounted microchipping service at…
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Pet care for violence victims in Whittlesea
Cats and dogs owned by people experiencing family violence will be given temporary accommodation at the Epping Animal Welfare Facility as part of a partnership…
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Second Chance Animal Rescue opening new animal hospital
An animal hospital offering subsidised veterinary care, a cattery, rehoming services and community workshops will soon open in Craigieburn. Second Chance Animal Rescue has built…
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Craigieburn family ordered to give up two pet dogs
A Craigieburn couple are pleading for Hume council to “have a heart” after being told they must rehome two pet dogs. Atelia and Bruce Watkins…
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Second Chance Animal Rescue helping pets in need
Hume pet owners doing it tough will soon be able to access heavily subsidised or free vet care for their animals thanks to Campbellfield’s Second…
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Celebrate your pet at Cloverton’s St Pet’s Day
Pets will take centre-stage at Kalkallo this weekend as part of a St Patrick’s Day celebration with a twist. Developer Stockland is hosting St Pet’s…
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Fireworks plea for the pet set
Hume pet owners are being reminded to keep a close eye on their pets in the festive season, especially during fireworks. Mayor Carly Moore said…
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National adoption day to shine spotlight on greyhounds as pets
Craigieburn’s Ken Pang and Dean Robertson know the joy that an adopted greyhound can bring to your life. They adopted their greyhound, Rocket, in 2015,…
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New Epping pound for animals great and small
The first animals have started arriving at the new Epping pound. The Epping Animal Welfare Facility, which was funded by Whittlesea, Darebin and Moreland councils,…
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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,…
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Lost pets from Hume to be posted online
Lost pets from Hume will be posted online by The Lost Dogs Home under an initiative aimed at reuniting more cats and dogs with their…
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Park win for Whittlesea dog owners
Five new off-leash areas will be created in Whittlesea in response to community requests for more designated dog parks. Council voted last week to make…
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