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How to choose the right dog for your family
If you are about to give in to all the begging and pleading and buy a family dog, make sure you research which dog will best suit your family.
Keeping a pet-friendly home clean
Like our human kids the furry ones are awesome at making a mess but Victoria Birch has mastered the mess with these sanity saving tips.
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World's 'saddest dog' finds happiness in new home
Once heartbroken and homeless, Lana the labrador has found a new lease of life.
Should pets ever be given as Christmas gifts?
There is a constant pleading at our house at the moment, coming from my six-year-old son begging us for a puppy for Christmas. And for once, the mummy who generally says yes to everything is putting on her Scrooge hat and saying no.
Why it pays to have your pet microchipped
Reuniting lost dogs with their owners is made easier with microchipping. It’s not compulsory in all states, but it should be.
'Hypoallergenic dog'? Don't fall for the myth
I hesitate sharing that the hypoallergenic dog is just a myth. To be sure, it is an incredible marketing ploy.
Do you ever get over the death of a dog?
Our dog Darcy was put down this week and the misery seems to fill every corner of the house.
Mum shares daily happy snaps of her son and his pets
Mother shares daily happiness snaps on Instagram.
The consequences of not letting my daughter get a dog
Would our daughter spend years on a therapist's couch trying to forgive us for a no Fido childhood?
Boy catches first fish, names it "Free" and girl cries over "chopping animal-people"
There's charm in seeing a child achieve something for the first time, whether it be a significant milestone such as their first few steps, or something smaller like catching their first fish.
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Health Check: what bugs can you catch from your pets?
Household pets are often a great source of joy and have positive effects on our mental well-being. For most of us, this outweighs the risk of coming into contact with any bugs they may carry.
Grieving three-year-old writes letter to dog receives mystery reply from 'doggie heaven'
Luke Westbrook's dog Moe passed away in April and with the help of his mum the pair had been writing him letters, until they received one back.
I have the right to protect my child from your unleashed dog
If your dog runs towards my child and I've got even a shred of doubt about its intentions, I'm going to take action.
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