Lets have a pets party!! Rain, Hail, Shine .. THIS SATURDAY at RSPCA Shelter

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The RSPCA today reiterated that it expects Australian wool producers to phase out mulesing by 2010. RSPCA Australia CEO, Heather Neil, said the industry had made significant progress in developing more humane alternatives to reducing the risks of flystrike...

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The Big Day Out for Dogs has a lot to offer for backyard dogs who want to let off a little steam by running the Agility Course or racing their new doggy-pals in the Lure Racing, but what about the pampered pooches who aren't so inclined to get their manicured toenails dirty?

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Lindsay Lohan may need to re-think her wardrobe after being attacked by animal rights activists for wearing a fur stole made of real animal fur. Flour 'bombs' were thrown at the actress. She was cleaned off by helpers and resumed her Saturday night out with a pose on the red carpet at the VIP Room Theatre with her disc jockey friend Samantha Ronson.

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Make plans now to attend the 2nd annual Big Day Out for Dogs on Sunday, 14 December from 10.30am at KCC Park in Skye.

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Please join us at Red Hill Gallery this Friday night from 6pm to enjoy some champagne, good company and to meet Paul Margocsy...

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Very interesting news from the RSPCA in the ACT: Santa Paws and how he can help homeless animals || Judge giving tough sentence for cruelty to pet ferrets || Pets' Party at the shelter: learn to teach your dog tricks || Sponsor a kennel or cat house with your name on it in gold!

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It is important to research breeds before purchasing a puppy. Find out which breeds less likely to aggravate allergies!

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Rabbits have been welcomed as a non native animal that has proven to live without threat to the environment in Currawinya National Park.

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Animals Asia Foundation has called on the Chinese authorities to look urgently into the possible harmful side-effects of contaminated bear bile sold as a cure-all in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The foundation has also relayed its concerns to the Hong Kong Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, and the World Health Organisation.

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We have all heard of "designer dogs" but now we may be looking at the advent of "designer corals" as Rare corals in endangered ocean reefs begin to cross breed with other coral species in a last ditch attempt to save themselves from extinction. Read more about how corals faced with a lack of breeding partners solve their dilemma.

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Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett announced more than $13 million for World Heritage projects in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific at the Pacific Islands World Heritage Workshop in Cairns.

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You and your pet can have your photograph taken with Santa for this coming Christmas! Find the dates or email RSPCA for more details.

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NSW Pet Shop Code, Commercial Dog Washing Services and Groomers!

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While the bad news is that Dr Harry Cooper is unable to attend the Pets’ Day Out at Ballam Park on Sunday, 12 October, the good news is that Dr Katrina Warren, his famous partner from the television hit Harry’s Practice, will be the new special guest on the day...

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More than 30 puppies have been saved by police...

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Councils to consider DNA testing to identify owners who do not pick up their dog's poop in the park!

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New South Wales pet shops have been sent a revised code of practice that is now enforceable under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation, 2005...

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The RSPCA today slammed a decision by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to yield to the live export lobby and continue to allow sheep to be packed on voyages to the Middle East.

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Spring Carnival time and Horse flu raises its ugly head again. This is something that the organisers of the 148th Melbourne Cup Carnival certainly did not need at this time of the year.

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CIPS---the largest pet trade show in Asia! The grand gathering of world pet professionals is coming! Free registration as a visitor now on www.cipscom.com! ...

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Next month will see the introduction of very tough penalties for animal cruelty with fines of up to $20,000 or two years jail....

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Police are looking for anyone who has information about a skinned and gutted cat that was found on Thursday hanging from a street sign at around 11 a.m. ...

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Amber has long been admired for its beauty and worn as jewellery and amulets since ancient times. It is now making the news as a pet flea remedy and pet jewellery too!

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Rare Chicken Rescue Showing Times: ABC1 - 4:30pm Saturday, 27 Sep 2008 | ABC2 - 7:55pm Wednesday, 17 Sep 2008

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The RSPCA today said it was time for animal welfare groups to be less compromising and to encourage more people to make their voice heard if animal welfare is going to improve in Australia...

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QCAS Conference to be held in Laidley. All interested parties are welcome to attend. It is always a great weekend and lots of information is available....

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Even after losing an eye, Panshanger will be competing at the National Agility Competition this weekend...

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Dog owners the world over have been buzzing with the recent show on the BBC, also posted on YouTube and followed up by channel SBS, calling into question the ethics and practices of purebred dog breeders in Australia...

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The first Victorian State Grooming Competition supported by PIAA, Box Hill TAFE and our major sponsor The Pet Directory was held over one day on Saturday the 24th of August. And what a great day it was! ...

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National Agility Trial to be held in Victoria at KCC Park...

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Introducing the inaugural Doggy Fantastic Camping and Music Weekend at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat Caboolture Qld from Friday 29 to 31 August...

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Recently the Australian Ambassador was announced as Pam Ahern, the founder of Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary in Willowmavin, via Kilmore, Victoria...

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Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has banned the Savannah cat from being brought into Australia finding it poses an extreme risk to Australia’s environment and biodiversity.

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The National Taiwan University College of Medicine—Taiwan's leading medical school—after being provided with information about sophisticated non-animal teaching methods, has cancelled its pharmacology experiments. In the experiments, students were asked to inject the toxic chemical strychnine into mice, watch the animals convulse in agony, and record the animals' times of death...

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More members voted than in the history of PIAA on the motion "that the Constitution of the Company be repealed and replaced in its entirety". The new constitution was accepted by a majority vote of members with 93% in favour of the major overhaul of the PIAA constitution.

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Environment Minister, Peter Garrett has approved the construction of the new Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth following agreement with the West Australian Government on a substantial package of measures to protect the endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo.

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It is less than two weeks until the prestigious National Obedience Trials come to Victoria. The most advanced dogs from all around Australia can be seen August 2-3 at KCC Park competing for trophies, ribbons and the coveted Top Dog title.

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This Wednesday Jamie Oliver will empower Australian consumers with the knowledge to help them make informed decisions that will improve the lives of millions of layer and meat chickens across the country...

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A new survey by consumer group Choice has reinforced the need for stricter labelling and regulation for free range eggs in Australia. The survey revealed that...

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Harrods is set to open a new pet department later this month that will be three times larger than the existing space devoted to animals.

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One Maltese was rendered near death from horrific injuries caused by a machete and the other suffered internal injuries from being kicked as it bravely fought to defend their owners from three male attackers.

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There is always debate about this in the media and within the pet industry. You can vote on the poll yourself at the click of a button.

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We all know a lot of empty nesters migrate to the Gold Coast but Madonna the female crocodile at David Fleay Wildlife Park has put a different slant on the story.

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Click to read interesting animal news stories making headlines. Topics: * Track your lost dog by phone! *Robot pet hair vacuum *Love a Lovebird? *New Aussie Shark found *Muddy Goat Disease in North Queensland

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The Pet Industry Association of Australia is pleased to advise that exhibition space is available in conjunction with the annual national conferences for groomers and boarders (AusGroom and AusBoard)

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Australian farmers have a prime opportunity to take advantage of the growing demand for animal welfare friendly products and governments at all levels must help facilitate change, RSPCA Australia said today.

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The Pet Directory was the major sponsor of the very first ever publicly held PIAA Grooming competition at the Spectacular Petacular pet expo held on the weekend 15th and 16th March at the RNA Showgrounds.

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The Australian Veterinary Association is urging rabbit owners to take care of their bunnies this Easter, offering 5 top tips for rabbit owners.

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Terry Casey was presented with a plaque from the Australian National Cockatiel Society in recognition of all he has done over the years for the hobby of Cockatiel breeding and showing.

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The Pet Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce that we have had a verbal acceptance of the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Association.

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Australia charts new course of International Wahle Conservation ; As part of the Government's unprecendented actions to stop commercial whaling, Australia will present a proposal to modernise the Internation Whaling Commission at this week's meeting in London.

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Click to see our collection of interesting animal stories that have made headlines this past week. Topics covered: *Chihuahua dog falls from sky *Cancer survivor seeks repeat win in world’s longest sled dog races *Kitten dumping has reached record levels in Australia *Python Eats Australian family dog in Kuranda *Body Part by Body Part Sumatran Tigers are being sold into extinction *Cat DNA leads back to Ancient times and forward to over 200 genetic disorders *New undescribed species of parasite that infects aquarium fish

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Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) President Rob Vickery announced that Australia’s best horses will be able to compete at the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show, despite the outbreak of equine influenza. Minister Macdonald said the Department of Primary Industries has worked around the clock with the (RAS) to ensure the competitions can go ahead.

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ABS Stand at the Spectacular Petacular Sat 15th and Sun 16th March 2008 at the RNA Showground. Great family day!!

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Click to see our collection of interesting animal stories that have made headlines this past week. Topics covered: *Baby Polar Bear Orphan *Smuggled Reptiles *$10,000 Dog Found Close to Death in Stolen Car *Tiger Kills Tormentor *Plastic Bag Ban in Australia a Dilemma for Dog Walking Owners *Bird flu Breakouts with No Explanation Transmitted to Infect People *RSPCA Rescues Horses – 31 found Dead and Decomposing – 111 in Serious Condition *Serious Ecological Threat Posed by Millions of Imported Aquarium Fish into Australia – Report by University of Sydney Professor, Richard Whittington *NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2008 – Recommended Books include How to Care for Your Pet Rabbit and Other Animal Related Titles

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The newest 'must have' cat breed is finally on its way to the cat lovers here in Australia. A Queensland based company, Savannah Cats Australia are introducing the Savannah cat into Australia.

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Are you aware of what you're putting into your pet's food bowl? Most of us have no idea what goes into pet food and we don't question the safety of pet food until a visit to the vet with a sick pet.

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On Tuesday, December 4 2007 new legislations passed through the Victorian Parliament that will have significant effects on dog breeding. What you need to know about the new legislation on breeding and buying a healthy puppy.

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Faithful German Shepherd Sentenced to Death for Defending Owner Watch the You Tube video about a German Shepherd on “Death Row” and the family trying to save him with the help of a lawyer who will ask the government for clemency…

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Animals Australia calls for donations to fund more investigations into animal abuse in the Middle East. Working on the front-line fighting animal abuse isn’t for everyone but people can help by sending donations.

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John Allan is one of the pioneers of the Australian Wool Industry and his shearing exploits are legendary.

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Once infected properties are now being resolved as the Virus burns out in many areas of the Red Zone.

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At 5pm today there were 2108 IPs, an increase of 66 since yesterday. The average number of new IPs per day over the last 5 days has been 42. The Green Zone remains free of reported infection.

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We have a great report from the show by Patricia Smith of Queensland. See a great photo of all exhibitors with their beautiful Pekingese dogs.

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The RSPCA has welcomed acknowledgement of widespread and serious community concerns about animal welfare in the live export trade.

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On Saturday 10th November a National Day of Action against live animal export will be held across Australia.

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Animal wheelchair inventor nominated for major award for mini-chariots for rats to artificial limbs for dogs!

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Wynnum Redlands Budgerigar Society is pleased to announce it's Show Case Auction of 2008

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The Queensland Retail Traders and Shopkeepers Association are considering taking action against Big Wand other leading supermarket chains that appear to have begun the practice of trying to corner the market on healthy pet food.

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