LIFESTYLE NEWS

THE CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG: DOOG GOES FELINE WITH WILDLIFE-SAFE CAT GEAR

This new range is all about helping felines explore the great outdoors After years of catering to dogs who love to hike, swim, and generally live their best off-leash lives, DOOG, that’s Dog Owners Outdoor Gear, for the uninitiated, has officially crossed enemy lines. The Aussie brand has just launched its wildlife-safe cat gear collection, and honestly, the nation’s moggies are about to get smug. Called the CAAT Collection (that’s “Cats Adventuring And Travelling,” naturall

Oct 22, 20252 min read

PAWS AND REFLECT: 5 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR DOG HAPPY WHILE YOU WORK

A dog’s needs don’t vanish when work gets busy While the rest of us are powering through spreadsheets, meetings and caffeine dependency, our dogs are at home doing absolutely nothing. And according to expert canine behaviourist, force-free trainer and bestselling author Sarah Rutten, that’s a recipe for trouble — or at least a shredded cushion or two. As the end-of-year grind hits full speed, many of us unknowingly bump our dogs down the to-do list. But Rutten says it only t

Oct 21, 20253 min read

NSW HANDLER JESS KIMPTON AND BORDER COLLIE STITCH TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA

Jess Kimpton and her seven-year-old Border Collie, Newcomen Stitch A 32-year-old sheepdog handler has been selected for the four-strong...

Oct 13, 20252 min read

PET ADOPTIONS FALL AS SURRENDERS HOLD STEADY, NEW REPORT FINDS

Australia’s animal rescue sector is facing a complex mix of pressures, marked by fewer pets entering shelters and foster care, alongside a decline in adoptions and steady surrender rates.

Oct 13, 20253 min read

FUR-REAL! THREE IN FOUR AUSTRALIAN HOMES NOW HAVE A PET

A new national survey reveals that 73 per cent of households now own a pet,

Oct 2, 20253 min read

THE HIDDEN TRUTH ABOUT CAT GROOMING: LICKING ISN’T ENOUGH, SAY EXPERTS

Cats don’t groom themselves; they lick themselves, and licking isn’t enough,” said Sherie. “All cats – no matter their age, breed, coat type or lifestyle – benefit from regular grooming!

Sep 1, 20253 min read