Comment: I can’t get a rental because I own a dog. So now I’m homeless
Would you give up your dog if it meant you fared better in a rental application? (Supplied to SBS by author) "Australia's strict 'no pet' rental rules made me choose between having a permanent place to call home or having a dog. I chose my fox terrier", writes...
YOUR SAY: Pet lawyer speaks out against domestic animal trapping
20 Nov 12 @ 11:32am by Paula Maud IMAGE ABOVE: Dean Nicholson with Charlie, the son of Bubba, who was euthanised after being trapped in a neighbour's cat trap. Picture: ANGIE BASDEKIS. Dean Nicholson with Charlie, the son of Bubba, who was euthanised after being...
LETTER: Rescue groups better partner
Newcastle Herald By Geoff Davidson, Ourimbah THE Companion Animal Conference to be held at Warners Bay on February 2 is a welcome development. I urge councillors and interested ratepayers from Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Maitland and Cessnock councils to attend....
Frankston Council’s decision to destroy two dogs ‘unnecessary and despicable’, says lawyer
Christian Tatman | Frankston Standard Leader IMAGE ABOVE: Protesters holding a demonstration against council putting down two dogs owned by Shannon Holt and partner Evan Jeremiejczyk. Picture: Tanya Fry. LAWYER Anne Greenaway has slammed Frankston Council’s...
Lifting profile of advocates
Dubbo Daily LiberalBy LISA MINNERIMAGE ABOVE: Companion animal lawyer Anne Greenaway with a much-loved Ziggie, the Dalmation. Photo: LISA MINNER A CONFERENCE organised by local companion animals lawyer Anne Greenaway is to be held in Newcastle to share...
LETTER: Blessed are the pet volunteers
By Geoff Davidson Newcastle Herald Dec. 25, 2012, 10:30 p.m. THE Hunter is blessed to be home to a network of volunteer groups working to rehome pets deemed surplus by society. Hunter Animal Rescue, Dog Rescue Newcastle, Newcastle Pound Pooch etc help to reduce kill...