Companion Animals

RIP, Uggie

Today we heard the sad news that Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier who starred in the multi-Oscar-winning smash hit The Artist, has died at the age of 13.

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ABC Apologises for False “Cursing” Report

Following an investigation into a story which falsely implied that a complaint about a sheep station was merely about swearing, the ABC issued an apology.

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ARIA Winner Sia Is Australia’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity!

Pop star Sia may have just won four ARIAs, but yesterday she also earned another title: Australia’s 2014 Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity!

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Exotic-Animal Trade: Suffering for Sale

More and more people are succumbing to the temptation to acquire exotic animals, such as birds, snakes and lizards, to keep as pets. But captivity is often a death …

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Animal Homelessness: The Crisis and the Cure

Every year, about 200,000 dogs and cats are euthanised in Australia’s animal shelters and pounds for lack of good homes. Caring shelter workers who have devoted their lives to …

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