gdata.io.handleScriptLoaded({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","feed":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$openSearch":"http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/","xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","xmlns$blogger":"http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298"},"updated":{"$t":"2024-01-04T00:36:37.183+11:00"},"category":[{"term":"DOG TOYS"},{"term":"WELLNESS"},{"term":"HOT PRODUCTS"},{"term":"VETERINARY"},{"term":"OLD EVENTS"},{"term":"HEALTH"},{"term":"AUTUMN"},{"term":"PET MINDING"},{"term":"HEART DISEASE"},{"term":"TICKS"},{"term":"HEARTWORM"},{"term":"PETS AT WEDDINGS"},{"term":"MUSIC THERAPY"},{"term":"EHRLICHIOSIS"},{"term":"PET TECH"},{"term":"PHYSIOTHERAPY"},{"term":"EDUCATION"},{"term":"CHRISTMAS BOX"},{"term":"SASH"},{"term":"CAREERS"},{"term":"DOG SEMINARS"},{"term":"DOG TREATS"},{"term":"MUZZLES"},{"term":"GIFTS"},{"term":"REHABILITATION"},{"term":"ORGANIC"},{"term":"INSURANCE"},{"term":"ANXIETY"},{"term":"CANCELLED EVENTS"},{"term":"DOG NUTRITION"},{"term":"AWL NSW"},{"term":"EXHIBITION"},{"term":"NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH"},{"term":"DOG BISCUITS"},{"term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"term":"STORY DOGS"},{"term":"PET BOARDING"},{"term":"DOG FASHION"},{"term":"TECHNOLOGY"},{"term":"PREVENTION"},{"term":"MOVIES"},{"term":"FOSTER"},{"term":"PET FIRST AID"},{"term":"FURBO"},{"term":"OLD PRODUCTS"},{"term":"NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"},{"term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"term":"PET DENTAL MONTH"},{"term":"DOG EVENTS"},{"term":"CAMPING"},{"term":"KIDS"},{"term":"LEGAL"},{"term":"ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE"},{"term":"DETECTOR DOGS"},{"term":"BOOK RELEASE"},{"term":"DOG-FRIENDLY VENUES"},{"term":"COST OF LIVING"},{"term":"GROOMING"},{"term":"ADVOCACY"},{"term":"WORLD SPAY DAY"},{"term":"MOTHER'S DAY"},{"term":"DOG MASSAGE"},{"term":"ANIMAL PAIN AWARENESS MONTH"},{"term":"BIRTHDAY PARTY"},{"term":"TV SERIES"},{"term":"AMRRIC"},{"term":"OIL GARDEN"},{"term":"VALENTINE'S DAY"},{"term":"PET-FRIENDLY PLACES"},{"term":"RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL GUARDIAN MONTH"},{"term":"WHAT'S NEW"},{"term":"DOG WASTE"},{"term":"PET WELLNESS MONTH"},{"term":"BLIND DOGS"},{"term":"FLEAS"},{"term":"COBBER CHALLENGE"},{"term":"TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR"},{"term":"CHRISTMAS"},{"term":"BEST OF"},{"term":"GREYHOUND"},{"term":"WALKS"},{"term":"RESCUE"},{"term":"RETAIL"},{"term":"PET PHOTOGRAPHY"},{"term":"DOG STORIES"},{"term":"SURVEY"},{"term":"MUSICAL"},{"term":"DINGO"},{"term":"CANINE EPILEPSY"},{"term":"ENRICHMENT"},{"term":"DOG ACCESSORIES"},{"term":"HOLISTIC DOG TRAINING"},{"term":"GENETICS"},{"term":"PET HAIR"},{"term":"SNOOPY"},{"term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"term":"ECO-FRIENDLY"},{"term":"GUT HEALTH"},{"term":"DOG SUBSCRIPTION BOX"},{"term":"COURSES"},{"term":"PRODUCT SHOWCASE"},{"term":"DOG ACTORS"},{"term":"GREYHOUNDS"},{"term":"MELBOURNE"},{"term":"PET FURNITURE"},{"term":"FAVOURITE FINDS"},{"term":"NOISE PHOBIA"},{"term":"POISONS"},{"term":"ALLERGIES"},{"term":"LOST PETS"},{"term":"DOG FOOD"},{"term":"DOG WALKERS"},{"term":"GIFTS FOR DOG LOVERS"},{"term":"PETS \u0026 PLANTS"},{"term":"DOG MARKETS"},{"term":"CONSERVATION DOGS"},{"term":"KNOW YOUR BREED"},{"term":"CLEANING SOLUTIONS"},{"term":"HOMELESS"},{"term":"HALLOWEEN"},{"term":"PET CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"},{"term":"INJURY"},{"term":"PAWGUST"},{"term":"THE GREAT OUTDOORS"},{"term":"DOG AGILITY"},{"term":"DOG COSTUMES"},{"term":"ANIMAL WELFATRE"},{"term":"SENIORS"},{"term":"ANIMAL WELFARE. RESCUE"},{"term":"WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION"},{"term":"PALLIATIVE CARE"},{"term":"PET SITTING"},{"term":"DENTAL CARE"},{"term":"HERO STORIES"},{"term":"PET TRANSPORT"},{"term":"PET INDUSTRY NEWS"},{"term":"PET STROLLERS"},{"term":"CAMPLIFY"},{"term":"DOGS \u0026 KIDS"},{"term":"GIFT GUIDE"},{"term":"OLD REVIEWS"},{"term":"CBD"},{"term":"NEW"},{"term":"PET OWNERS"},{"term":"COMPETITIONS"},{"term":"EMERGENCY"},{"term":"US APP"},{"term":"PET EXPOS"},{"term":"STANDARDS"},{"term":"WEIGHT MANAGEMENT"},{"term":"MENTAL HEALTH"},{"term":"WEIGHT LOSS AWARENESS"},{"term":"SUMMER"},{"term":"TOILET TRAINING"},{"term":"DATING WITH DOGS"},{"term":"PLANTS \u0026 PETS"},{"term":"PAST EVENTS"},{"term":"DOG MOTION SICKNESS"},{"term":"RAW FOOD"},{"term":"COVID-19"},{"term":"WINTER"},{"term":"ACCESSORIES"},{"term":"DOG DAY CARE"},{"term":"REGULATIONS"},{"term":"SEPARATION ANXIETY"},{"term":"ILLNESS"},{"term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"term":"HOLIDAYS"},{"term":"HERDING"},{"term":"CORINNE FENTON"},{"term":"AUSTRALIA DAY"},{"term":"WORKING DOGS"},{"term":"PET THERAPY"},{"term":"SPRING CLEANING"},{"term":"DOG FESTIVALS"},{"term":"PET RETAIL"},{"term":"HEAT STRESS"},{"term":"DIABETES"},{"term":"WORMS"},{"term":"DOG BREED L to Z"},{"term":"AWARDS"},{"term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"term":"SUSTAINABLE"},{"term":"ENVIRONMENT"},{"term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"term":"DOG SPORTS"},{"term":"BACK-TO-SCHOOL"},{"term":"CHARITY"},{"term":"EASTER"},{"term":"RAWGUST"},{"term":"DOG SUPPLEMENTS"},{"term":"PAWS AT THE PARK"},{"term":"ART"},{"term":"DOG BIRTHDAY"},{"term":"DOGUE"},{"term":"FARM DOGS"},{"term":"TELEHEALTH"},{"term":"TRAINING"},{"term":"TRAVEL"},{"term":"SPRING"},{"term":"NEWS"},{"term":"BEACH"},{"term":"RAW MEAT"},{"term":"BOXER"},{"term":"PET APP"},{"term":"CANINE LYMPHONA"},{"term":"MOST POPULAR"},{"term":"WET FOOD"},{"term":"FITPAWS"},{"term":"AGGRESSION"},{"term":"NSW FLOODS"},{"term":"DOG PARKS"},{"term":"PUPPY"},{"term":"PET SUPPLEMENTS"},{"term":"BUSHFIRES"},{"term":"DACHSHUND"},{"term":"TREATS"},{"term":"DOG BREEDS"},{"term":"GIFT GUIDES"},{"term":"WET DOG FOOD"},{"term":"SAFETY"},{"term":"WILLS"},{"term":"AGED CARE"},{"term":"PET FUNERALS"},{"term":"DOG HEALTH"},{"term":"NUTRITION"},{"term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"term":"DOGGY DAYCARE"},{"term":"NATIONAL PUPPY DAY"},{"term":"REVIEWS"},{"term":"PET-FRIENDLY RENTALS"},{"term":"VACCINATIONS"},{"term":"DOG BREED A to K"},{"term":"DRY FOOD"},{"term":"TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY"},{"term":"SNAKES"},{"term":"SENIOR DOGS"},{"term":"PETSTOCK PAST EVENTS"},{"term":"BOOK CLUB"},{"term":"POUND PAWS"},{"term":"UPCOMING EVENTS"},{"term":"COOKED MEALS"},{"term":"ACUPUNCTURE"},{"term":"BOREDOM BUSTERS"},{"term":"WAR DOG HEROES"},{"term":"REACTIVITY"},{"term":"FATHER'S DAY GIFTS"},{"term":"CANCER"},{"term":"PET FASHION"},{"term":"AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK"},{"term":"SUBSCRIPTION BOX"},{"term":"TRENDS"},{"term":"THERAPY DOGS"},{"term":"DOG WALKS"},{"term":"NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL MONTH"},{"term":"BRACHYCEPHALIC"},{"term":"SEEING EYE DOGS"},{"term":"GAMES"},{"term":"DRY DOG FOOD"},{"term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"term":"ASSISTANCE DOGS"},{"term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"term":"DOG TRAINING"},{"term":"PET LOSS"},{"term":"RESCUE DOGS"},{"term":"BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING"},{"term":"RSPCA"},{"term":"NATIONAL HOLISTIC PET DAY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":"Australian Dog Lover is the No.1 digital monthly magazine and website for dog lovers everywhere. We cover Dog Health, Dog Nutrition, Dog Behaviour; Dog Training Advice, Dog Events, the latest Dog Products and Services in Australia, Dog Product Reviews, Lifestyle, Gift Guides, Rescue Dog Stories, Dog Lovers Book Club etc."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/-/ADVOCACY?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026max-results\u003d6"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/-/ADVOCACY?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026max-results\u003d6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.australiandoglover.com/search/label/ADVOCACY"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/-/ADVOCACY/-/ADVOCACY?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026start-index\u003d7\u0026max-results\u003d6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"https://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"21"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4957919464154849630"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-20T13:59:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-21T16:16:53.473+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Don't get scammed buying or adopting a pet!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXR-gxoQXSV-xwIqwGfjSaK2zf1nwcehNptydVimYD-YPUAUCSGjvRKfr1eKv-XNwyVKjIa6qSlgNKGnhflrYtBtUfW4lFlQhasI5yLQxeLEmx46mNluSA6qz0A2yN66olQom2nr9gUrm_tRPIxqHvGNbSaBK22NHxzEoZuMEVz3Lw9xt-mIpR_Gxgug/s2000/Puppy%20Scam%20Awareness%20Australia%20-%20Scam%20Awareness%20Week%202023%20-%20Cavalier%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20puppy%20-%20Credit%20T%20R%20Photography.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1575\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXR-gxoQXSV-xwIqwGfjSaK2zf1nwcehNptydVimYD-YPUAUCSGjvRKfr1eKv-XNwyVKjIa6qSlgNKGnhflrYtBtUfW4lFlQhasI5yLQxeLEmx46mNluSA6qz0A2yN66olQom2nr9gUrm_tRPIxqHvGNbSaBK22NHxzEoZuMEVz3Lw9xt-mIpR_Gxgug/s16000/Puppy%20Scam%20Awareness%20Australia%20-%20Scam%20Awareness%20Week%202023%20-%20Cavalier%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20puppy%20-%20Credit%20T%20R%20Photography.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eDon’t be fooled by appearances! Companion Animal Network Australia warns pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIs this rescue group for real?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDuring \u003cb\u003eScams Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec)\u003c/b\u003e, leading animal welfare charity \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (Australia CAN) is warning pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe theme for this year's Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) campaign is “\u003cb\u003eImpersonation Scams\u003c/b\u003e,” delivered for the first time by the newly established \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.accc.gov.au/national-anti-scam-centre\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eNational Anti-Scam Centre\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, built on the work of \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eScamwatch\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to make Australia a harder target for scammers. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAustralia CAN has again partnered with \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePuppy Scam Awareness Australia (PSAA)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to help animal lovers identify imposter rescue organisations and breeders, and to avoid pet scams that continue to cause heartbreak and anger. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Scammers are professional crooks, and it can be difficult to distinguish between what is real or a scam,” said Trish Ennis, CEO of Australia CAN. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAccording to ACCC’s \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/system/files/Targeting%20scams%20report%202022.pdf\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTargeting Scams (April 2023)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;report, anecdotally about 80% of all scams reported to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScamwatch\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e include some form of impersonation of a legitimate entity. Scammers can impersonate any organisation or brand, and impersonation scams can be received through a variety of channels. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e2022 (1 January – 31 December)\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScamwatch \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003ereceived \u003cb\u003e1,684 reports of pet scams\u003c/b\u003e with losses of $2.3 million, according to ACCC data.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAn ACCC Media spokesperson told Australia CAN, “While most pet scams pertain to puppies, in 2022 we saw an increase in kitten scams. Other pets commonly used by scammers are birds and fish.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7MPLb4UjpYQBrll2PysvKWRPiY8-9kf4YX8TiFmbX_88PK-kdliajQ6e7sHMx-x1P5m854CJFnqpUUo_3PZzBMJ_rGzw70mxOmsNYfZ5OqjiwvbPYuzidm6pUkHLcbVm10ThwjVzfUZc0UwgWe3sWly2UerK4sJjTuG947KSG7bCpK1E45iRIaZvtsY/s4000/Kitten_Scams_Awareness_Week_2023%20-%20Photo%20Nirzar%20Pangarkar%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"2667\" data-original-width\u003d\"4000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7MPLb4UjpYQBrll2PysvKWRPiY8-9kf4YX8TiFmbX_88PK-kdliajQ6e7sHMx-x1P5m854CJFnqpUUo_3PZzBMJ_rGzw70mxOmsNYfZ5OqjiwvbPYuzidm6pUkHLcbVm10ThwjVzfUZc0UwgWe3sWly2UerK4sJjTuG947KSG7bCpK1E45iRIaZvtsY/s16000/Kitten_Scams_Awareness_Week_2023%20-%20Photo%20Nirzar%20Pangarkar%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eWith scammers continually developing new ways to fool people, pet lovers need to increase their vigilance in checking for those little clues that can alert us that something is a scam, warned Ms Ennis. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We encourage pet lovers to learn how to spot a puppy scam and avoid the heartbreak, loss of money and in some cases, potentially having to surrender their pet to the shelter,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ePSAA key support group for victims of pet scams\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiderI15ZO-qJI7LpkIkPHX130KCVADZhlCoaQkx2y7hSrpeY7TQ_6ugsECuHydMu8wbh9V0vWvQtrhxa3xezAxEIUgHuUkffdKdO6fTQZh2FRt7j_nPs5FZYzytWow2sv9jWoSGs-JUSfk0LoVMAUCgWjE_vYOiCYkvMjDnboe428C17UPl8NP8AiBS88/s1800/Puppy_Scam_Awareness_Australia_2023%20-%20Young%20girl%20cradling%20puppy%20-%20Credit%20Hudson%20Hintze.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiderI15ZO-qJI7LpkIkPHX130KCVADZhlCoaQkx2y7hSrpeY7TQ_6ugsECuHydMu8wbh9V0vWvQtrhxa3xezAxEIUgHuUkffdKdO6fTQZh2FRt7j_nPs5FZYzytWow2sv9jWoSGs-JUSfk0LoVMAUCgWjE_vYOiCYkvMjDnboe428C17UPl8NP8AiBS88/w266-h400/Puppy_Scam_Awareness_Australia_2023%20-%20Young%20girl%20cradling%20puppy%20-%20Credit%20Hudson%20Hintze.jpg\" width\u003d\"266\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCredit - Hudson Hintze\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePuppy Scam Awareness Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is a key support group for victims of pet scamming and is dedicated to bringing awareness about the thousands of pet scamming syndicates who prey on pet shoppers, helping puppy shoppers spot a scammer and assisting those that have been scammed. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We don’t just report scammers, we shut down their online presence immediately, and help victims try and get their money back,” said PSAA’s founder Sandy Trujillo. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSince 2021, PSAA received reports relating to more than 1,500 Australian fraudulent bank accounts, 6,000 websites and over 8,000 social media pages/groups and profiles.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“People are easier to scam when they act on emotion and that’s especially true for pet lovers who want a furry friend,” said Ms Trujillo. \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The more who fall the more scammers can make. They constantly reinvent themselves so unsuspecting customers fall quicker. Pet scams have slowed down since COVID and the financial pressures most people find themselves under these days, but unfortunately, we are still getting reports of victims coming through, roughly three a week. They don't find us until it's too late.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePSAA has launched a Pet Transport and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.breederda.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eBreeders Directory\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e to help validate and help protect businesses from scammers stealing their intellectual property. PSAA also works with breeders whose IDs get stolen to restore their reputation, added Ms Trujillo. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Most breeders are now dubious of strangers coming over and stealing their pups,” she said. “It's not always possible to find a breeder in your state, too, so people are choosing to buy interstate. That's how most get caught in scams.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScam prevention resources\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eHow to spot a pet scam: \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/pet-projects/puppy-scams/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eaustraliacan.org.au/pet-projects/puppy-scams\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eFor tips to avoid fake websites and a list of fraudulent websites: \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.puppyscamawarenessaustralia.com.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eFor a guaranteed pet to welcome into your family, contact an Australia CAN member in your state: \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/who-we-are/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eaustraliacan.org.au/who-we-are\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eIf you think you are scammed, contact your financial institution right away. For more information \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.scamwatch.gov.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow CANA on \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/CompanionAnimalNetworkAustralia\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/australia_can/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/australia-can/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eLinkedIn\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e#ScamAwarenessWeek2023 #ScamWatch #puppyscams #petscams #scams\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) \u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of our six member agencies across the country, including Animal Welfare League QLD, Animal Welfare League SA, Lort Smith (VIC), Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania and Saving Animals From Euthanasia Inc (WA). \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTogether, our members provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year. Through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all companion animals and we rally support for programmes that deliver high welfare standards. Australia CAN celebrates the human-animal bond and promotes responsible pet ownership through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, including the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://rentwithpets.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eRent with Pets\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePets in Aged Care\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e programs. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTo discover more, visit \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.australiacan.org.au/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.australiacan.org.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePhoto Credit (Lead Image): T R Photography\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 20th November 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/4957919464154849630/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/dont-get-scammed-buying-or-adopting-pet.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/4957919464154849630"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/4957919464154849630"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/dont-get-scammed-buying-or-adopting-pet.html","title":"Don't get scammed buying or adopting a pet!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXR-gxoQXSV-xwIqwGfjSaK2zf1nwcehNptydVimYD-YPUAUCSGjvRKfr1eKv-XNwyVKjIa6qSlgNKGnhflrYtBtUfW4lFlQhasI5yLQxeLEmx46mNluSA6qz0A2yN66olQom2nr9gUrm_tRPIxqHvGNbSaBK22NHxzEoZuMEVz3Lw9xt-mIpR_Gxgug/s72-c/Puppy%20Scam%20Awareness%20Australia%20-%20Scam%20Awareness%20Week%202023%20-%20Cavalier%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel%20puppy%20-%20Credit%20T%20R%20Photography.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5117930457425373563"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-16T13:49:00.003+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-17T10:06:31.708+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project 2023 is live!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM/s1850/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1214\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM/s16000/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eThe Petstock Foundation is on a mission to raise $800,000 for children this Christmas!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e inspires Australians to create magic for children through pets and therapy animals.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThis festive season, the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eis taking action to inspire magic for children in need. With a goal to raise $800,000 for children experiencing hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe Petstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eChristmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is on a mission to empower children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and therapy animals. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo support the mission, \u003cb\u003efrom October 31 to December 24\u003c/b\u003e, money raised through the \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003ePetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e will be donated to children-focused charity partners, creating a special Christmas for many children. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe campaign aims to give funds raised to charity partners who provide services that allow children in need to gain freedom and independence through school support, equine assistance, and therapy animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCharity partners selected to benefit this Christmas are \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.makeawish.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMake-A-Wish Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e(Nationally),\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.mackillop.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMacKillop Family Services\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (VIC), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://cowboys4kids.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCowboys 4 Kids\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (NSW), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.vsk.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eVery Special Kids\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (VIC), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.smartpups.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSmart Pups\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (QLD), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.horsepower.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eHorsePower\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (WA) and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.rdatas.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eRiding for the Disabled Association\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (SA and TAS). \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WgpTsVeVu9IwWnFK-vbqDr61p_QHSDcL44G-PjCFfP80q5s53loCvhv7rj_yqSwGQ7r6RbBP3ZFOMST-9Xh85NTFPJ3UdNK2F1-mfc4LOYwidHphdLzfoDb8kY5AfeAJFTlRRkpYeRi0nsK1mUaI8kEhxnYzK4pGB0edLCsUzY_-lakQXeOWb-qx3YU/s2000/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20girl%20with%20Smart%20Pups%20Assistance%20Dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1242\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WgpTsVeVu9IwWnFK-vbqDr61p_QHSDcL44G-PjCFfP80q5s53loCvhv7rj_yqSwGQ7r6RbBP3ZFOMST-9Xh85NTFPJ3UdNK2F1-mfc4LOYwidHphdLzfoDb8kY5AfeAJFTlRRkpYeRi0nsK1mUaI8kEhxnYzK4pGB0edLCsUzY_-lakQXeOWb-qx3YU/s16000/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20girl%20with%20Smart%20Pups%20Assistance%20Dog.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eSmart Pups (QLD) train assistance dogs helping children with disabilities\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePast research indicates that the rising cost of living significantly and negatively impacts a large portion of people already in need this Christmas [1] and many people will struggle to pay at least one of their essential bills at Christmas, such as food, household utilities, or rent [2].\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWith the financial crisis here to stay, alarmingly these results are likely set to rise, showing the cost of living impacts are felt the most by people who are already facing hardship and require support. It’s more\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eimportant than ever to donate where you can, to support the wonderful work \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Petstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s partner children’s charities do day in, day out. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePetstock Foundation Strategic Manager, Jessica Curtis says, “This Christmas, the \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003ePetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is empowering children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and animals. Thousands of children each year experience hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability through no fault of their own. It’s heart-breaking to think many children around the country will be too unwell, or families not in a position financially to create the wonderful childhood Christmas magic that many of us have fond memories of. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ/s1436/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1436\" data-original-width\u003d\"1436\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ/w400-h400/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e“We’re giving Australians the opportunity to make an impact this Christmas, and are encouraging people to support The Christmas Project by \u003cb\u003epurchasing a Christmas bauble decoration in store or online\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“All funds from bauble purchases will go towards the Project, and will go far to help take the pressure off families and make Christmas feel special for children in need. Donations can also be made at your local store or online.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eJessica continues, “At the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, we believe the strong bond and unconditional love many children feel for their pets and animals is truly special to observe, and is proof of the positive impact animals can have on the lives of children, particularly those facing challenges.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eRecent studies suggest more than 14,000 Australian children are living with a life-threatening illness [3], with approximately 2,400 babies born with a heart condition each year [4], and 1,000 children aged 0-19 years diagnosed with cancer every year [5]. These statistics alone are just a small example of community needs for extra support through these incredible charities. The impact these conditions can have on the lives of children and their families is huge, and many need our support to fight for their future. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eNational charity partner Make-A-Wish Australia will use their share of funds raised to help grant life-changing wishes for sick kids across the country. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.makeawish.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMake-A-Wish Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e CEO Sally Bateman said that the charity relies on the incredible generosity and support from the community to make wishes possible. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We are very grateful to the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e for its ongoing partnership and for its \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eChristmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e initiative. The Foundation’s wonderful support will help us to bring hope and joy to some of the 900 wish kids who are currently on their Wish Journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eis currently helping us to grant our horse-related wishes across the country, while the funds raised from the Christmas Project will help us grant a wide range of wishes for critically ill kids, including some of our ever-popular pet wishes. Pet wishes can provide sick kids with companionship while helping them reduce anxiety. With the charity receiving no government funding, we rely on initiatives like the \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003ePetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eand the incredible generosity of the Australian public to help make these life-changing wishes a reality.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo get involved, the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is encouraging Australians to donate by purchasing Christmas bauble in store at \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e stores nationally, by rounding up purchases in store, or donating \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/petspiration-foundation\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eonline\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Christmas Project - Campaign Summary\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat donations will go towards \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e100% of funds raised by the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock Foundation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e nationwide in November and December will be donated to the \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e charity partners to enable them to create a better future for children this Christmas. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eFundraising programs like the The Christmas Project allow charities focussing on improving the lives of children to groups to grow and more effectively deliver greater services to the children facing hardship. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHow can you help \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eFrom \u003cb\u003eOctober 31 until Christmas\u003c/b\u003e, purchase a Christmas bauble from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, with all funds going towards \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eBy rounding up purchases at Petstock stores nationwide or by donating \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/petspiration-foundation\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eonline\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eIn celebration of \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe Christmas Project\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Petstock stores will be hosting a \u003cb\u003eChildren’s Weekend on December 9th and 10th\u003c/b\u003e, which will see fun activities for children take place including a colouring competition, live animals for petting and store team members dressing up in Christmas theme. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eVisit your local \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetstock\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e store to support your local community or visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/home-town-heroes\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epetstock.com.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e for more information – 100% of funds raised goes to our purpose! \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReferences\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  \u003cbr /\u003e1, 2\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/Christmas_Research_Report_2022_V3.pdf\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSalvation Army 2022 Christmas research\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e3\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.makeawish.org.au/about-us#%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%20Australia%20today%2C%20the%20latest%2C(aihw.gov.au)\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMake A Wish\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e4 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2019)\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/heart-stroke-vascular-diseases/congenital-heart-disease-in-australia\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCongenital heart disease in Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 01 November 2023.\u003cbr /\u003e5 Aihw.gov.au\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Petstock Foundation\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Petstock Foundation is a registered charity that exists to empower a better future for pets and people. Since its inception in 2007, The Foundation has raised more than $10 million to date and has found homes for more than 40,000 rescue pets. Petstock Foundation is contributed to by the fundraising initiatives of the Petstock Group, donations by business partners and team members as they come together for the pets that inspire them. 100% of funds raised go towards The Foundation to support its charitable partners and projects with all operating costs covered by the business.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 16th November 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/5117930457425373563/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html","title":"The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project 2023 is live!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM/s72-c/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3567299060400673102"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-15T09:51:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-02T20:07:58.459+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Calls for more Pet-Friendly Aged Care options in Australia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1CRFLT48WrwqImHzKXIc2U8YGfuE6CdxtJ2dRJt1rsenrzvEtlmoLpnRDSSeaK68wK2fN-u8CniYNszf9dZNVf7Xma5O5wvm3stBNJ0skzXlpb0KXk8A18r6aedGNwX0A0qFoKYU6Pg-yfNhxWn2z_3BRN2m2_XByIsYmLaQ_4xt4RHmcGxwWseYOd0/s1750/Calls%20for%20more%20pet-friendly%20Aged%20Care%20options%20in%20Australia%20-%20older%20man%20high%20fives%20a%20Schnauzer%20dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1191\" data-original-width\u003d\"1750\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1CRFLT48WrwqImHzKXIc2U8YGfuE6CdxtJ2dRJt1rsenrzvEtlmoLpnRDSSeaK68wK2fN-u8CniYNszf9dZNVf7Xma5O5wvm3stBNJ0skzXlpb0KXk8A18r6aedGNwX0A0qFoKYU6Pg-yfNhxWn2z_3BRN2m2_XByIsYmLaQ_4xt4RHmcGxwWseYOd0/s16000/Calls%20for%20more%20pet-friendly%20Aged%20Care%20options%20in%20Australia%20-%20older%20man%20high%20fives%20a%20Schnauzer%20dog.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia calls for urgent Government support for older pet owners at home in aged care reform \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eNational animal welfare charity \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (Australia CAN or CANA) is calling for urgent support for older pet owners at home, as the Australian Government is working to prioritise independence and restore the dignity of older people in Australia in a $18.3 billion reform package\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/improving-australias-aged-care-system\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e*\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralia CAN\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is campaigning to increase the number of pet-friendly aged care support services to keep pets and their older owners happy, healthy and together in their own homes for as long as possible. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Sadly, there is a painful absence of government support for older people with pets in in-home care, resulting in not only putting people's lives in danger but also their much-loved animals being surrendered to shelters across the country!” says Trish Ennis, CEO of Australia CAN. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We are calling Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care and Hon Anika Wells MP, Federal Minister for Aged Care to help our ageing population maintain a high quality of life and that includes finding ways to help older adults retain their pets.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCANA’s vital message comes in support of the \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://opan.org.au/about-us/news-and-events/consultations/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eJoint Submission - Foundations of the Aged Care Act\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e by 13 national organisations working with older people and carers, demanding a human-rights based aged care act that reflects the experiences and wants of older people, including the right to have their beloved companion animals acknowledged, supported and respected. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMany studies demonstrate how pets offer a myriad of physical and mental health benefits for people, such as reducing stress, providing companionship, encouraging social interactions and more.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IbKbUjU2R5Ug-hRWH2rfqlPdMMuRBJVbGRTj-wdwJC7P5WzNqgY58f1wN3AyPEP1XTso8OhpBaYJ03C_MZLdBTV2WEWI_GVSdG6JeUDhu-K7RmU5DQon-x8Nd6vJjkCtHewsb05RHSCYuSZgMCTy7lSJXm2ENBGLAn5HTotvgGQd9fd9hsa02mbro8w/s1850/Sign_petition_for_support_of_Pet-Friendly_Aged_Care_in_Australia%20-%20Elderly%20couple%20enjoying%20outdoors%20with%20their%20Cavalier%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IbKbUjU2R5Ug-hRWH2rfqlPdMMuRBJVbGRTj-wdwJC7P5WzNqgY58f1wN3AyPEP1XTso8OhpBaYJ03C_MZLdBTV2WEWI_GVSdG6JeUDhu-K7RmU5DQon-x8Nd6vJjkCtHewsb05RHSCYuSZgMCTy7lSJXm2ENBGLAn5HTotvgGQd9fd9hsa02mbro8w/s16000/Sign_petition_for_support_of_Pet-Friendly_Aged_Care_in_Australia%20-%20Elderly%20couple%20enjoying%20outdoors%20with%20their%20Cavalier%20King%20Charles%20Spaniel.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“This is true particularly for older adults who often face loneliness and isolation and rely on their companion animals to thrive,” says Ms Ennis. “The Government says it is working on keeping older people in their homes. Why aren't they prepared to make minor changes that would benefit the people, pets, home care support agencies and businesses?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eStatus of pets in aged care \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6stR0IKQva96snEhqvlQnaFXYhBcAnGezNkfu-pbHPkQBkoPzvy5A4Ecz7JOkAHh6MiQK6WwDvx1c9MTDdklLtbG5Ev4zsrAHjmTSgQuK1F_EhswsmHx7lpJDHpS4jqZrb5gnByiWpL-7u1ChzIJCYVGCUwGMUOh3_pWaDU_lZMtYu1LooVMfVtyv_0/s1080/My%20cats%20are%20my%20family%20says%20Rolfe%20-%20Photo%20Companion%20Animal%20Network%20Australia.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6stR0IKQva96snEhqvlQnaFXYhBcAnGezNkfu-pbHPkQBkoPzvy5A4Ecz7JOkAHh6MiQK6WwDvx1c9MTDdklLtbG5Ev4zsrAHjmTSgQuK1F_EhswsmHx7lpJDHpS4jqZrb5gnByiWpL-7u1ChzIJCYVGCUwGMUOh3_pWaDU_lZMtYu1LooVMfVtyv_0/w320-h320/My%20cats%20are%20my%20family%20says%20Rolfe%20-%20Photo%20Companion%20Animal%20Network%20Australia.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e“I am 78 years old and came to Australia from Germany in 1969. Sadly, I lost my wife to\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAlzheimer’s a few years ago.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eI now live alone with my four cats, Layla, Ruby, Sofia and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAnita. They are my family and I would rather\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003edie than part with them…”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eRolfe, Tasmania.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCANA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CANA-Pet-Friendly-Aged-Care-Survey-Results-OPT.pdf\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSurvey on the Status of Pets in Aged Care facilities and at home\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e shows 86% of older adults with pets experience improved mental and physical health.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhen it comes to older adults living at home, the survey reveals 61% of older adults live alone, and 74% of older adults with pets say their \u003cb\u003eanimals provide companionship and reduce loneliness\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lTREsXn04cjT7xp3FGazarUftYTLS9uVLeJ1nWHcBr49y7OAMWd57bo5vCO4idc4ywUln8oYyTMmzqM_CgNRxWl-34Ac3NpsIdSA6jMampkXO0wEKmuoKAXpLAY5V9-Nf2-Orqi0vrWh6tW1c-3S_Dakfl5bgDVaPGAld5gPiNIKBDJgHD8yl9_rWrk/s1080/Delta_Therapy_Dog_Dachshund_Frankie_saved_Joanne's_life%20-%20Photo%20Companion%20Animal%20Network%20Australia.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lTREsXn04cjT7xp3FGazarUftYTLS9uVLeJ1nWHcBr49y7OAMWd57bo5vCO4idc4ywUln8oYyTMmzqM_CgNRxWl-34Ac3NpsIdSA6jMampkXO0wEKmuoKAXpLAY5V9-Nf2-Orqi0vrWh6tW1c-3S_Dakfl5bgDVaPGAld5gPiNIKBDJgHD8yl9_rWrk/w320-h320/Delta_Therapy_Dog_Dachshund_Frankie_saved_Joanne's_life%20-%20Photo%20Companion%20Animal%20Network%20Australia.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e“I owe my life to 7-year old Miniature Dachshund Frankie, my Delta Therapy Dog, for detecting my stage 4 melanoma and alerting the neighbours when I fell twice and needed an ambulance.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eUs old folks who live alone and are not as well as we should be physically and mentally, we must have a\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ecompanion animal.” -\u0026nbsp; Joanne, NSW \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhilst \u003cb\u003e40% of older adults who receive a Home Care Package (HCP) have pets\u003c/b\u003e, only 9% of these pet owners receive pet care support, such as walking their dog (64% need help) and taking their pet to the vet (62% need help).\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“The health and wellbeing benefits of pet ownership are measurable and indisputable,” says Ms Ennis.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e“The CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) and HCP can be extended to determine and secure the necessary assistance for a person to live independently with their pet by ensuring services are offered to support pet health and well-being.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMs Ennis says increasing the number of pet-friendly in- home aged care support will also help to prevent animals from being euthanised or surrendered to shelters and maximise the physical and emotional health of animal loving older people. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Increasing pet-friendly aged care support will not cost the government much. The financial implementation of adding these resources to the packages is minor and would in many cases mean simply changing the wording of the delivery of existing items,” she says. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We want to make sure the care that older pet owners receive at home contributes to their quality of life and supports their family and community connections.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport CANA’s #PetFriendlyAgedCare Petition \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCANA needs the public’s help to convince the Government to include pet-friendly aged care support as part of their aged care reform. \u003cb\u003eHelp reach 25,000 signatures by signing and sharing their petition\u003c/b\u003e for #PetFriendlyAgedCare!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.change.org/p/demand-for-the-australian-government-to-support-older-pet-owners-in-home\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ePlease support CANA’s Petition for #PetFriendlyAgedCare\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo read CANA’s submission to the Government, please visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/surveys\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epetfriendlyagedcare.com.au/surveys\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFor more information about supporting pets in aged care, please visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epetfriendlyagedcare.com.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFor more about \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, visit\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eaustraliacan.org.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e or contact \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:info@australiacan.org.au\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einfo@australiacan.org.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Pet Friendly Aged Care \u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet Friendly Aged Care is run by the Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) whose six member agencies aim to make the world a better place for pets through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives. Pet-Friendly Aged Care was established to highlight the often-catastrophic emotional harm caused when older people are forced to give up their pets upon moving into an aged care home, and to provide a more practical way forward. To discover more, visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003epetfriendlyagedcare.com.au\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) \u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is Australia’s peak body representing companion animals. It comprises six member agencies, each aiming to make the world a better place for pets. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThrough national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership. We use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all companion animals and we rally support for programmes that deliver high welfare standards. To discover more, visit \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eaustraliacan.org.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 15th November 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3567299060400673102/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/calls-for-more-pet-friendly-aged-care.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3567299060400673102"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3567299060400673102"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/calls-for-more-pet-friendly-aged-care.html","title":"Calls for more Pet-Friendly Aged Care options in Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1CRFLT48WrwqImHzKXIc2U8YGfuE6CdxtJ2dRJt1rsenrzvEtlmoLpnRDSSeaK68wK2fN-u8CniYNszf9dZNVf7Xma5O5wvm3stBNJ0skzXlpb0KXk8A18r6aedGNwX0A0qFoKYU6Pg-yfNhxWn2z_3BRN2m2_XByIsYmLaQ_4xt4RHmcGxwWseYOd0/s72-c/Calls%20for%20more%20pet-friendly%20Aged%20Care%20options%20in%20Australia%20-%20older%20man%20high%20fives%20a%20Schnauzer%20dog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3210831247732241252"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-14T14:37:00.007+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-16T15:00:33.154+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CHRISTMAS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Peak Christmas Pet Buying Period: What to Consider "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYbYmIqbG_AhB5Y2Xz0J3EJka9958yjy-s_zGSaJbFFbhh1k7bN1V3z2jMBQjij3Nz1FIjrkTiL9iY-SSWo8ntz3O_r9YYbnRQL5QRfaKAQl0UpnolTieXNtF3ck9vB9efeRUZ_hya4_OPHGZfITBPZ-3NelpBLZH5YFYj_bxact6CgVGj46lr1ATGDU/s866/Christmas_peak_pet_buying_season_warning_Siberian_Husky_pup_nudging_red_Christmas_baubbles.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"577\" data-original-width\u003d\"866\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYbYmIqbG_AhB5Y2Xz0J3EJka9958yjy-s_zGSaJbFFbhh1k7bN1V3z2jMBQjij3Nz1FIjrkTiL9iY-SSWo8ntz3O_r9YYbnRQL5QRfaKAQl0UpnolTieXNtF3ck9vB9efeRUZ_hya4_OPHGZfITBPZ-3NelpBLZH5YFYj_bxact6CgVGj46lr1ATGDU/s16000/Christmas_peak_pet_buying_season_warning_Siberian_Husky_pup_nudging_red_Christmas_baubbles.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eWith Christmas just around the corner and many Australian families considering inviting the pitter-patter of paws into their homes, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e looks at what to consider when choosing a dog breed alongside \u003ca href\u003d\"https://arhvets.com.au/homebush/arh_team/dr-sarah-goldsmid\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSpecialist Small Animal Surgeon Dr Sarah Goldsmid\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“It is coming up to the time of year when many Australian homes will be considering getting a pet over the summer months,” Nadia Crighton from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e“Our data does indicate that this is a busy pet buying time of year, with many \u003cb\u003esigning up for pet insurance around the eight-week mark\u003c/b\u003e. Now is the time many pet lovers will be sourcing their new furry friend.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e has top tips for choosing the right breed for your home and lifestyle.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“It’s imperative to research your chosen breed, as many dogs do have prevalent hereditary conditions that can end up costing pet owners thousands to rectify throughout the lifetime of their pet,” Crighton says. “It’s also imperative to \u003cb\u003echoose a breed that fits your lifestyle and expectations\u003c/b\u003e rather than basing it on looks alone.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEnsuring you can afford these treatments is an integral part of responsible pet ownership. It’s also highly recommended that prospective pet owners do their due diligence on their possible dog breeders and resist quick purchases from backyard breeding establishments. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Do your homework on your dog breeder and ensure you ask all the important questions regarding \u003cb\u003ehereditary screening\u003c/b\u003e and possible \u003cb\u003ebreed-related problems \u003c/b\u003eor \u003cb\u003eadopt a pet from a shelter\u003c/b\u003e,” she recommends. “Backyard breeding and puppy mills only add to the huge amount of unwanted pets around Australia.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSpecialist Small Animal Surgeon \u003cb\u003eDr Sarah Goldsmid\u003c/b\u003e from \u003ca href\u003d\"https://arhvets.com.au/homebush/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eThe Animal Referral Hospital (Homebush)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e is all too aware of the hugely expensive surgery for hereditary problems with some breeds and the importance of understanding these possible problems before purchase. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“As a specialist small animal surgeon, I see many cases where pets require major and expensive surgery for their hereditary problem,” Dr Goldsmid says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“For example, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/01/brachycephalic-airway-syndrome-in-dogs.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eBrachycephalic airway disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, if not surgically treated in time, can lead to aspiration pneumonia, the need for a permanent tracheostomy, predispose to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/11/summer-safety-preventing-heat-stroke-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003esevere heat stress\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and worst-case scenario can end in premature death.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eA third of surgical cases at \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Referral Hospital Homebush\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e are related to spinal disease, mainly due to herniated intervertebral discs, which can occur in any breed or mixed breed. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“However, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/spinal-disease-in-dogs-ivdd.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edisc disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e is over-represented in certain breeds\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, such as \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFrench Bulldogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/dachshund.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDachshunds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. If we see the patients early enough, we can usually get them back to great function again following advanced spinal imaging (CT and MRI) and spinal surgery – but if they have already lost all feeling and movement, their prognosis is poor for recovery of function.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eMixed Breeds – Best of Both Worlds?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIt is common for many in the pet industry to sing the praises of humble mixed breeds. Known for their robustness, choosing a mixed breed dog could help prevent large veterinary bills for many common hereditary conditions. While many breeds are affected by hereditary conditions, increasing the genetic pool within mating can help reduce the risk of some of these conditions from occurring in that litter. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“This is not a precise science – the offspring may still end up with hereditary conditions related to several different breeds, but \u003cb\u003ein general, a mixed breed is less likely to develop the hereditary problem\u003c/b\u003e,” Dr Goldsmid says.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“I would always recommend sourcing crossbreeds from the pound or shelters first. This will save a life and discourage backyard breeding.”\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners must understand that certain breeds can suffer from more severe and expensive conditions, such as \u003cb\u003ebrachycephalic dog breeds\u003c/b\u003e – also known as the ‘squishy faced breeds’.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Wj5-04HPjpfHysw7Vm8pSnmSk800Kqqi3sGUqSfMNLF6Ue-bJUdwRuMZfOjMJ7jBgde5-JgBxPTKFwi_ez5XhPcHHHlGSqHFU82eJvh8WhqvCIS-hhNxPScm1JSY8czGKzdfNe9M_rXM4eThFUwRjDifg9_oN8Snzdq8T7utBv_URrdyPhFbeBC4whM/s1850/Brindle_French_Bulldog_Puppy_in_Santa_Hat%20-Photo%20Credit%20Jakob%20Owens%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Wj5-04HPjpfHysw7Vm8pSnmSk800Kqqi3sGUqSfMNLF6Ue-bJUdwRuMZfOjMJ7jBgde5-JgBxPTKFwi_ez5XhPcHHHlGSqHFU82eJvh8WhqvCIS-hhNxPScm1JSY8czGKzdfNe9M_rXM4eThFUwRjDifg9_oN8Snzdq8T7utBv_URrdyPhFbeBC4whM/s16000/Brindle_French_Bulldog_Puppy_in_Santa_Hat%20-Photo%20Credit%20Jakob%20Owens%20via%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThese breeds will all have varying degrees of breathing difficulties, and many also have spinal deformities and potentially an increased risk of spinal disease later in life. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Many of these breeds will\u003cb\u003e require airway surgery and or spinal surgery\u003c/b\u003e during their lives,” Dr Goldsmid says. “The risk of these diseases may be reduced by breeding to increase the length of the face and opening of the nostrils and also introducing genetics that reflects more normal spinal formation.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs we come into the peak pet buying season, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eis urging pet owners to carefully consider their options of what breed they want and any possible problems those pets could face down the line.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The peak pet buying season is driven by Christmas, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiancatlover.com/2019/09/kitten-season-is-coming-desex-your-cats.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethe cat breeding season\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and the fact that Australians usually have a few weeks off over the Christmas/New Year break, making it an ideal time to bring a new four-legged fur baby into the home,” Crighton says. “However, most owners will not consider the possible problems their chosen breed may have, leading to high veterinary costs and possible surgeries to rectify the issues.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice When Selecting a Pet – Dr Goldsmid\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ5FcYZ3rLqfOE6zIqDzNyfwaVlvxafSiIhwYis20IjEx7Hm-2sFSxhLPuO7SdMgKxonvSF_G8Ydcf_vAHYMRYRMI-dAUMH4co9UIcpqHSUmO0CfKJoJEc6_cA6XUhgTcxcigYBIB6mfjt2Du31yqk0fO7O7tOo3hdGENYswIEeM2Wj772j19VBLLBpE/s908/Christmas_peak_pet_buying_season_what_to_consider_before_purchasing%20-%20Labrador%20pup%20wearing%20Santa%20Hat%20amongst%20Christmas%20presents.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"462\" data-original-width\u003d\"908\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ5FcYZ3rLqfOE6zIqDzNyfwaVlvxafSiIhwYis20IjEx7Hm-2sFSxhLPuO7SdMgKxonvSF_G8Ydcf_vAHYMRYRMI-dAUMH4co9UIcpqHSUmO0CfKJoJEc6_cA6XUhgTcxcigYBIB6mfjt2Du31yqk0fO7O7tOo3hdGENYswIEeM2Wj772j19VBLLBpE/s16000/Christmas_peak_pet_buying_season_what_to_consider_before_purchasing%20-%20Labrador%20pup%20wearing%20Santa%20Hat%20amongst%20Christmas%20presents.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“You can never completely avoid the heartache of a sick pet, and whatever you do when you obtain a new dog or cat. \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDo your research\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, almost all pure-bred dogs have certain conditions that can be a problem. Diseases like hip and elbow dysplasia, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/06/canine-bloat-gdv-causes-signs-prevention.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egastric dilatation volvulus\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, spinal issues, skin disease, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2018/02/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eear disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, eye conditions, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/02/heart-disease-in-dogs-causes-symptoms.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eheart disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, etc are all problems that can have a genetic component.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Goldsmid also suggests when selecting a pet to purchase - as opposed to obtaining one as a rescue from a pound or shelter - it is essential to know that you are\u003cb\u003e getting them from reputable breeders that are ideally registered\u003c/b\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“You should be able to \u003cb\u003esee the parents or at least the mother\u003c/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003evet check prior to purchase\u003c/b\u003e is important, not only for at least one vaccination to be given, but to rule out any congenital issues that would be present at birth (e.g. palate defects, some heart murmurs).”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIt is also essential to remember that some conditions only become apparent once the pet is a little older. For example, hip and elbow dysplasia is not usually diagnosed until they are at least six months old. However, unstable hips may be picked up at their second or third vaccination. Ideally, the parents should have been \u003cb\u003escreened for hip dysplasia\u003c/b\u003e before mating, but this does not guarantee disease-free offspring.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“In general, it is \u003cb\u003eimportant for any pet to have regular check-ups and preventative care\u003c/b\u003e through a local vet. Vaccinations, worming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick treatments, feeding good quality complete diets, and avoiding obesity are all important factors in reducing the chances of your pet getting sick from preventable problems,” Dr Goldsmid says.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e also recommends anyone thinking of purchasing a pet during the silly season to carefully plan financially for all costs associated with pet care.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“This includes veterinary treatments,” Crighton says.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“According to \u003ci\u003eMoneySmart\u003c/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ea cat or dog will cost between $3,000 to $6,000 in the first year of ownership\u003c/b\u003e, with many new pet parents not completely taking the costs of vet care into account until it’s too late. It’s incredibly important that all costs are taken into account before welcoming a new furry family member into the home.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 14th November 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou may also be interested in reading...\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/09/top-10-insured-dog-breeds-top-claims.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTop 10 Popular Dog Breeds \u0026amp; Largest Claims in 2022\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3210831247732241252/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/peak-christmas-pet-buying-period-what.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3210831247732241252"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3210831247732241252"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/peak-christmas-pet-buying-period-what.html","title":"Peak Christmas Pet Buying Period: What to Consider "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYbYmIqbG_AhB5Y2Xz0J3EJka9958yjy-s_zGSaJbFFbhh1k7bN1V3z2jMBQjij3Nz1FIjrkTiL9iY-SSWo8ntz3O_r9YYbnRQL5QRfaKAQl0UpnolTieXNtF3ck9vB9efeRUZ_hya4_OPHGZfITBPZ-3NelpBLZH5YFYj_bxact6CgVGj46lr1ATGDU/s72-c/Christmas_peak_pet_buying_season_warning_Siberian_Husky_pup_nudging_red_Christmas_baubbles.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3974021566488917691"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-14T12:29:00.006+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-14T13:59:10.360+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET TRANSPORT"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESCUE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Qantas fly ban policy for pets draws criticism from animal welfare groups"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8NrzgALJauga7vnAcDxnNqCXg70I50fOnfdkCAwJdusCrvMiBcrYF0UbWPDj5VoHQTQuPss10nfxtr2Pvtd3_tQY60WPoBSKoAbZBhztn1U7IbDZQwcR3IAnhOdEbLbFRdSAAWkA9Le2YckE9PpWjXgsMnRt4U0Ec4swlx7b1eOy6oLjMgaKd3pSg6w/s1620/Saving_Animals_from_Euthanasia_Inc_WA_appeals_QANTAS_extreme_weather_fly_ban_policy_for_pets.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8NrzgALJauga7vnAcDxnNqCXg70I50fOnfdkCAwJdusCrvMiBcrYF0UbWPDj5VoHQTQuPss10nfxtr2Pvtd3_tQY60WPoBSKoAbZBhztn1U7IbDZQwcR3IAnhOdEbLbFRdSAAWkA9Le2YckE9PpWjXgsMnRt4U0Ec4swlx7b1eOy6oLjMgaKd3pSg6w/s16000/Saving_Animals_from_Euthanasia_Inc_WA_appeals_QANTAS_extreme_weather_fly_ban_policy_for_pets.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eUrgent appeal to reconsider Qantas’ Extreme Weather Policy, threatening animal lives \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaving Animals from Euthanasia Inc\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (SAFE), the largest companion animal rescue and rehoming organisation in Western Australia, has issued an urgent appeal to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQantas\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, requesting the reconsideration of its extreme weather policy, which threatens the lives of animals in need and disrupts their mission to save lives. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eA member agency of national animal welfare charity \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (CANA), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE Inc\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is a vital pillar of support for regional communities, having rescued and rehomed more than 40,000 companion animals in WA over the past two decades. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eBut animal lives are now at risk following the recent enforcement of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQantas\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e' extreme weather policy prohibiting animal transportation when temperatures are expected to reach 35°C or above, which is about seven months of the year in these areas. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s northern, regional branches – Broome, Newman, Hedland and Karratha – rely on \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQantas\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e flights to transport animals to Perth, where they have a better chance of finding an adoptive home, explained SAFE Founder and Chair Sue Hedley OAM. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Since mid-October, we’ve had to decline 36 enquiries and applications out of hand just because the adopters are in Perth and we cannot easily fly animals there,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQPNFJkH2ihVKSy0VJV_aDiNsHlzZVGJY9D4SknpQaa6skCsU5c5edCw0D-4xMurc5yWaFQ0xP_haQ-fH0cgRc-82q9kxVzLb9nm6Fy9_5aH7BtCaxpNdQY1Hs7_yJ-BRXhPYB0k3STUbpiXhoc3nQg6B4HWrFte0eCt1wCbSFdZPXuOgMw10Z5CwI7A/s1620/Saving_Animals_from_Euthanasia_Inc_(SAFE)_appeals_QANTAS_Freight_extreme_weather_policy_for_pets%20-%20cat%20in%20his%20carrier%20waiting%20to%20get%20onto%20a%20flight.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQPNFJkH2ihVKSy0VJV_aDiNsHlzZVGJY9D4SknpQaa6skCsU5c5edCw0D-4xMurc5yWaFQ0xP_haQ-fH0cgRc-82q9kxVzLb9nm6Fy9_5aH7BtCaxpNdQY1Hs7_yJ-BRXhPYB0k3STUbpiXhoc3nQg6B4HWrFte0eCt1wCbSFdZPXuOgMw10Z5CwI7A/s16000/Saving_Animals_from_Euthanasia_Inc_(SAFE)_appeals_QANTAS_Freight_extreme_weather_policy_for_pets%20-%20cat%20in%20his%20carrier%20waiting%20to%20get%20onto%20a%20flight.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Over 50 per cent of SAFE’s animals from the four regional branches fly to Perth. But now, we will not be able to fly animals out of these regions due to the normal climate in the area, and this is affecting \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e's regional branches as well as the animals and communities they serve.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is also being contacted by pet flying companies seeking assistance for animals whose Qantas flights have been canceled due to temperature concerns. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCANA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e CEO Trish Ennis is also concerned Qantas’ policy would have a devastating impact on the lives of thousands of animals that cannot reach their flight destination.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“SAFE are a foster based rescue, and animals will face possible euthanasia,” she said. \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMs Hedley said Qantas’ policy is also consequently putting people’s lives at risk. One couple in their 70s are having to drive 1,500 km from Perth to Karratha to pick up their rescue 14-week-old puppy, Gemma. While in Karratha, they are helping to pick up Chase, an 8-month-old dog, and drive her down to her adopter in Perth. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eShe explained, “One of our volunteers for SAFE Karratha, Colleen, has fostered 32 cats since February, treated entire litters with ringworm and is now caring for kittens longer term than ever because they are unable to fly to Perth. She has made three trips to Hedland by herself at 4 am, driving six to seven cats at a time to get them on a flight with Virgin.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimal welfare and safety paramount \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhile animal welfare and safety during transport are of paramount importance, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e believes there are effective ways to mitigate risks. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e1.     Consultation with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIPATA\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association), the \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRPSCA\u003c/b\u003e \u003c/i\u003eand the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Veterinary Association\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e (AVA) to establish best practices for animal transportation during extreme weather conditions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e2.     Evaluation of \u003cb\u003ealternative transportation options for pets\u003c/b\u003e during extreme weather, such as air-conditioned transfer trollies and designated areas at each port.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e3.     Exploration of the possibility for organisations and pet owners to \u003cb\u003esign waivers\u003c/b\u003e that absolve Qantas from liability in cases related to heat, with the understanding that safety remains a top priority.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e4.     \u003cb\u003eA review of the current policy's impact\u003c/b\u003e on animal welfare, mental health, and family dynamics, as pets are cherished members of many households.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“As an interim measure, SAFE proposes a policy that delegates authority to the Officer in Charge at the ports to allow an animal to fly when it is reasonably ascertainable that the temperature during the entire journey will not exceed 35°C at each point,” said Ms Hedley. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSAFE commits to continue its practice of booking animals on the earliest (and coolest) flights out of the respective airport during times of extreme weather. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Denying animals from regional areas the opportunity to find homes in Perth solely due to their birthplace and the weather conditions they are accustomed to seems unjust and will cause unnecessary loss of life,” she said.   \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSAFE has an exemplary record of commitment to animal welfare and safety during transport. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We value our collaborative relationship with \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eQantas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e and the positive impact we have collectively achieved, as depicted in the documentary mini-series \"\u003ci\u003eTake Me Home\u003c/i\u003e\" and the upcoming \"\u003ci\u003eTake Me Home 2\u003c/i\u003e”,” said Ms Hedley. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We implore \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQantas\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e to reconsider its blanket policy in the spirit of collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to the welfare of all beings, as it poses a severe threat to animal welfare and disrupts the positive impact they have collectively achieved. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We are confident that working together and seeking alternative solutions can continue to save lives and ensure that animals find loving homes regardless of the temperature.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSAFE \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eis asking for public support to sign the petition asking \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQantas\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e to review their Extreme Weather Policy and find a way to accommodate and understand the needs of SAFE and the animals they save.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease sign here:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.safewa.org.au/qantas-petition\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.safewa.org.au/qantas-petition\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhotography Credit (all):\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/SAFEpetsAU\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSAFE Inc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #222222;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more about\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eaustraliacan.org.au\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3974021566488917691/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/qantas-fly-ban-policy-for-pets-draws.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3974021566488917691"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3974021566488917691"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/qantas-fly-ban-policy-for-pets-draws.html","title":"Qantas fly ban policy for pets draws criticism from animal welfare groups"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8NrzgALJauga7vnAcDxnNqCXg70I50fOnfdkCAwJdusCrvMiBcrYF0UbWPDj5VoHQTQuPss10nfxtr2Pvtd3_tQY60WPoBSKoAbZBhztn1U7IbDZQwcR3IAnhOdEbLbFRdSAAWkA9Le2YckE9PpWjXgsMnRt4U0Ec4swlx7b1eOy6oLjMgaKd3pSg6w/s72-c/Saving_Animals_from_Euthanasia_Inc_WA_appeals_QANTAS_extreme_weather_fly_ban_policy_for_pets.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3024106276562241100"},"published":{"$t":"2023-09-14T07:57:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-09-20T07:17:51.768+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AGED CARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Petition demands support for older pet owners in home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTonxZg_AeSTdkfMazR_eif7MJHH0FpP49SRZ3DFZYlCbqL_7lomMVo9Enno9NuV8J11hah4oqwW0Yw7LuVlEP6qT5cqsJJY6T96ZftGJqDciJMlqDArsql-NlLbMPKyHp0iKZE91s4oqtYmmZm5Jl6U1JUDDDeroKnUTfRz-sBmsXeT1G4EV_QRC3vI/s1850/Petition%20demands%20support%20for%20older%20pet%20owners%20in%20Australia%20-%20elderly%20man%20holding%20his%20black%20Labrador%20paw.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTonxZg_AeSTdkfMazR_eif7MJHH0FpP49SRZ3DFZYlCbqL_7lomMVo9Enno9NuV8J11hah4oqwW0Yw7LuVlEP6qT5cqsJJY6T96ZftGJqDciJMlqDArsql-NlLbMPKyHp0iKZE91s4oqtYmmZm5Jl6U1JUDDDeroKnUTfRz-sBmsXeT1G4EV_QRC3vI/s16000/Petition%20demands%20support%20for%20older%20pet%20owners%20in%20Australia%20-%20elderly%20man%20holding%20his%20black%20Labrador%20paw.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn 2023, national animal welfare charity \u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e completed a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CANA-Pet-Friendly-Aged-Care-Survey-Results-OPT.pdf\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSurvey on the Status of Pets in Aged Care facilities and at home\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and found worrying results. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe results tell us 86% of older adults with pets experience improved mental and physical health. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen it comes to older adults living at home, the survey reveals 61% of older adults live alone, and 74% of older adults with pets say their animals provide companionship and reduce loneliness. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhilst 40% of older adults who receive a Home Care Package (HCP) have pets, \u003cb\u003eonly 9% of these pet owners receive pet care support\u003c/b\u003e, such as walking their dog (64% need help) and taking their pet to the vet (62% need help). \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCANA's \u003cb\u003ePets in Aged Care Survey\u003c/b\u003e shows an urgent need to support pet ownership for older Australians who choose to live independently. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eMs Ennis says, “The health and well-being benefits of pet ownership are measurable and indisputable. The CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Programme) and HCP can be extended to determine and secure the necessary assistance for a person to live independently with their pet by ensuring services are offered to support pet health and wellbeing.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“Increasing the number of pet-friendly in-home aged care support will also help to prevent animals from being euthanised or surrendered to shelters and maximise the physical and emotional health of animal loving older people.”\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThere is a painful absence of government support for older pet owners in in-home care, resulting in not only putting people's lives in danger but also their much-loved animals being surrendered to shelters across the country.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ADCQMDQBqIlbj1gzDj0pcfXn49j1OkjXE2Oe4dDnyyVM8Hb9E0copMVMOpxF8Ixe56qvIvxY_X0fYLvqJP49St2Z5_Zp2JKIEHiEWL9fs5wKdNAO5A4g45ZvvTyn-xgARGDd3VM0ajfxCy-uut-OOwqV7z05YqA7K8BVA1bBlxWEiI2vKaI7pL_5HXk/s1850/CANA%20petition%20demands%20support%20for%20elderly%20pet%20owners%20-%20senior%20woman%20in%20bed%20with%20small%20dog%20licking%20her%20nose.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ADCQMDQBqIlbj1gzDj0pcfXn49j1OkjXE2Oe4dDnyyVM8Hb9E0copMVMOpxF8Ixe56qvIvxY_X0fYLvqJP49St2Z5_Zp2JKIEHiEWL9fs5wKdNAO5A4g45ZvvTyn-xgARGDd3VM0ajfxCy-uut-OOwqV7z05YqA7K8BVA1bBlxWEiI2vKaI7pL_5HXk/s16000/CANA%20petition%20demands%20support%20for%20elderly%20pet%20owners%20-%20senior%20woman%20in%20bed%20with%20small%20dog%20licking%20her%20nose.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" /\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eA host of studies demonstrate how pets offer a myriad of physical and mental health benefits for people, such as reducing stress, providing companionship, encouraging social interactions and more. This is true particularly for older adults who often face loneliness and isolation and rely on their companion animals to thrive whether they are living at home.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe financial implementation of adding these resources to the packages is minor and would be in many cases, mean simply changing the wording of the delivery of existing items. \u003cbr /\u003eWe need your help! \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is calling on Hon Mark Butler MP Minister for Health and Aged Care and Hon Anika Wells MP Minister for Aged Care to help our ageing population maintain a high quality of life and that includes finding ways to help older adults retain their pets.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePetition to:\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hon Mark Butler MP, (Federal) Minister for Health and Aged Care and Hon Anika Wells MP, (Federal) Minister for Aged Care\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature goal:\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;10,000\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eYou can \u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/petition/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esign our petition here\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and for more information about supporting pets in aged care, please visit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epetfriendlyagedcare.com.au\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor more about \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, visit \u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eaustraliacan.org.au\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Aged Care Reforms in Australia\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn response to recommendations by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in 2021, the Australian Government is making positive changes to the aged care system to restore the dignity of older people in Australia. From the Government Aged Care Engagement Hub:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/reforms/home/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/reforms/home\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Reforming in-home aged care to prioritise independence. We want to make sure the care older people receive at home contributes to their quality of life and supports their family and community connections.\u003cbr /\u003eThe Australian Government is committed to delivering in-home aged care reforms that will serve the needs of all older people, their families and carers, now and into the future.\u003cbr /\u003eThe reforms will address key concerns raised by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety to ensure in-home aged care:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e· is simple to access and understand, with one assessment process\u003cbr /\u003e· gives people timely access to the safe and high-quality services they need\u003cbr /\u003e· gives people real choice and control in determining the services they receive\u003cbr /\u003e· has fair and transparent fees that direct funds to delivering high quality care.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 13th September 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated Stories:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/06/keeping-elderly-people-and-pets.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eKeeping elderly people and pets together: urgent action is needed!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/01/take-pet-friendly-aged-care-survey-to.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTake a pet-friendly aged care survey to help support the elderly\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3024106276562241100/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/09/petition-demands-support-for-older-pet.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3024106276562241100"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3024106276562241100"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/09/petition-demands-support-for-older-pet.html","title":"Petition demands support for older pet owners in home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTonxZg_AeSTdkfMazR_eif7MJHH0FpP49SRZ3DFZYlCbqL_7lomMVo9Enno9NuV8J11hah4oqwW0Yw7LuVlEP6qT5cqsJJY6T96ZftGJqDciJMlqDArsql-NlLbMPKyHp0iKZE91s4oqtYmmZm5Jl6U1JUDDDeroKnUTfRz-sBmsXeT1G4EV_QRC3vI/s72-c/Petition%20demands%20support%20for%20older%20pet%20owners%20in%20Australia%20-%20elderly%20man%20holding%20his%20black%20Labrador%20paw.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});