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Enrichment toys engage their minds, encourage problem-solving, and reduce cognitive decline in senior dogs. \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\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Exercise\u003c/b\u003e: Interactive toys promote physical activity, helping dogs maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity. They encourage your pet to stay agile and active. \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\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional Well-Being\u003c/b\u003e: Enrichment toys provide a sense of accomplishment and fulfilment for your furry friend. 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They offer a productive way for your pet to spend time, whether you're at home or away. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhen considering enrichment toys for your dog, choosing the right one is crucial. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetSafe®ANZ\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e offers a variety of options, including the following four\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusy Buddy®\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;toys\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e: \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://au.petsafe.net/collections/pet-toys/products/busy-buddy-chompin-chicken\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eBusy Buddy® Chompin' Chicken\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A delightful toy that combines \u003cb\u003etreat dispensing and play\u003c/b\u003e, ensuring mental and physical stimulation hours.\u003c/span\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\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfmkMIzbMAKxtFgSxliiGoOrWXzjZd-WYNoaHyrtcwtmiKKLRiWlaxj1tAcecapd3BYP-TvmK3L0RaEjQFsEr_9oCHZVv5EheQsk_-IgJSVD5rHP6L8KXUPHllpP-NN94L6vhCvjI2BMGyxqWzWAVyLe_ZI_n-55GVY7hWvJd6HS6YZfgigluoVdPKHs/s2000/PetSafe_ANZ_new_Busy_Buddy_Chompin_Chicken_Dog_Enrichment_Toy.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1156\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AlTFymAcORttH6GYSWxWn0SKvCYj8P9rdxVlGuHofGpUEUOWzB69NPQibfupFvDiqLlpPX8TH6skX4NcZIS-s6_UFcgEbCYhYCj9iYJFBZ0K-EToi2ggnxqAwGPNWjBTSzERLUkD6Q25BrOl1LNFeK4mAJD8xVwATCBCCtw9OQPPLl3sHGmGh5S38Zs/s16000/PetSafe_ANZ_new_Busy_Buddy_Cravin_Corncob_Enrichment_Dog_Toy_Beagle_pup_chewing.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Choosing the right enrichment toy for your dog is essential,\" advises Sarah. \"Consider factors such as \u003cb\u003edurability, skill level, and variety \u003c/b\u003eto ensure your furry friend stays engaged and happy.\" \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrichment toys also serve a crucial role in animal shelters by alleviating stress and boredom, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of dogs during their stay as they await their forever homes. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"At \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePetSafe® ANZ\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, we are committed to educating pet owners about the importance of enrichment toys in promoting happy and healthy relationships with their dogs,\" concludes Sarah.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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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; 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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; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrizes valued over $10K, including $1,250 to preferred charities! \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn its fourth year, \u003cb\u003e2024 Australian Dog of the Year\u003c/b\u003e winners, nominees and voters will receive prizes worth more than $10,000. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The \u003cb\u003eAustralian Dog of the Year Award\u003c/b\u003e pays it forward with a generous donation from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePuppy Tales\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e to the winner’s preferred charity and recognises the work they do for communities across the country, particularly in these challenging times,” said Kerry.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\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 class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwx5tILthc0U8aV1mt42oU3MbrKcEgcRa3sCs75Am_uiRoAezoKfj0yI3l9gIKhpgshQrn5h8Fv7qp7xc5dpUB5X6wH0NAwu6BedrL1r0dsLVBMFu4_ZHIMKg0UykrfzM3z6d_r0eQIluMk2LcCziaAaQZthEnfVC_I4z3BHTbNKeuY9PXEI3hy4ZZd84/s2000/Winner_2023_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_seizure_alert_dog_Baloo_with_owner_Dani_Stevens%20-%20photo%20Puppy%20Tales%20Photograhy.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBE4EJDwIlCcFcGwLznQxo-3LGH7MulDfWoEWNIURT_Jh9phtUMgmNfBxSBd-hl7GS283PF8wJ6j80XgCm4DNRR3087-y2Dz2DtSOcjTVAGmATxlrGx49sABWBhlf8n2Jh9Ux9nEOyJxpu1PDTsYID7bBehkHHT5i_cZfzQKxkbEEc_VhIPqDUZn-7EoQ/s320/Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_Award%20-2022_People's_Choice_Guide_Dog_Poppi_with_owner_Liz_Wheeler.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople's Choice 2022 Guide Dog Poppy\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePeople's Choice \u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· $250 Donation to Charity / NFP of their Choice \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· Photography Session and Large Canvas from Puppy Tales (Value $1250) \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· Media Campaign with Pet Journo announcing your title to the Australian Media \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· $100 Pet Circle Gift Card \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eNominee Prize Draw\u003c/u\u003e (x10) \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eVoters in the People's Choice Prize Draw\u003c/u\u003e (x10) \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich dogs can be nominated? \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSome of the kinds of dogs that are encouraged to enter are (but not limited to): \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\u003eGuide dogs or hearing dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eTherapy dogs visiting ill people in hospitals \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eDogs who have helped someone with disabilities or health challenges \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eDogs in reading programs or assistance at schools \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eDogs involved in wildlife detection or protection \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eDogs who have located, rescued or saved people, or other pets \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003ePolice and combat dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eOther working dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eDogs that are blood donors \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eA best friend who has gotten you through a tough time!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOSuCoanYQDkVJyoqN5OJSLMQXTilL9a0Ecpv6o327AxYRz_XWe3Bm0e-u2xVh3gnU7HarZHlwtDOPJ7DJh8KHv9rzEI4D3M318Q5RQ848ic1FTlv1yshCpSCzNZnyTbQJxolVOHhcndB77Z5pWlvU26CfynJ6f2zymHW60zso6TX9EPlsm3S9Hvjrjc/s1200/Search_for_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_2024%20-%20Spring%20Spaniel%20Rocky%20was%20Pet%20Circle's%20Bonus%20Prize%20in%202022.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOSuCoanYQDkVJyoqN5OJSLMQXTilL9a0Ecpv6o327AxYRz_XWe3Bm0e-u2xVh3gnU7HarZHlwtDOPJ7DJh8KHv9rzEI4D3M318Q5RQ848ic1FTlv1yshCpSCzNZnyTbQJxolVOHhcndB77Z5pWlvU26CfynJ6f2zymHW60zso6TX9EPlsm3S9Hvjrjc/w320-h320/Search_for_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_2024%20-%20Spring%20Spaniel%20Rocky%20was%20Pet%20Circle's%20Bonus%20Prize%20in%202022.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\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;\"\u003eRocky was Pet Circle's Bonus Prize in 2022\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e“ALL the amazing dogs who've been a support, best friend or true companion are encouraged to enter!” said Kerry. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Not all have an incredible, special talent, but there’s no doubt they have all changed the lives of their humans.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your dog represents the true spirit of Australia by being courageous, loving or in any way amazing, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://puppytales.com.au/australian-dog-of-the-year/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enominate them now\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a chance to be recognised for the awesome doggo they are and win fabulous prizes to spoil them silly! \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eImportant dates\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNomination deadline is 8pm on \u003cb\u003eSunday, 14 January 2024\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinalists will be announced on \u003cb\u003eTuesday, 16 January 2024\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoting for the People’s Choice of the finalists will also commence on January 16th and will\u003cb\u003e close at 12pm\u003c/b\u003e on \u003cb\u003eThursday, 25 January 2024\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinners will be announced on Australia Day\u003c/b\u003e (Friday, 26 January 2024) on \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/puppytales\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePuppy Tales' Facebook Page\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003eAbout Kerry Martin \u0026amp; Puppy Tales \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhotodography™ you'll adore - Pet Travel \u0026amp; Adventures you'll Dig \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKerry Martin of Puppy Tales considers pets very much part of the family so lives this adage to help and inspire fellow pet parents to create incredible memories of a most pawsome life together! \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/AVvXsEjYAU2O3zGXqXoUybJOvSKVzzIdC36ghmN3zBk-aM_QHuiRVbbintQmt__WK02pFH-bqTcK8aXAz3LIzLFjeuqY3HIyHuV2xukdE-1JR9_gNPnld1Je8RV7BLbihoHWdbJhLJ19be8pt_hdbK3k7HVieYCqA9APyKPQXWC9HZulxbB2NO6jCF4cqPnflao/s1080/Puppy_Tales_Photography_Founder_Kerry_Martin_with_her_dogs_Summer_and_Keiko.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/AVvXsEjYAU2O3zGXqXoUybJOvSKVzzIdC36ghmN3zBk-aM_QHuiRVbbintQmt__WK02pFH-bqTcK8aXAz3LIzLFjeuqY3HIyHuV2xukdE-1JR9_gNPnld1Je8RV7BLbihoHWdbJhLJ19be8pt_hdbK3k7HVieYCqA9APyKPQXWC9HZulxbB2NO6jCF4cqPnflao/s320/Puppy_Tales_Photography_Founder_Kerry_Martin_with_her_dogs_Summer_and_Keiko.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eKerry's Melbourne-based but is often on the road throughout Australia offering her award-winning dog photography. She's known throughout the country for her seasonal photography experiences, most notably Snow Dogs, and her studio-based Project Dogalogue. Of the many national and international photography awards she's received over the past decade, the highlights have been Master of Photography and Australian Pet/Animal Photographer of the Year. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAs she travels with her own adored furry companions Keiko \u0026amp; Summer, Kerry writes to share her knowledge and experiences of all things dog, photography and travel. She published \u003ca href\u003d\"https://puppytales.com.au/product/dog-tales-of-australia-book/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDog Tales of Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e - a 290 pages bucket list guide of dog friendly travel and destinations throughout Australia - in 2023. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKerry also creates content for the Puppy Tales website, a social media community of over 500,000 and other publications to promote the wonderful relationships between dogs and people. All accompanied by stunning photography! \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePuppy Tales is a business for good with a mission to make a paw-sitive difference. Puppy Tales operates as carbon negative; supports many local organisations through photography, fundraising and more; and plays a part in the global community’s effort to protect the planet, take action on climate change and care for animals and wildlife. To discover more, visit \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://puppytales.com.au/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epuppytales.co\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://puppytales.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003em.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"WordSection1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003eRelated Stories\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/01/2023-australian-dog-of-year-revealed.html\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e2023 Australian Dog of the Year revealed\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3449740329206348067/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/australian-dog-of-year-2024-search-is-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3449740329206348067"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3449740329206348067"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/11/australian-dog-of-year-2024-search-is-on.html","title":"Australian Dog of the Year 2024 search is on!"}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-Ud44acHPdY0Jn_rrhLxrxHszYLJBa3DXT3MVUO4WTwjbpcA0_dNkdoX2RzDF310tAr5-oY6P0IvY48YNv9esHWcosNAGcXAnrExrqbbDxu2s4XiGJY4dNYAAyf2K47G2Spv1cUmZXDt24ij63FD1akiZPHmTTxiGu1r30Nt9k-GWZMPTpGPqqvoRXk/s72-c/Search_for_the_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_is_On.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5335893670265045106"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-16T14:41:00.008+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-16T15:00:13.298+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PLANTS \u0026 PETS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG EVENTS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET-FRIENDLY PLACES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Monrose Indoor Plants opens new Pet Café"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003eMonrose Indoor Plants expands into a Pet Café, treating dogs to lavish puppuccinos, treats, pet-friendly indoor plants \u0026amp; gifts\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eMelbourne's exclusive indoor plant boutique now invites pet enthusiasts for a unique and delightful experience with the launch of their Pet Café.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSnCkhqkUuQo4Bp3QX3KtikrAzqWComn6ZAZ0TULw0DsYYWoaR-Oc_R5FlTUmuvoHxCN_tIxz0yJtZMtY4abxVGivQCiI4xF5jncSslMq0s2f1htN-V6jy0LUGyqaEXG_B53mby7bFgoWpLRMAM-UEgKv4LQFk1QkHl5cWE1Aqm0eJjTWUKzaEzbEuxM/s1122/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_launches_Pet_Cafe_in_Newport_Victoria_serving_puppicinos_and_treats_to_dogs.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1122\" data-original-width\u003d\"843\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSnCkhqkUuQo4Bp3QX3KtikrAzqWComn6ZAZ0TULw0DsYYWoaR-Oc_R5FlTUmuvoHxCN_tIxz0yJtZMtY4abxVGivQCiI4xF5jncSslMq0s2f1htN-V6jy0LUGyqaEXG_B53mby7bFgoWpLRMAM-UEgKv4LQFk1QkHl5cWE1Aqm0eJjTWUKzaEzbEuxM/w300-h400/Monrose_Indoor_Plants_launches_Pet_Cafe_in_Newport_Victoria_serving_puppicinos_and_treats_to_dogs.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe launch will feature a diverse selection of dog-friendly drinks, ranging from drool-worthy puppuccinos like \"\u003ci\u003eBlue Heaven\u003c/i\u003e\" to refreshing \"\u003ci\u003eMatcha\u003c/i\u003e\" lattes, offering a pawfect selection for every dog. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTo celebrate the opening day, all puppuccinos will be available for just $5 each, and come with a complimentary \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonrose\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e dog biscuit.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor pet parents,\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Monrose Indoor Plants and Pet\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCafé\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;offers a selection of cold drinks and a stunning collection of pet-friendly indoor plants and gifts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis curated experience is crafted to bring together both pets and their owners for an enjoyable day out.\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;\"\u003eThe grand opening promises a day filled with shop specials, treats, and an experience that caters to the hearts of both pets and their owners.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"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\"We are thrilled to announce the transformation of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonrose Indoor Plants\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e now expanding into a Pet\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCafé\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;on November 18th!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eOur boutique is not only a sanctuary for plant enthusiasts but also a haven for pets, making it a truly unique destination,\" said Nikita, Founder at \u003ci\u003eMonrose Indoor Plants\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eJoin us on \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSaturday, November 18th\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, at 10 am, as we embark on this exciting journey of creating a harmonious space for plants and pets at \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonrose Indoor Plants\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e. Bring your furry companions, and let's make this day unforgettable for both you and them! \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #38761d; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eGrand Opening - Event Details: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate: Saturday 18th November, 2023\u003c/b\u003e, from 10 am – 5 pm.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c/b\u003e 419 Melbourne Rd, Newport, VIC, 3015\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;\"\u003eTo learn more visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://monroseindoorplants.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003emonroseindoorplants.com.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\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;\"\u003eFollow \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonrose Indoor Plants\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e on \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id\u003d100071617713532\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/monrose.indoor.plants\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e@monrose.indoor.plants\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on Instagram.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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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; 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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"}}]}});