
Young Gun nominations now open…
Do you know a person aged 30 or under that has made a valuable contribution to the pet industry? Are you one of these people?

The original Australian Dog of the Year awards…
Because our dogs have made such an incredible impact in our lives, Puppy Tales is proud to head up the search for the 2023 Australian Dog of the Year for the third year!

Top tips to surviving summer with your four-legged friends…
Throughout summer, it’s important for pet parents to consider the safety of their four-legged friends, both in their own backyard and in the great outdoors. PETstock VET Dr Tara Morris has collated an essential summer safety guide for pet parents, to make sure you and your buddies can enjoy the sunshine, stress-free.

An update from the Fair Work Ombudsman…
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation introduces new workplace laws and changes a range of existing rules.

Introducing the PIAA Retail Working Group…
The Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA) has assembled a highly specialised Retail Working Group (RWG), with John Grima, Managing Director of Kellyville Pets serving as its chairperson.

27,114 animals in urgent need of Guardian Angels…
RSPCA is urgently seeking Guardian Angels to provide safety and care for the 27,114 animals spending the festive season in shelters nationally.


Keeping pets in rental homes…
In NSW, landlords can refuse to allow a tenant to keep a pet without providing a reason - unless it’s an assistance animal.


Bendigo Kangan Institute offering Animal Care Courses…
Bendigo Kangan is offering Animal Care Courses

More than two-thirds of Australian households now own a pet…
They’re our furry companions, a “man’s best friend”, and a central part of the family – many households would be homes without their pets. New research is shining light on trends across the country, showing how they’ve been growing in popularity and reaching a new level of normal.

Companion Animal Amendment Bill 2022…
A big win for PIAA and companion animal breeding and retailing is finally on the card.

PIAA takes part in inaugural “The Pet Show”…
PIAA recently attended the innuagrual new consumer expo, called The Pet Show


Australians go barking mad for the inaugural Pet Show…
Australia’s first national Pet Show took place at Sydney Olympic Park earlier this month.


Australia’s veterinarian industry is in crisis as new survey reveals grueling workplace conditions…
A new survey by Professionals Australia on veterinarian employment has revealed that Australia’s veterinarian industry is in crisis, with veterinarians experiencing high stress, understaffing, long working hours, customer abuse and low pay, resulting in extremely low morale and a suicide rate amongst veterinarians four times higher than the general population.


New course launch from Mars Petcare College…
The 'Canine Emotional Wellbeing' course has been developed from work recently released by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute.

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month…
With 1 in 4 dogs developing cancer, a timely reminder to check your dog for lumps and bumps.