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For Pet Owners

If you're a pet owner, you're amongst the majority.  Australia is a nation of pet owners - at least 80% of Australians have a pet or have had a pet at some stage of their life.  Presently, nearly two thirds of Australian households have some type of pet, and over half of Australian households have at least one dog or cat.

When surveyed, 91% of pet owners report feeling "very close" to their pets - so it comes as no surprise to find that pets are increasingly regarded as members of the family.

A selection of our most popular articles are available below.  For more reading, please use our search facility.  And don't forget to try Selectapet to help you choose the right breed of dog or cat to suit your lifestyle.

 

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Tips for a dog park party that everyone can enjoy

The Dogs'n'Kids Program promotes responsible dog ownership, dog bite prevention and appropriate pet selection. This program has been available since 1999 and was revised in 2002 and again in 2009. The information kit includes a booklet and poster for health professionals plus a brochure for parents. The brochures are also available in five community languages (Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and Turkish).  The 2009 project also includes the reviewed targeted languages other than English to ensure promotion of information to new and emerging communities.

Dogs 'n' Kids Resource Kit

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Dogs 'n' Kids Brochure

English - Arabic - Chinese - Italian - Turkish - Vietnamese

 

Dogs 'n' Kids Poster

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GUIDELINES - Pet friendly workplaces
Tenants with pets - a landlord's guide

This brochure looks at some important facts about pets and people, and provides useful information on how property owners and managers can benefit from having a policy which allows for tenants with pets

 

 

Renting with pets - a tenants guide

Finding pet friendly rental accomodation is not always easy. This brochure aims to assist you in the search.

 

 

 

 

 

Caring for your Dog

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but all dogs need the same care and attention.  Download our Caring For Your Dog brochure to help get you started.

 

 

Caring for your cat

Whether your cat is a stray, a moggie or a purebred, it still needs the same care and attention.  Download our Caring For Your Cat brochure to help get you started.