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The Petcare Information and Advisory Service has initiated many community and school education programs to encourage the correct care of pets and promote socially responsible pet ownership. These include the production and wide dissemination of "How to care for..." literature, posters and videos, and the Selectapet program which encourages people to choose the most appropriate breed of dog or cat. PIAS pioneered a pet care school talk program, and has been involved in the development and promotion of the Australian Veterinary Association's primary school education program, AVA PetPEP, and the NSW Government funded SPOT (Safe Pets Out There) school education program.

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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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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.