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What Volunteering at an Animal Shelter Means
This is an overview of the jobs a volunteer on the afternoon shift at our shelter has to do.
Zia Mowbray
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Pets for Life Ambassador Spotlight: Gus Strickland
Gus is an 18 year-old weekend volunteer who graduated from Mullumbimby High School this year. Read about his volunteer experience here!
Zia Mowbray
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Preventing Pet Obesity
Consider this is the start of your October education of Pet Obesity!
Zia Mowbray
Oct 13, 20243 min read


Introducing Cats and Dogs
Introducing cats and dogs is just like meeting a new person: sometimes you love them, sometimes you don't. Here's how make it the former!
Zia Mowbray
Sep 30, 20248 min read


Why is Spring known as "Kitten Season"?
Learn about what Kitten Season is, who it impacts and the big and small things you can do to help alleviate it.
Zia Mowbray
Sep 13, 20244 min read


How to Introduce Cats
Want to get another cat but not sure how your other one/s will go? Read this for tips on introducing cats!
Zia Mowbray
Aug 30, 20244 min read


What Are The Roles Of A Volunteer?
This post details the first of two shifts we have here at our shelter and outlines the routine tasks, and potential additions, of that work!
Zia Mowbray
Aug 12, 20243 min read


What To Do If Your Cat is Spray Marking
Urine spraying by cats is a normal behaviour, especially in male cats who haven’t been desexed. Read about how to minimise it here!
Zia Mowbray
Jun 30, 20245 min read


How Do You Know If Your Cat Is Depressed?
Here we unpack the possible signs that indicate a cat may be suffering from depression and the common reasons that increase susceptibility.
Zia Mowbray
Jun 13, 20244 min read


What to do if your cat is not using the litter tray
Normally, cats have no problem using a litter tray. However, there are several reasons why a cat may stop using their cat litter.
Zia Mowbray
May 31, 20245 min read


Tick Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a disease that humans and other animals are all at risk of. Here is a brief overview of the facts:
Zia Mowbray
May 12, 20243 min read


Reducing Cat Aggression Towards People
If your cat has been biting, scratching, stalking on you, this is inappropriate and potentially dangerous behaviour you must address.
Zia Mowbray
May 1, 20245 min read


What are Special Needs Pets?
In this blog post we discuss the types of physical abnormalities that may result in a shift in priority when caring for an animal, and more!
Zia Mowbray
Apr 13, 20243 min read


Tips to Stop Cat-on-Cat Aggression
Are your cats fighting beyond their usual play fighting? Or has introducing a new cat not gone as planned? Try aggression-reducing tips.
Zia Mowbray
Mar 31, 20246 min read


Why Should You Adopt a Cat Instead of Buying It?
Today we unpack your thoughts on why you like cats, why people should should support animal shelters and your adoption experiences. Enjoy!
Zia Mowbray
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Debunking Animal Shelter Myths
When we hear ‘shelter pet’, we usually have biassed thoughts come to mind. This month we challenge and/or confirm these myths!
Zia Mowbray
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Why You Should Adopt a Senior Pet
Read this to dissolve any prejudices about senior animals and educate yourself on the reality of adopting and owning older pets.
Zia Mowbray
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Types of Foster Care
We have two main types of foster care at our shelter, allowing cats to have their needs met beyond the shelter walls. Read on to learn!
Zia Mowbray
Jan 31, 20243 min read


3 Reasons You’d Be the Perfect Volunteer
Ever consider becoming an animal shelter volunteer? Here we discuss some of the jobs and stories volunteering at a cat shelter.
Zia Mowbray
Jan 14, 20244 min read


Bringing Home a Shelter Cat
Here's everything you need to know about bringing home your adopted pet, including introducing them to other pets and helping them adjust.
Zia Mowbray
Jan 1, 20245 min read
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