1. Hendra virus found in a dog // Animals Australia
Hendra virus found in a dog
27 July 2011
The Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong has confirmed that a dog has tested positive for hendra virus.
Queensland chief veterinary officer, Dr Rick Symons, says
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2. Companion animals—a cherished part of Australian life // Animals Australia
owners; whereas up to 70% of dogs are reclaimed.
Too many of some breed types
The issue with dogs is different. In many areas, there are too many of some breed types, particularly the working dog and larger dog breeds for the numbers
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3. Companion Animals Fact Sheet // Animals Australia
of the sale.
Guard Dogs
Guard Dogs are usually bred and/or trained for their aggressive traits. As a result, they may be dangerous animals and the higher risk of attack from these Dogs may lead them to be subject to public fear
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4. Man charged with animal cruelty // Animals Australia
the owner told police the dog was thin because of its particular breed and said it was not normally tied up.
He was charged on Monday with one count of animal cruelty.
The man will appear in the Stanthorpe Magistrates Court on August
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5. The Fur Trade // Animals Australia
US, has banned the import of dog and cat fur. But international investigations show that Chinese dog and cat fur is frequently mislabelled as for example fox, rabbit or mink fur . Even accessories, trinkets and children toys have been found
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6. Past Features // Animals Australia
Controversy around dog fur in Australian stores
Claims of dog fur for sale in Australian stores has sparked outrage. But whether it's dog, cat, rabbit or mink, fur from ALL animals causes needless pain and suffering -- call for a
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7. Past Features // Animals Australia
Get dog fur (and all fur) products out of Australia!
Despite a ban on cat and dog fur, tests have revealed illegal dog fur for sale in Australia. But fur from ALL animals causes needless pain and suffering -- call
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8. 4th National G2Z Summit to End Companion Animal Overpopulation—Gold Co...
and treatable cats and dogs at the 4th National G2Z Summit to End Companion Animal Overpopulation this September. 2 Oct World Animal Day at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary WILLOWMAVIN: Celebrate World Animal Day at Edgar's Mission Farm
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9. In the News // Animals Australia
$3000 for killing family dog
20 Jul 2011
Ban leaves cows too fat for Indonesia: grazier
20 Jul 2011
Kangaroo industry renews push to reopen Russian market
20 Jul
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10. In the News // Animals Australia
Jul 2011
Dog, puppies found dead
22 Jul 2011
Feral camel population shouldn't be culled: expert
22 Jul 2011
NSW hunting comes under fire from Labor
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