Pets
The northern beaches brothers who won from Woolies’ $590m bet on pets
Woolworths’ acquisition of a major stake in PETstock has yielded a third beneficiary, PetO, which has its own ambitions of being a major player in the pet store landscape.
- by Jessica Yun
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Opinion
Air travel
I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again
Australian airline passengers will soon, for the first time, be able to bring their pets on board with them. I’m surprised it has taken so long.
- by Lee Tulloch
Farewell to the dog who touched the world
Tom Turcich spent seven years walking the globe with his beloved dog Savannah, a rescue pup he picked up in Texas not long after setting off on his journey.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Opinion
What’s a good death? For Maggie we chose a sunny day and roast chicken
A good death. On paper, the intersection of loss and dignity. For us, a crushing responsibility, noting it down like a lunch appointment.
- by Kate Halfpenny
Perspective
Public Transport
My dog is welcome on the CityCat. Why can’t she catch the train?
Dogs are allowed on public transport in cities around the world, but banned on Brisbane’s buses and trains, and muzzled on the CityCat.
- by Felicity Caldwell
‘We just want Oakley back’: Perth family’s petition calling for pup’s return gathers pace
Meanwhile, a Perth vet has urged a commonsense approach to animal rescue issues.
- by Sarah Brookes
Perth animal shelter gives family their forever dog … then takes it back
A Baldivis family was overjoyed to have Oakley, showering him with love and toys and giving him the best seat on the couch. Then it all fell apart. Here’s why.
- by Sarah Brookes
Opinion
Hip pocket
Pets are pricey, let’s not pussyfoot around
Cats, dogs and other furry friends give endless love, but they don’t come cheap. Commit with care.
- by Dominic Powell
Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law
Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs, as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.
- by Andrew Taylor
Molly the magpie to return home, but ‘owners’ can’t cash in
The Gold Coast couple who adopted an abandoned magpie will be reunited with their beloved bird, but will not be allowed to make any more money off the world-famous Molly.
- by Cameron Atfield