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Animal Welfare Legislation In Victoria

May 23rd, 2005

Domestic Animals Act - CATS

NEW RULES FOR VICTORIAN CAT OWNERS

Those who own cats in Victoria, or who are thinking about it, should be aware of their obligations under our State’s new Domestic Animals Act. This… [Read more]

Animal Welfare Legislation In Victoria

May 23rd, 2005

The Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994
What It Means To Pet Owners

On Tuesday the 9th of April this wide ranging Act will become law in Victoria. Its provisions will effect all dog and cat… [Read more]

Public education

May 23rd, 2005

The fundamental “problem” is neither dumping nor de-sexing - the “problem” is not animals, the “problem” is an un-educated public who consider animals as disposable objects, like toys.

When some people tire of an animal they… [Read more]

What is Heartworm disease?

May 23rd, 2005

Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted… [Read more]

Microchips

May 23rd, 2005

Microchip next to 5c piece

A microchip next to a 5c piece

The Lost Dogs´ Home scans for all Microchips. The Home has purchased an Avid Power Tracker to scan for Destron and Avid… [Read more]