Tag: animal welfare
Pet owners urged to desex cats
More than 650 animals were rescued last year by a western suburbs-based organisation.
The founder of Western Suburbs Cat and Kitten Rescue, Nathan Miles, said...
Moorabool residents nurse mistreated horses
Moorabool volunteers are rehabilitating some of the 100 malnourished horses rescued from an Ararat property in February.
Gordon-based Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is taking care...
Cat loses leg in illegal trap
Moorabool council is investigating after a Bacchus Marsh cat was caught in an illegal steel trap and had one of its legs amputated.
Sebby went...
Moment’s paws for animal welfare
Take a moment’s paws this month and think about the thousands of animals subject to cruelty.
And in May, take out your running shoes, prepare...
Melton council to trial free snake removals
Melton council will trial a free snake removal program following calls from concerned residents.
Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the five-month trial at last...
Lonely pets need a home
Moorabool families are being asked to open their hearts and homes to an orphaned animal this month.
PetRescue will visit PETstock Bacchus Marsh this weekend to...
Rockbank dog breeder fears dogs will be stolen
A Rockbank woman says she never leaves her home for fear her eight English Staffordshire pups will be stolen and used for illegal dog...
A month to tick off
Climate change and interstate holidays are thought to have brought the Australian parasite tick to Melbourne’s doorsteps, leading to this month being dubbed ‘Ticktember’...
Saving Bandicoots near Balliang
Conservation work is making a difference at Mt Rothwell, near Balliang, where Catchment Management Authority staff and volunteers have saved more than three times...
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Witness testifies to avoid murder charge
A key witness against a man accused of killing his wife almost 20 years ago admits he has helped himself avoid a murder charge...
