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Humane Society International seeks His Majesty King Charles’ support to end live lamb cutting (mulesing) – Australia’s controversial farming practice

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In a recent letter to King Charles III, Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Humane Society International/United Kingdom have brought the controversial practice of live lamb cutting—or ‘mulesing’—to His Majesty’s attention and are seeking his endorsement for an effective and humane solution. “As King Charles is the patron for The Campaign for Wool, and is … Continued

ChirpOMatic Expands Bird Song Recognition Across Australia

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Identifying bird sounds has never been easier For Immediate Release 16th October 2024 | Oxford, United Kingdom Spiny Software is proud to announce that ChirpOMatic Australia,  the bird song recognition app, now covers every state and territory across the country. With the ability to identify 424 bird species, it is the most complete bird sound … Continued

Why do owners hand their dogs, cats to shelters?

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More than 9,000 dogs and cats are handed to Australian shelters each year because owners are no longer able to keep them in their home, or are no longer capable of caring for them, a new La Trobe University study has found. The study, Association of Socioeconomic Status and Reasons for Companion Animal Relinquishment, published … Continued

EPA SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT POISONED COCKATOOS

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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information from the community after a series of Sulphur-crested cockatoo poisonings in the Sutherland Shire. Over the past three weeks, at least 22 Sulphur-crested cockatoos were found sick or dead by various members of the public in Gymea, Gymea Bay, Miranda and Grays Point. NSW EPA … Continued

We’d miss our dogs more than our partners!

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Major survey reveals most Aussies wouldn’t even give up their beloved fur babies for $1 million! Australia is officially a country of canine obsessives, with TWICE as many people admitting that if their partner left them and took their pet dog, they’d be more devastated about losing the dog. The survey of 1,553 dog owners … Continued

Whale-friendly nations unite at the IWC in Peru to reaffirm global commercial whaling ban

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Commercial whaling is unethical, unsustainable and unnecessary” says Humane Society International   LIMA, Peru (26 Sept. 2024)—Whale-friendly nations at the 69th International Whaling Commission meeting have voted by a resounding majority to accept a resolution proposal to reaffirm the global ban on commercial whale killing. The draft resolution was submitted by the … Continued

Andy Penkow to debut new song for Save the Koala Day

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19 September 2024 BRISBANE, QLD Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) ambassador and country music star Andy Penkow will next Thursday debut his new song “Heavy on Me” in a special intimate concert at the Australian Koala Foundation’s headquarters in Brisbane. In honour of Save the Koala Day, Penkow will play an exclusive 40-minute set for a … Continued

World first: Animal welfare recognised in UAE trade deal

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The Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed news that animal welfare will be included in the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), struck by Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell yesterday. While the text of the final agreement has not yet been published, a statement on the DFAT website confirms: “CEPA includes a firm commitment that both … Continued