Wellness journal

Extracting an animal from a bad situation is just part of the rescue process. All too often they’re in poor physical shape, and face a long road back to good health and social rehabilitation. Jenny and Karen of Mini’s Bulldog Rescue Club speak of their experiences in this field.

Not all dog rescuers are found in organised groups. Here’s the story of Vicki Curran, a fiercely independent individual who has adopted a pack of her own.

Kat Fitt, a foster carer for Labrador Rescue shares her experience of foster caring and the challenges involved.

Greyt Greys Rescue, a husband and wife team that has taken it into their hearts to be part of the national rehabilitation movement for racing greyhounds.

Buddy's recovery story as told by Trudi Petersen of German Shepherd Rescue Tasmania.

Ever wonder what drives a rescue organisation to do what it does? This is the story of GSRV, from Ange's first rescue and rehabilitation of Georgie to how they now cope with rehabilitating and rehoming over 150 dogs a year.

Leigh Kitching from Labrador Rescue shares her story of helping 19 dogs (so far) find their furever homes through fostering.

Ruth King from Starting Over Dog Rescue is just one of the army of caring rescuers who work to end the suffering of domestic pets. This is Ruth's story.

A quick search of the shelves of any pet store will soon reveal a range of premium foods, many of which are labelled as holistic. But what does the term “holistic” actually mean?

The controversy as to who is in control when it comes to the effect of the microbiome on the body is ongoing, but you could be forgiven for believing the bugs are in charge.

At some time or other all dogs experience digestive upsets, but good nutritional management is vital in overcoming the worst of these problems.

Speak with ten different dog owners and you will probably get ten different answers to this question! So, who is right and who is wrong?