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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
Molly the magpie to reunite with best mate
The friendship between a magpie and two English Staffies is set to be renewed after the Queensland government agreed to give a Gold Coast couple a licence to care for the native bird.
- by Cameron Atfield
A wine tasting tour with your dog? Here’s where you can do it
Next time you hit the road for a wine weekender, you no longer need to leave your precious pet behind.
- by Paul Ewart
‘The grief is so strong’: The TV show taking a serious look at the death of pets
In the Compass special Goodbye My Dog, dog behaviourist Laura Vissaritis looks at the emotional and economic toll caused by the loss of a beloved family pet.
- by Bridget McManus