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The sad reality is that cost-of-living pressures and housing shortage are leading to the surrender of thousands of animals to shelters that are already over capacity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo help ease increasing pressure on animal shelters, national animal welfare charity \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/australiacan.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (Australia CAN or CANA) is advocating for the fostering of animals from shelters or rescue groups over the holidays. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECANA comprises \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/australiacan.org.au\/who-we-are\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Esix member agencies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and promotes responsible pet ownership through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EShelters all need help over Christmas time\u003C\/b\u003E as their current foster carers go on holidays and have to return the pets to the shelters while they are away,” said Trish Ennis, CEO of CANA. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Fostering an animal is a great way to help shelters increase the chance of them being adopted. And it’s emotionally rewarding – doing good makes you feel good.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVolunteer foster carers take on the \u003Cb\u003Etemporary responsibility for general care and socialisation of dogs and cats\u003C\/b\u003E in their own homes until they are ready to be adopted. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Fostering not only provides invaluable care and support for most-in-need animals, but also supports shelters and rescue groups in giving orphaned animals the best possible chance at finding a loving, permanent home,” said Ms Ennis. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECANA’s members have foster care programs that offer food, bedding, litter trays, bowls and toys as well unlimited advice and support and all veterinary care. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhW4swLkcIlB2Apweu79k-kIR7Wxql7GrHq2i97U-25BtxQ6lB-W-_apYM8yuWHQNgqcUxYRLhmFSrdWak0GfIiJosMNdDu_RVTNPjTVbPN01xXlQ51ZOkGNbu3hCA0Kih8tH4WQk5WUJdHRu5H7jY9qL8JcUh3YysWivm04W3TrkINymkxFuDbZy03hw\/s1600\/Large%20breed%20dogs%20looking%20for%20foster%20homes%20this%20Christmas%20-%20dog%20wearing%20Santa%20Hat%20sits%20on%20blue%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Greg%20Lippert%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhW4swLkcIlB2Apweu79k-kIR7Wxql7GrHq2i97U-25BtxQ6lB-W-_apYM8yuWHQNgqcUxYRLhmFSrdWak0GfIiJosMNdDu_RVTNPjTVbPN01xXlQ51ZOkGNbu3hCA0Kih8tH4WQk5WUJdHRu5H7jY9qL8JcUh3YysWivm04W3TrkINymkxFuDbZy03hw\/w300-h400\/Large%20breed%20dogs%20looking%20for%20foster%20homes%20this%20Christmas%20-%20dog%20wearing%20Santa%20Hat%20sits%20on%20blue%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Greg%20Lippert%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMelissa Penn, President of CANA and Managing Director of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESydney Dogs and Cats Home\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in NSW, said the shelter needs foster carers for cats and dogs, particularly large dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We remove as many obstacles as we can to help people become foster carers. It’s about finding the right animal to go with the right family and home,” she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn Victoria, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELort Smith Animal Hospital\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E also needs foster carers for larger breed dogs as well as animals needing care post-surgery. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Christmas is always a busy time with the shelter hitting peak kitten season. Our animals needing foster carers can more than triple during this period,” said Amanda Doolan, the shelter’s Adoption Centre Manager. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We have so many wonderful stories about our foster carers, from those adopting whole litters of kittens to animals making miraculous recoveries whether behavioural or medical. The healing effects of being in a home with a foster carer as opposed to a shelter are priceless.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKNi-PvnmRS6N3iUWQeEDD3hPSBDG9aXJr9sN2vZsLfHmj5goerVvSGDuQ7tqtJt2nch-JViJJHNGDdZHlEZhOlNjEq21Lmv9Dwjy9AIDDWbJV3mReT1QCJ-ZzR4zAlaNt8iF15RifMZQ2cPXdqj4fk2DdnqRpkcEcZGb81R7UsYdL1K8DUMA9KEPGdL4\/s1850\/Dogs'%20Homes%20of%20Tasmania%20needs%20foster%20carers%20for%20Christmas%20-%20smiling%20adoptable%20Greyhound%20-%20Christmas%20Photo%20Mirror%20Image%20Photo%20Booth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1142\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKNi-PvnmRS6N3iUWQeEDD3hPSBDG9aXJr9sN2vZsLfHmj5goerVvSGDuQ7tqtJt2nch-JViJJHNGDdZHlEZhOlNjEq21Lmv9Dwjy9AIDDWbJV3mReT1QCJ-ZzR4zAlaNt8iF15RifMZQ2cPXdqj4fk2DdnqRpkcEcZGb81R7UsYdL1K8DUMA9KEPGdL4\/s16000\/Dogs'%20Homes%20of%20Tasmania%20needs%20foster%20carers%20for%20Christmas%20-%20smiling%20adoptable%20Greyhound%20-%20Christmas%20Photo%20Mirror%20Image%20Photo%20Booth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDogs' Homes of Tasmania - Photo Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.comprofile.phpid=61552575625230\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMirror Image Photo Booth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnother CANA member, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDogs’ Homes of Tasmania\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, are in dire need of foster carers for dogs, particularly Greyhounds, puppies and those stressed and with medical and behavioural issues. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our commitment to the well-being of our dogs extends beyond our shelters, and foster carers play a pivotal role in providing love and respite,” said Mark Wild, CEO of DHoT. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“While we currently have 33 active foster carers, the demand is significant, especially in our northern Homes where only three carers are available. Unfortunately, we lack \u003Cb\u003Ecarers for nursing mums\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003Ecritical medical\/behavioural cases \u003C\/b\u003Eacross the state. With just two carers able to take litters state-wide, the need is urgent.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg__wdlQSTgHEzbj4IfR65KBeW78JvgJAXAO3mM0hQKAApEUb_5P3ehNCtkCeR9y-GnrLznlXZsVb2eWO7EVXFPiARLFLAh4Cnk11ICBBtJlCYYnSzbwtibXaLuP7GH8Nf8UjlcarVLMdtpREGcEXjJXwT0r7dO-psW7lAEZPjQbD17iLdF8LfcCzT4XhY\/s1850\/Dogs's%20Homes%20of%20Tasmania%20need%20foster%20carers%20for%20Christmas%20-%20small%20dog%20-%20Photo%20Mirror%20Image%20Photo%20Booth.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg__wdlQSTgHEzbj4IfR65KBeW78JvgJAXAO3mM0hQKAApEUb_5P3ehNCtkCeR9y-GnrLznlXZsVb2eWO7EVXFPiARLFLAh4Cnk11ICBBtJlCYYnSzbwtibXaLuP7GH8Nf8UjlcarVLMdtpREGcEXjJXwT0r7dO-psW7lAEZPjQbD17iLdF8LfcCzT4XhY\/s16000\/Dogs's%20Homes%20of%20Tasmania%20need%20foster%20carers%20for%20Christmas%20-%20small%20dog%20-%20Photo%20Mirror%20Image%20Photo%20Booth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDogs' Homes of Tasmania\u003C\/b\u003E adoptable dog - Photo Credit : \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.comprofile.phpid=61552575625230\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMirror Image Photo Booth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Many dogs, facing challenges in the shelter, require a haven for recovery. It's not only about the unwell; even long-term residents benefit from a break away from the shelter environment. The support of a foster carer can truly make a life-changing difference for these dogs in need.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you are considering fostering, contact your local animal shelter now in time to take your foster pet home for Christmas! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHere are the links to all CANA member foster programs: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.awlqld.com.au\/fostering\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Welfare League Queensland\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lortsmith.com\/volunteering\/foster-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELort Smith Animal Hospital\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(VIC) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sydneydogsandcatshome.org\/get-involved\/foster-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESydney Dogs and Cats Home\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhot.com.au\/support-us\/foster-a-dog\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs’ Homes of Tasmania\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/safe.org.au\/foster\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESaving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE Inc)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(WA) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E·       \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/awl.org.au\/become-a-foster-carer\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Welfare League South Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of our six member agencies across the country, including Animal Welfare League QLD, Animal Welfare League SA, Lort Smith (VIC), Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Dogs’ Homes of Tasmania and Saving Animals From Euthanasia Inc (WA). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETogether, our members provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year. Through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all companion animals and we rally support for programmes that deliver high welfare standards. Australia CAN celebrates the human-animal bond and promotes responsible pet ownership through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, including the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rentwithpets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERent with Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petfriendlyagedcare.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Aged Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;programs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo discover more, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiacan.org.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.australiacan.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1518540243219751400\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/foster-festive-spirit-to-help-shelter.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1518540243219751400"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1518540243219751400"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/12\/foster-festive-spirit-to-help-shelter.html","title":"Foster Festive Spirit to Help Shelter Dogs this Christmas!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3mIeI-H0HKE76AeK2GuPdjMF2WmIgQg2El4bFvFcaFNsXAfwRu1Gs0EY_z7hxntRR8ZMAXzdqz34UfaarWIyfijXfOAawl8Vauv33YKeBzShwmO3f1HY388ZEmnMPX_LYIybdBe6vEm03Rc-eBCWB_JSY5rt38U4YTuUN19p8aUPrM7LH5mQu7J63mJM\/s72-c\/Fostering%20Pets%20at%20Christmas%20-%20Three%20Dogs%20sitting%20in%20front%20of%20Christmas%20Tree%20-%20Photo%20by%20Jasmin%20Schuler%20on%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3449740329206348067"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-20T09:17:00.013+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-20T10:08:34.660+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AWARDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Australian Dog of the Year 2024 search is on!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJ-Ud44acHPdY0Jn_rrhLxrxHszYLJBa3DXT3MVUO4WTwjbpcA0_dNkdoX2RzDF310tAr5-oY6P0IvY48YNv9esHWcosNAGcXAnrExrqbbDxu2s4XiGJY4dNYAAyf2K47G2Spv1cUmZXDt24ij63FD1akiZPHmTTxiGu1r30Nt9k-GWZMPTpGPqqvoRXk\/s1080\/Search_for_the_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_is_On.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJ-Ud44acHPdY0Jn_rrhLxrxHszYLJBa3DXT3MVUO4WTwjbpcA0_dNkdoX2RzDF310tAr5-oY6P0IvY48YNv9esHWcosNAGcXAnrExrqbbDxu2s4XiGJY4dNYAAyf2K47G2Spv1cUmZXDt24ij63FD1akiZPHmTTxiGu1r30Nt9k-GWZMPTpGPqqvoRXk\/s16000\/Search_for_the_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_is_On.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ENot all heroes wear capes, some wear collars and leashes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs have provided companionship to the elderly, therapy to sufferers of physical, emotional and mental health troubles, assistance to people with disabilities and invaluable support in military, conservation, rescue and many other roles. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBecause our dogs have made such an incredible impact in our lives, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPuppy Tales\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is proud to once again head up the search for the 2024 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/australian-dog-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Dog of the Year\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E to find the doggo that best represents the essence of the Australian dog – love, courage, inspiration, assistance and friendship! \u003Cb\u003EWinners will be announced on Australia Day on 26 January 2024\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPuppy Tales\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’ Australian Dog of the Year aims to celebrate the faithful canine companions who bring us through the ups and downs of life and continue to contribute to society in many ways,” said \u003Cb\u003EKerry Martin\u003C\/b\u003E, award-winning pet photographer, author and founder of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPuppy Tales\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, a website aimed at helping pet owners make the most of life with their fur family. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese awards are inspired by the many amazing dogs Kerry has photographed and met throughout her years of Australian-wide travels.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our pets are as wonderfully diverse as our nation and have also made an incredible impact in the lives of people, the environment or other animals,” she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We want to recognise pooches from across Australia for services they provide in communities, to humans and their unyielding devotion in the face of sadness, tough times and the occasional vacuum cleaner!” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrizes valued over $10K, including $1,250 to preferred charities! \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn its fourth year, \u003Cb\u003E2024 Australian Dog of the Year\u003C\/b\u003E winners, nominees and voters will receive prizes worth more than $10,000. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The \u003Cb\u003EAustralian Dog of the Year Award\u003C\/b\u003E pays it forward with a generous donation from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPuppy Tales\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to the winner’s preferred charity and recognises the work they do for communities across the country, particularly in these challenging times,” said Kerry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwx5tILthc0U8aV1mt42oU3MbrKcEgcRa3sCs75Am_uiRoAezoKfj0yI3l9gIKhpgshQrn5h8Fv7qp7xc5dpUB5X6wH0NAwu6BedrL1r0dsLVBMFu4_ZHIMKg0UykrfzM3z6d_r0eQIluMk2LcCziaAaQZthEnfVC_I4z3BHTbNKeuY9PXEI3hy4ZZd84\/s2000\/Winner_2023_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_seizure_alert_dog_Baloo_with_owner_Dani_Stevens%20-%20photo%20Puppy%20Tales%20Photograhy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1374\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwx5tILthc0U8aV1mt42oU3MbrKcEgcRa3sCs75Am_uiRoAezoKfj0yI3l9gIKhpgshQrn5h8Fv7qp7xc5dpUB5X6wH0NAwu6BedrL1r0dsLVBMFu4_ZHIMKg0UykrfzM3z6d_r0eQIluMk2LcCziaAaQZthEnfVC_I4z3BHTbNKeuY9PXEI3hy4ZZd84\/s16000\/Winner_2023_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_seizure_alert_dog_Baloo_with_owner_Dani_Stevens%20-%20photo%20Puppy%20Tales%20Photograhy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E2023 Australian Dog of the Year Winner, seizure alert dog Baloo with owner Dani Stevens\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhoto Credit: Puppy Tales Photography\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWinner \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $1000 Donation to Charity \/ NFP of their Choice \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· Photography Session \u0026amp; 'The Bailey' Collection from Puppy Tales (minimum value $4,000) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· Personalised trophy of the winning dog (value $300) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· Media Campaign with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petjourno.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Journo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E announcing your title to the Australian Media \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $250 Pet Circle Gift Card\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBE4EJDwIlCcFcGwLznQxo-3LGH7MulDfWoEWNIURT_Jh9phtUMgmNfBxSBd-hl7GS283PF8wJ6j80XgCm4DNRR3087-y2Dz2DtSOcjTVAGmATxlrGx49sABWBhlf8n2Jh9Ux9nEOyJxpu1PDTsYID7bBehkHHT5i_cZfzQKxkbEEc_VhIPqDUZn-7EoQ\/s1200\/Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_Award%20-2022_People's_Choice_Guide_Dog_Poppi_with_owner_Liz_Wheeler.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBE4EJDwIlCcFcGwLznQxo-3LGH7MulDfWoEWNIURT_Jh9phtUMgmNfBxSBd-hl7GS283PF8wJ6j80XgCm4DNRR3087-y2Dz2DtSOcjTVAGmATxlrGx49sABWBhlf8n2Jh9Ux9nEOyJxpu1PDTsYID7bBehkHHT5i_cZfzQKxkbEEc_VhIPqDUZn-7EoQ\/s320\/Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_Award%20-2022_People's_Choice_Guide_Dog_Poppi_with_owner_Liz_Wheeler.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPeople's Choice 2022 Guide Dog Poppy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPeople's Choice \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $250 Donation to Charity \/ NFP of their Choice \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· Photography Session and Large Canvas from Puppy Tales (Value $1250) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· Media Campaign with Pet Journo announcing your title to the Australian Media \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $100 Pet Circle Gift Card \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENominee Prize Draw\u003C\/u\u003E (x10) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EVoters in the People's Choice Prize Draw\u003C\/u\u003E (x10) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhich dogs can be nominated? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESome of the kinds of dogs that are encouraged to enter are (but not limited to): \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EGuide dogs or hearing dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ETherapy dogs visiting ill people in hospitals \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDogs who have helped someone with disabilities or health challenges \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDogs in reading programs or assistance at schools \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDogs involved in wildlife detection or protection \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDogs who have located, rescued or saved people, or other pets \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EPolice and combat dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EOther working dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EDogs that are blood donors \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EA best friend who has gotten you through a tough time!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCOSuCoanYQDkVJyoqN5OJSLMQXTilL9a0Ecpv6o327AxYRz_XWe3Bm0e-u2xVh3gnU7HarZHlwtDOPJ7DJh8KHv9rzEI4D3M318Q5RQ848ic1FTlv1yshCpSCzNZnyTbQJxolVOHhcndB77Z5pWlvU26CfynJ6f2zymHW60zso6TX9EPlsm3S9Hvjrjc\/s1200\/Search_for_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_2024%20-%20Spring%20Spaniel%20Rocky%20was%20Pet%20Circle's%20Bonus%20Prize%20in%202022.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCOSuCoanYQDkVJyoqN5OJSLMQXTilL9a0Ecpv6o327AxYRz_XWe3Bm0e-u2xVh3gnU7HarZHlwtDOPJ7DJh8KHv9rzEI4D3M318Q5RQ848ic1FTlv1yshCpSCzNZnyTbQJxolVOHhcndB77Z5pWlvU26CfynJ6f2zymHW60zso6TX9EPlsm3S9Hvjrjc\/w320-h320\/Search_for_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_2024%20-%20Spring%20Spaniel%20Rocky%20was%20Pet%20Circle's%20Bonus%20Prize%20in%202022.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ERocky was Pet Circle's Bonus Prize in 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“ALL the amazing dogs who've been a support, best friend or true companion are encouraged to enter!” said Kerry. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E“Not all have an incredible, special talent, but there’s no doubt they have all changed the lives of their humans.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf your dog represents the true spirit of Australia by being courageous, loving or in any way amazing, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/australian-dog-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Enominate them now\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E for a chance to be recognised for the awesome doggo they are and win fabulous prizes to spoil them silly! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EImportant dates\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENomination deadline is 8pm on \u003Cb\u003ESunday, 14 January 2024\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFinalists will be announced on \u003Cb\u003ETuesday, 16 January 2024\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVoting for the People’s Choice of the finalists will also commence on January 16th and will\u003Cb\u003E close at 12pm\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Cb\u003EThursday, 25 January 2024\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWinners will be announced on Australia Day\u003C\/b\u003E (Friday, 26 January 2024) on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/puppytales\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPuppy Tales' Facebook Page\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 0.05pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003EAbout Kerry Martin \u0026amp; Puppy Tales \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhotodography™ you'll adore - Pet Travel \u0026amp; Adventures you'll Dig \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKerry Martin of Puppy Tales considers pets very much part of the family so lives this adage to help and inspire fellow pet parents to create incredible memories of a most pawsome life together! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYAU2O3zGXqXoUybJOvSKVzzIdC36ghmN3zBk-aM_QHuiRVbbintQmt__WK02pFH-bqTcK8aXAz3LIzLFjeuqY3HIyHuV2xukdE-1JR9_gNPnld1Je8RV7BLbihoHWdbJhLJ19be8pt_hdbK3k7HVieYCqA9APyKPQXWC9HZulxbB2NO6jCF4cqPnflao\/s1080\/Puppy_Tales_Photography_Founder_Kerry_Martin_with_her_dogs_Summer_and_Keiko.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYAU2O3zGXqXoUybJOvSKVzzIdC36ghmN3zBk-aM_QHuiRVbbintQmt__WK02pFH-bqTcK8aXAz3LIzLFjeuqY3HIyHuV2xukdE-1JR9_gNPnld1Je8RV7BLbihoHWdbJhLJ19be8pt_hdbK3k7HVieYCqA9APyKPQXWC9HZulxbB2NO6jCF4cqPnflao\/s320\/Puppy_Tales_Photography_Founder_Kerry_Martin_with_her_dogs_Summer_and_Keiko.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EKerry's Melbourne-based but is often on the road throughout Australia offering her award-winning dog photography. She's known throughout the country for her seasonal photography experiences, most notably Snow Dogs, and her studio-based Project Dogalogue. Of the many national and international photography awards she's received over the past decade, the highlights have been Master of Photography and Australian Pet\/Animal Photographer of the Year. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs she travels with her own adored furry companions Keiko \u0026amp; Summer, Kerry writes to share her knowledge and experiences of all things dog, photography and travel. She published \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/product\/dog-tales-of-australia-book\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDog Tales of Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - a 290 pages bucket list guide of dog friendly travel and destinations throughout Australia - in 2023. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKerry also creates content for the Puppy Tales website, a social media community of over 500,000 and other publications to promote the wonderful relationships between dogs and people. All accompanied by stunning photography! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPuppy Tales is a business for good with a mission to make a paw-sitive difference. Puppy Tales operates as carbon negative; supports many local organisations through photography, fundraising and more; and plays a part in the global community’s effort to protect the planet, take action on climate change and care for animals and wildlife. To discover more, visit \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epuppytales.co\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003Em.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"WordSection1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Stories\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/2023-australian-dog-of-year-revealed.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E2023 Australian Dog of the Year revealed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3449740329206348067\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/australian-dog-of-year-2024-search-is-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3449740329206348067"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3449740329206348067"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/australian-dog-of-year-2024-search-is-on.html","title":"Australian Dog of the Year 2024 search is on!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJ-Ud44acHPdY0Jn_rrhLxrxHszYLJBa3DXT3MVUO4WTwjbpcA0_dNkdoX2RzDF310tAr5-oY6P0IvY48YNv9esHWcosNAGcXAnrExrqbbDxu2s4XiGJY4dNYAAyf2K47G2Spv1cUmZXDt24ij63FD1akiZPHmTTxiGu1r30Nt9k-GWZMPTpGPqqvoRXk\/s72-c\/Search_for_the_Australian_Dog_of_the_Year_is_On.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5117930457425373563"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-16T13:49:00.003+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-11-17T10:06:31.708+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project 2023 is live!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM\/s1850\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1214\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM\/s16000\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Petstock Foundation is on a mission to raise $800,000 for children this Christmas!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E inspires Australians to create magic for children through pets and therapy animals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis festive season, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eis taking action to inspire magic for children in need. With a goal to raise $800,000 for children experiencing hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ethe Petstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChristmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is on a mission to empower children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and therapy animals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo support the mission, \u003Cb\u003Efrom October 31 to December 24\u003C\/b\u003E, money raised through the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will be donated to children-focused charity partners, creating a special Christmas for many children. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe campaign aims to give funds raised to charity partners who provide services that allow children in need to gain freedom and independence through school support, equine assistance, and therapy animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECharity partners selected to benefit this Christmas are \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake-A-Wish Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(Nationally),\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mackillop.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cowboys4kids.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECowboys 4 Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (NSW), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vsk.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVery Special Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpups.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESmart Pups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (QLD), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.horsepower.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHorsePower\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (WA) and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rdatas.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERiding for the Disabled Association\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (SA and TAS). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9WgpTsVeVu9IwWnFK-vbqDr61p_QHSDcL44G-PjCFfP80q5s53loCvhv7rj_yqSwGQ7r6RbBP3ZFOMST-9Xh85NTFPJ3UdNK2F1-mfc4LOYwidHphdLzfoDb8kY5AfeAJFTlRRkpYeRi0nsK1mUaI8kEhxnYzK4pGB0edLCsUzY_-lakQXeOWb-qx3YU\/s2000\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20girl%20with%20Smart%20Pups%20Assistance%20Dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1242\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9WgpTsVeVu9IwWnFK-vbqDr61p_QHSDcL44G-PjCFfP80q5s53loCvhv7rj_yqSwGQ7r6RbBP3ZFOMST-9Xh85NTFPJ3UdNK2F1-mfc4LOYwidHphdLzfoDb8kY5AfeAJFTlRRkpYeRi0nsK1mUaI8kEhxnYzK4pGB0edLCsUzY_-lakQXeOWb-qx3YU\/s16000\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20girl%20with%20Smart%20Pups%20Assistance%20Dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESmart Pups (QLD) train assistance dogs helping children with disabilities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPast research indicates that the rising cost of living significantly and negatively impacts a large portion of people already in need this Christmas [1] and many people will struggle to pay at least one of their essential bills at Christmas, such as food, household utilities, or rent [2].\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the financial crisis here to stay, alarmingly these results are likely set to rise, showing the cost of living impacts are felt the most by people who are already facing hardship and require support. It’s more\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eimportant than ever to donate where you can, to support the wonderful work \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s partner children’s charities do day in, day out. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation Strategic Manager, Jessica Curtis says, “This Christmas, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is empowering children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and animals. Thousands of children each year experience hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability through no fault of their own. It’s heart-breaking to think many children around the country will be too unwell, or families not in a position financially to create the wonderful childhood Christmas magic that many of us have fond memories of. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ\/s1436\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1436\" data-original-width=\"1436\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“We’re giving Australians the opportunity to make an impact this Christmas, and are encouraging people to support The Christmas Project by \u003Cb\u003Epurchasing a Christmas bauble decoration in store or online\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“All funds from bauble purchases will go towards the Project, and will go far to help take the pressure off families and make Christmas feel special for children in need. Donations can also be made at your local store or online.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJessica continues, “At the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we believe the strong bond and unconditional love many children feel for their pets and animals is truly special to observe, and is proof of the positive impact animals can have on the lives of children, particularly those facing challenges.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERecent studies suggest more than 14,000 Australian children are living with a life-threatening illness [3], with approximately 2,400 babies born with a heart condition each year [4], and 1,000 children aged 0-19 years diagnosed with cancer every year [5]. These statistics alone are just a small example of community needs for extra support through these incredible charities. The impact these conditions can have on the lives of children and their families is huge, and many need our support to fight for their future. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENational charity partner Make-A-Wish Australia will use their share of funds raised to help grant life-changing wishes for sick kids across the country. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake-A-Wish Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E CEO Sally Bateman said that the charity relies on the incredible generosity and support from the community to make wishes possible. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are very grateful to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for its ongoing partnership and for its \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChristmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E initiative. The Foundation’s wonderful support will help us to bring hope and joy to some of the 900 wish kids who are currently on their Wish Journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eis currently helping us to grant our horse-related wishes across the country, while the funds raised from the Christmas Project will help us grant a wide range of wishes for critically ill kids, including some of our ever-popular pet wishes. Pet wishes can provide sick kids with companionship while helping them reduce anxiety. With the charity receiving no government funding, we rely on initiatives like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand the incredible generosity of the Australian public to help make these life-changing wishes a reality.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo get involved, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is encouraging Australians to donate by purchasing Christmas bauble in store at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationally, by rounding up purchases in store, or donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Christmas Project - Campaign Summary\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat donations will go towards \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E100% of funds raised by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E nationwide in November and December will be donated to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E charity partners to enable them to create a better future for children this Christmas. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFundraising programs like the The Christmas Project allow charities focussing on improving the lives of children to groups to grow and more effectively deliver greater services to the children facing hardship. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow can you help \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFrom \u003Cb\u003EOctober 31 until Christmas\u003C\/b\u003E, purchase a Christmas bauble from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, with all funds going towards \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EBy rounding up purchases at Petstock stores nationwide or by donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EIn celebration of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Petstock stores will be hosting a \u003Cb\u003EChildren’s Weekend on December 9th and 10th\u003C\/b\u003E, which will see fun activities for children take place including a colouring competition, live animals for petting and store team members dressing up in Christmas theme. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EVisit your local \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E store to support your local community or visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/home-town-heroes\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epetstock.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for more information – 100% of funds raised goes to our purpose! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1, 2\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmy.org.au\/scribe\/sites\/auesalvos\/files\/Christmas_Research_Report_2022_V3.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESalvation Army 2022 Christmas research\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E3\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/about-us#%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%20Australia%20today%2C%20the%20latest%2C(aihw.gov.au)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake A Wish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2019)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/heart-stroke-vascular-diseases\/congenital-heart-disease-in-australia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECongenital heart disease in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 01 November 2023.\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 Aihw.gov.au\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Petstock Foundation\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Petstock Foundation is a registered charity that exists to empower a better future for pets and people. Since its inception in 2007, The Foundation has raised more than $10 million to date and has found homes for more than 40,000 rescue pets. Petstock Foundation is contributed to by the fundraising initiatives of the Petstock Group, donations by business partners and team members as they come together for the pets that inspire them. 100% of funds raised go towards The Foundation to support its charitable partners and projects with all operating costs covered by the business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 16th November 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5117930457425373563\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html","title":"The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project 2023 is live!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM\/s72-c\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-913098499167018684"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-09T09:55:00.006+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-15T10:49:10.865+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESCUE"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pets of the Homeless Giving Day - November 15"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E Charity's Giving Day promises to triple donations to help keep vulnerable people and their pets together\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMelbourne-based charitable organisation, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPets of the Homeless\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (POTH), will be holding their annual \u003Cb\u003EGiving Day\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Cb\u003ENovember 15th, 2023\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe volunteer-led support service provides pet food, veterinary care, safe shelter and material aid to pet owners who are facing homelessness or severe financial hardship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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For 2023, their \u003Cb\u003Eambitious goal is to reach $300,000 again\u003C\/b\u003E. If the goal is achieved, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ENever Tear Them Apart Appeal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will allow the charity to focus their efforts on helping people and pets for an entire year as well as expand their services to more areas of regional Victoria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We have seen the need for our services grow exponentially with the constant rise in cost of living.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPets of the Homeless (POTH) was founded in 2015, when Yvonne noticed there were no services in Victoria that looked after the pets of people experiencing homelessness. She began carrying pet supplies and food through the streets of Melbourne in a suitcase to hand out to rough sleepers. POTH has since connected with over 55 community support service partners to help distribute pet food across Victoria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/913098499167018684\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/pets-of-homeless-giving-day-november-15.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/913098499167018684"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/913098499167018684"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/pets-of-homeless-giving-day-november-15.html","title":"Pets of the Homeless Giving Day - November 15"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisEFJO0TwkOU9UdkzEAN9lV12pAsA7WcWTLx2hcqRgcJTb0UggfrQh68YzuegHrcR8s_nGxa0uP3aanUXldRqPcyT3FMmNdbfD3rZxmmyjC3zRkBCwE8oCaC6FU8X8TXUIbjpOFOw5aqz9lpEDq6OdAENxOl0XGbtb-hbNEKvBbbZjARL9KodxX0iQCX8\/s72-c\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_Giving_Day_2023_Never_Tear_Them_Apart_Appeal_15_November_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3090070212797314135"},"published":{"$t":"2023-10-23T15:32:00.002+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-23T15:44:44.713+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESCUE DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Australian Animal Aid's mission to help the animals of Ukraine"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiB-CNB09rlx0M6sLrIgcnsrC-2_BM4gh18jLlfQr7hhmxhQWIl9Gnpt1T3TJk7j3_gE2QLK7RS_eqzmPrnOnWI9Uz05ByVmylVWjWcw53R1xMzw7PcW6ESiIi-7HhLd8FmsDkAVq4ocZulPSFEo3kTvk8xMg0M65d5uGZmXUU9wzEM0i2uKFMUCM4hHl4\/s6240\/Australian_Animal_Aid_assistance_to_animals_of_Ukraine%20-%20Lviv_Animal_Shelter_showing_animals_in_kennels.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4160\" data-original-width=\"6240\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiB-CNB09rlx0M6sLrIgcnsrC-2_BM4gh18jLlfQr7hhmxhQWIl9Gnpt1T3TJk7j3_gE2QLK7RS_eqzmPrnOnWI9Uz05ByVmylVWjWcw53R1xMzw7PcW6ESiIi-7HhLd8FmsDkAVq4ocZulPSFEo3kTvk8xMg0M65d5uGZmXUU9wzEM0i2uKFMUCM4hHl4\/s16000\/Australian_Animal_Aid_assistance_to_animals_of_Ukraine%20-%20Lviv_Animal_Shelter_showing_animals_in_kennels.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELast month \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ea sub- branch of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AustralianWarAnimalMemorialOrganisation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian War Animal Organisation Inc.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E),\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;returned to help the people and animals of Ukraine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe United Nations estimates as many as 3.7 million Ukrainians initially fled the country last year. Many of them are pet owners, forced to flee to bordering countries with their beloved pets without essentials such as food, medicines or apparel items. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Conflict often results in the depopulation of entire regions causing animals to be left behind. Domestic animals may be deserted without adequate access to food or water, either tied up or kept inside an abandoned building, or else left to roam the streets or running off. Many are taken in by volunteer shelters who are overwhelmed in numbers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9M2WQr72auqVLnfOgbL29hEllJgAYKhZad0YYhyphenhyphenPxrTcCcwDZnB46sLiCDe49o1uzMYXQpc1hfM2DKBlZgSckk25jhQnK4hHSTEf_Kvx1JXlCYOGgJVov9MiHI3nZnNIEC2gBs1kFWQ-J2nGMNlZoeMF9vhvO_PFV0nPTAFdJ_5G2SIUjWOazFrzsX2A\/s1500\/AWAMO_Australian_Animal_Aid_Nigel_Allsop_in_Ukraine.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9M2WQr72auqVLnfOgbL29hEllJgAYKhZad0YYhyphenhyphenPxrTcCcwDZnB46sLiCDe49o1uzMYXQpc1hfM2DKBlZgSckk25jhQnK4hHSTEf_Kvx1JXlCYOGgJVov9MiHI3nZnNIEC2gBs1kFWQ-J2nGMNlZoeMF9vhvO_PFV0nPTAFdJ_5G2SIUjWOazFrzsX2A\/w400-h400\/AWAMO_Australian_Animal_Aid_Nigel_Allsop_in_Ukraine.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has viewed the crisis in Ukraine like many and decided to do something about it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELast year, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E President \u003Cb\u003ENigel Allsopp\u003C\/b\u003E approached several animal businesses for assistance to help facilitate the delivery of more than \u003Cb\u003E$500,000 of essential pet care supplies\u003C\/b\u003E to animals impacted by the war in Ukraine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo ensure this aid reached its intended destinations two \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E representatives (Nigel Allsopp and Peter Kotzur) flew to Ukraine to oversee the distribution of emergency food relief to those most in need.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"letter-spacing: -0.1pt;\"\u003EFeeding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"letter-spacing: -0.2pt;\"\u003E Tubes for Stray Animals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVarious food stations were set up by local volunteers at the front or in devastated regions where both displaced dogs and cats roam. These devices can be filled weekly with either dog food or water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh95QbbE9R5WP49W2WyKaE1vicuoWB9ev82gN4wmwB6oAceVCeYy57sNnvS6kJYeHiGpXd5Qk0DbzMjsXrFZkUcrNMGOl0GV78SI0H8Pn76wO8XB57hMNgatKaiE3MYgJaEHz1Y-0XVlZI2HVhKe2TC0XsBhkd-0kk-ZYLbwMO-1ESHnYCeITsHGDT694k\/s2461\/Volunteers_refill_feeding_stations_for_Ukraine_displaced_animals.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"787\" data-original-width=\"2461\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh95QbbE9R5WP49W2WyKaE1vicuoWB9ev82gN4wmwB6oAceVCeYy57sNnvS6kJYeHiGpXd5Qk0DbzMjsXrFZkUcrNMGOl0GV78SI0H8Pn76wO8XB57hMNgatKaiE3MYgJaEHz1Y-0XVlZI2HVhKe2TC0XsBhkd-0kk-ZYLbwMO-1ESHnYCeITsHGDT694k\/s16000\/Volunteers_refill_feeding_stations_for_Ukraine_displaced_animals.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA volunteer only requires thus to expose themselves to danger once a week and a wide area can be covered by multiple feeders. Some days strays have been seen line up patiently awaiting their turn. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Efeeders were donated by \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBunnings\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E and covered in artwork from school children. The\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Efirst four feeders were named after AWAMO friends (Dr Harry Cooper, Glenda Atkins, Pam Shelton, Dr Paul Henry).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCoCcTOK7Jh4fbV27cWnfHAN33sy5JSAT4AQdinXLNpN0w8z80YcozF51CjxV3nMp5_wfhdHneeFl6nWqF0ezf_l4HpgIU47qyGRfBGFIoWVXrZ2KuKnmdRpZh-vZCP1u9_XCACIiO1lmb6D44zL5IFXuGs-pOuslxv13sZr_nV3jAqVf565jN3Aww3cE\/s2330\/Australian_Animal_Aid_Feeders_donated_to_Ukraine_NGOs_by_Bunnings_to_feed_displaced_roaming_pets.png\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"935\" data-original-width=\"2330\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCoCcTOK7Jh4fbV27cWnfHAN33sy5JSAT4AQdinXLNpN0w8z80YcozF51CjxV3nMp5_wfhdHneeFl6nWqF0ezf_l4HpgIU47qyGRfBGFIoWVXrZ2KuKnmdRpZh-vZCP1u9_XCACIiO1lmb6D44zL5IFXuGs-pOuslxv13sZr_nV3jAqVf565jN3Aww3cE\/s16000\/Australian_Animal_Aid_Feeders_donated_to_Ukraine_NGOs_by_Bunnings_to_feed_displaced_roaming_pets.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese feeding stations will be maintained by two Ukraine NGOs:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nowzadrescue\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENowzad\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pet.friendly.ngo\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Friendly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJust like Australians, Ukrainian pet owners considered their dogs and cats to be well-loved members of their families. During conflicts pets can provide emotional comfort; in some instances, these dogs and cats were the only things that provided the victims of the war with a sense of purpose and hope. A recent study showed that \u003Cb\u003E39% of Ukrainian families chose to remain in Kyiv, partly because of their pets\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Euch needed basic care products are in short supply throughout the country and this\u0026nbsp; impacts the efforts of many volunteer animal shelters caring for the animals of Ukraine. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne dilemma about rescuing stray animals in combat regions is by removing them to safety, there will be little chance in finding their owners once they return. However, do you leave them in those areas or remove them to safety and guaranteed food and shelter? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAbandoned animals perpetuate stray populations and are vulnerable to outbreaks of diseases and once the conflict has ended, animals who were once healthy are likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder or physical ailments that decrease the likelihood of adoption. To help reunite these animals is to be able to identify them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis is why the latest \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E deployment in September 2023 focused on the introduction of a microchip program, training locals in animal first aid and supporting of a couple of animal shelters (sadly we can only focus on a few) in partnership with local NGOs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMicrochip in Ukraine Project \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne of the main focuses in this second deployment to Ukraine was to implement a country wide \u003Cb\u003Euniversal microchip program for all animals\u003C\/b\u003E. Ukraine does have an existing identification program run in part by the State which includes microchips and an ear tag system in small numbers. However, the system lacks commonality with the rest of Europe. This later point is noteworthy as many pets were taken across Polish and other borders by Ukraine refugees. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJ4iXl0-hZzfEQux9xwdD5V0xgBnxVCh44AJ4k18kd_z8BK01w9OgZ1icBtYeUaFY5DVFUm3on8LFItH-4j8xL5CN_5uuFilszAxhQU0M9C_eMfAGmJ8SQtWR1IZdlv0hSTiYBSAMYsFewk62WEMDXQzws_8ubdmR7taWw-3sD4BRNlmliNmZzLk9q_mE\/s500\/Certificate_of_Achievement_handed_to_all_participants_of_microchip_implementation_courses_in_Ukraine.png\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"354\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJ4iXl0-hZzfEQux9xwdD5V0xgBnxVCh44AJ4k18kd_z8BK01w9OgZ1icBtYeUaFY5DVFUm3on8LFItH-4j8xL5CN_5uuFilszAxhQU0M9C_eMfAGmJ8SQtWR1IZdlv0hSTiYBSAMYsFewk62WEMDXQzws_8ubdmR7taWw-3sD4BRNlmliNmZzLk9q_mE\/s320\/Certificate_of_Achievement_handed_to_all_participants_of_microchip_implementation_courses_in_Ukraine.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 10.15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAfter\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -0.45pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;participants received\u0026nbsp; a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-top: 10.15pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: -0.45pt;\"\u003ECertificate upon completion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWorking alongside Ukraine animal charities, Non-Government Organisations (NGO), the Armed forces and Lviv University, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E conducted\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Electures to over 60 students on its microchip implementation and advantages to veterinary students. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralian veterinarian \u003Cb\u003EDr Lachlan Campbell\u003C\/b\u003E is currently in Ukraine implanting 500 microchips in the Southern\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegion of Ukraine, whilst conducting stray dog neutering project for another NGO.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs part of the future development to improve Ukraine’s animal identification system, the Ukraine Border Force has received an initial batch of 100 microchips plus implanting and a reader donated by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/microchips.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMicrochips Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiBbElwbSFhYBAvTdLilkgFHrXe2wbF64fL3AlnON3-GaXSOpo-_gYgETTRe7CqAZ4tXWKmbQeSaL8ssWNQ3Ns-eb0kNMpPcg1SsAPUGoEwcvjEHVYDLPfOHuA6V569bUt1uq21rdq_h4efmkn8gFIlfs687hnKkvk-5Y6ZryFeefUYZQtlPYGQWUOkgA\/s4032\/Ukraine_Border_Forces_receive_free_microchips_for_animals_provided_by_Microchips_via_Australian_Animal_Aid_NGO.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiBbElwbSFhYBAvTdLilkgFHrXe2wbF64fL3AlnON3-GaXSOpo-_gYgETTRe7CqAZ4tXWKmbQeSaL8ssWNQ3Ns-eb0kNMpPcg1SsAPUGoEwcvjEHVYDLPfOHuA6V569bUt1uq21rdq_h4efmkn8gFIlfs687hnKkvk-5Y6ZryFeefUYZQtlPYGQWUOkgA\/s16000\/Ukraine_Border_Forces_receive_free_microchips_for_animals_provided_by_Microchips_via_Australian_Animal_Aid_NGO.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI must mention Doug Black CEO of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMicrochips Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and his team not just for their generosity and compassion, but also for developing a new computerised system specially for Ukraine. We also received great assistance from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENowzad Ukraine\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E CEO Liuba Mocharska.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe benefits of having animals that can be traced and their owner, once again able to locate them after the war, will be a massive boost to people’s morale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBoth the Deputy Minister and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELviv University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Veterinary department were most interested regarding applications in the Fish and Agricultural fields. It can be used also for wildlife and zoo management. This microchipping can also be an aid in law enforcement and anti- smuggling or poaching operations. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhy is this project so important: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGenerally, attachment to pets is high, with many people considering pets as members of the family. The strength of this attachment is never more apparent than in the event of pet loss in disaster, with reports of prolonged and often unnoticed or unsupported grief and poor psychological outcomes, especially in the event of forced abandonment of pets during \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eevacuation. The roles pets and other animals may play in supporting post-emergency functioning and resilience-building are also vital. For these reasons, microchipping is an essential part of disaster management planning. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt is hoped that this project will enhance and supplement the ways displaced animals can be reunited and identified in this war torn country. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen such a catastrophic event overwhelms a community, the first instinct for many is to grab their loved ones and head to safety. Many people cannot likewise imagine leaving their animals behind but haven't included the necessary preparations in their own emergency plans. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPlanning for animals in the response and recovery phases of disasters is crucial to mitigate the negative effects that the loss or separation of animals can have. The human-animal bond can influence people's decisions during emergencies including how they will respond and when or if they evacuate. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMost people will want to take their pets with them during a major evacuation. However, there may be circumstances were this is not practical. In this case microchipped pets have a chance to be found and reunited with their family. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAWAMO staff work with a Ukraine NGO \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nowzadrescue\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENowzad\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E who have a warehouse in Lviv, which\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eacts as the distribution and collection centre.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;It is run by CEO Liuba Mocharska. an amazing lady and her son Vol, both qualified Veterinarians\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen requests for assistance come in, then they transport aid to the front. At the front lines several volunteers that live and remain locally then pick up the food aid transferring it into smaller cars so as not to drawn attention and distribute food on the streets in tube feeders like AWAMO supplied.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother Ukraine NGO we work alongside is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pet.friendly.ngo\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Friendly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. They specialise in improving a local dog sanctuary as well as training and educating civilians in first aid and animal related issues.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELviv Animal Shelter \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0F_A3A2w81W9RUD7NTPUaj5_D_Q9OCb18u4vIvisiZhBKYE1_pEoWmvgdqWUqMXHl73755Atj2kwcA1sYF0J8HSLv_9jHCTZSv0qJOpblrCqZ1uaKPw00mWeAd_IgosKS1PkMR95TJoi9AtAUa3oCqAqzhLmul36tqbb_EL36JNx6Au-At-8e1QS5Sco\/s800\/Lviv_Animal_Shelter_in_Ukraine_being_supported_by_Australian_Animal_Aid_AWAMO.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"627\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0F_A3A2w81W9RUD7NTPUaj5_D_Q9OCb18u4vIvisiZhBKYE1_pEoWmvgdqWUqMXHl73755Atj2kwcA1sYF0J8HSLv_9jHCTZSv0qJOpblrCqZ1uaKPw00mWeAd_IgosKS1PkMR95TJoi9AtAUa3oCqAqzhLmul36tqbb_EL36JNx6Au-At-8e1QS5Sco\/s16000\/Lviv_Animal_Shelter_in_Ukraine_being_supported_by_Australian_Animal_Aid_AWAMO.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis dog sanctuary some 40 kilometres out of Lviv is a place of refuge for many dogs that have been transported from the front lines to this\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Erelative safety.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EOriginally built for around 50 dogs, it houses around 500 at present.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAll volunteers are doing an amazing job but are simply overwhelmed. It is awash with mud and many of the dogs remain dirty as there was no clean water, but they are all well fed, thanks to the owners’ sacrifices.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI first came here last year and wanted to help. We sent them fiscal aid to buy food at the time. But that was a temporary fix, what is needed is to improve the infrastructure, namely building new kennelling, a better electricity supply and fresh water. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjetwY_5OwRJii0NTwIxDOb1LrOMkilqpFZ-38UHisfa2wJG0fyd0kTvqHqO932MsUn-Px2-jh4DTYCod5bq9nNIDE6PAx5dgl4_e-_Qi7vJShJlT8jxH_iOJzrt0Pw-I27ke2qNGlrMmRGGJLJee6YwSSBK55lNwKLD8tyaEOBujs2h9cNe7uiYrQFbaU\/s800\/Australian_Animal_Aid_helps_Ukrainian_Animals_in_Shelters.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: georgia; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"568\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjetwY_5OwRJii0NTwIxDOb1LrOMkilqpFZ-38UHisfa2wJG0fyd0kTvqHqO932MsUn-Px2-jh4DTYCod5bq9nNIDE6PAx5dgl4_e-_Qi7vJShJlT8jxH_iOJzrt0Pw-I27ke2qNGlrMmRGGJLJee6YwSSBK55lNwKLD8tyaEOBujs2h9cNe7uiYrQFbaU\/s16000\/Australian_Animal_Aid_helps_Ukrainian_Animals_in_Shelters.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs the last time I entered the compound, I was swamped by dogs all trying their best to say in their own way - pick me take me home. It’s been a while since I had a tear in my eye. One dog however took my eye - it was Boris. Boris a pure-bred German Short-Haired Pointer had been there in the same cage twelve months ago when I first visited. I have decided to try\u003Cbr \/\u003Eand bring him home to Australia. Yes, we have plenty of dogs in need of a home in Australia, but I feel his repatriation to Australia will send a good message that the animal plight is not forgotten by Australian animal lovers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EApart from food with winter encroaching in Ukraine they need better shelter and food storage areas. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has in its shipment various winter coats for dogs as well as dog bowls and collars, leads and blankets. These have been donated by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWomen’s Auxiliary RSA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, in New Zealand. These will help in the coming cold months but this is just one of many shelters that need help...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat do they need? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EApart from food, they need \u003Cb\u003Efree veterinary assistance\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Emedication\u003C\/b\u003E for such things as \u003Cb\u003Eflea and worm treatment\u003C\/b\u003E. But most importantly they require basic necessities such as \u003Cb\u003Eclean\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewater\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Efood\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eshelter\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUkraine NGO \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pet.friendly.ngo\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Friendly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has made the first leap in providing a new well that pumps fresh clean water to the shelter. This is a vital improvement from the state of the water that the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eprevious rusty old well produced. The next phase AAA has provided funds for is the piping of this water underground to the kennel area. At present a volunteer must carry buckets of water to each kennel, a very labour-intensive task! Structures such as a food preparation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Earea is needed due to a large rodent problem, and we hope to help fund this too. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EElectricity supply is rudimentary, that is when it does work. We have a generator for them on the shipment and several outdoor gas heaters. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVdmB9Js8WQR2VSOJQgbfSGLnbbmJIJdj237MriLE9h_7SBxe13KDrDdwHQm3l-pnp8408eDRuwnh9t9nbmP6R-tg8hyTELBU0HGt0Cr9qOWjwxubud1FbcQ7prVftQzAWnqR2G8N5I_RdDvek3k7xe-EFB4RVP73skSDsy9BhyphenhyphenzVTwI4xoBUcDxID1F4\/s1861\/Lviv_Animal_Shelter_in_Ukraine_kitchen_food_preparation_area_running_all_day_long.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1179\" data-original-width=\"1861\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVdmB9Js8WQR2VSOJQgbfSGLnbbmJIJdj237MriLE9h_7SBxe13KDrDdwHQm3l-pnp8408eDRuwnh9t9nbmP6R-tg8hyTELBU0HGt0Cr9qOWjwxubud1FbcQ7prVftQzAWnqR2G8N5I_RdDvek3k7xe-EFB4RVP73skSDsy9BhyphenhyphenzVTwI4xoBUcDxID1F4\/s16000\/Lviv_Animal_Shelter_in_Ukraine_kitchen_food_preparation_area_running_all_day_long.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe kitchen food preparation building is dark and smoky, it is manned almost all day \u003Cbr \/\u003Eby the sanctuary owner’s elderly father\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAll the dog food is cooked on a labour-intensive old wood-fired oven. To feed all the dogs it must run all day, smoke billowing inside a shed, itself barely standing, as it is so old. This is another project to replace this building and stove. A better electric cooker will enhance the process. But as stated the electric power is unreliable. I believe the answer may lay in solar power for the sanctuary. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENew kennels are slowly being built to replace ad hoc structures; these will improve the quality of life for these confined dogs. The existing kennels all have dirt floors whereas the new will have cleanable flooring. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne issue in Ukraine is there are no \u003Cb\u003Eformal government regulations\u003C\/b\u003E when it comes to breeders or kennel owners or sanctuaries such as this. In Australia, a council would likely \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eshut this operation down from hygiene to OH\u0026amp;S issues, but that is not an option here, as it’s all they have to help the dogs of Lviv. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe staff and volunteers do an amazing job here, they work under adverse conditions, holding day jobs to support the dog sanctuary. There is no council or government support. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegardless however of the updated kennelling space, there is still an issue with dozens of dogs having to share an area that is ideal for only one dog. Dogs also live in an abandoned double story house on the property, not ideal but\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eshelter from the elements.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFirst Aid Training \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E team Alan Watson ex- NZDF dog handler and trainer demonstrates the art of applying a bandage to an injured paw. One of several common injuries caused in war especially in the aftermath of debris from bombed buildings. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne of the first training sessions we conducted was at the Lviv Veterinary University, students were in their third year of training and where very receptive to advanced\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eemergency canine first aid principals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou might wonder why a few Australians volunteered to teach K9 first aid in Ukraine, well regardless of the students being trainee Vets, specialist areas such this are in demand. Both \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eprofessionals and civilian who work with or have pet dogs in Ukraine may benefit from these emergency procedures. Due to random shelling and drone attacks many pets are injured. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQorCDltSMwxwuF0aQ17BjjWl85Z8SnFhM4cZwoiiSS31Q2lHov0RYE8nMYpHkd4qKQC43m7YAxbDZEwLQHGHvTKBs6Cy0hYumzfJABrWUUGqcLprW4fjiYrqVTuZOzNgF8BmLTnvmbKWt8S-5UT9aollx9E6pAEWH_NzA-lwhdOGg3aPHEymq2N6ar1o\/s1132\/Animal_First_Aid_Course_provided_by_Australian_Animal_Aid%20-%20Poster.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1132\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQorCDltSMwxwuF0aQ17BjjWl85Z8SnFhM4cZwoiiSS31Q2lHov0RYE8nMYpHkd4qKQC43m7YAxbDZEwLQHGHvTKBs6Cy0hYumzfJABrWUUGqcLprW4fjiYrqVTuZOzNgF8BmLTnvmbKWt8S-5UT9aollx9E6pAEWH_NzA-lwhdOGg3aPHEymq2N6ar1o\/w283-h400\/Animal_First_Aid_Course_provided_by_Australian_Animal_Aid%20-%20Poster.png\" width=\"283\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis course enables pet owners as well as professionals to render first aid until professional veterinary assistance can be given. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETechniques taught apart from basic health and administration of medications, included K9 CPR, bandaging, blast wounds, shock management including application of drips, gun wounds and other trauma related injuries common in a war zone. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe students benefited by learning from the operational experiences of my team; namely with more than 70 years of combined professional full time military or police dog handling experience between the three team members. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAbove is a promotional poster placed at university and various conference centres where the team conducted advance emergency K9 first aid training for both civilian pet owners and university veterinary students to government canine units from civil defence to armed forces. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECPR K9 manakin and training items left behind\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe left behind many friends both new and old from this and our previous deployment to Ukraine last year, when \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E was the first Australian charity to support the Ukraine crisis after the Russian invasion. We also left behind animal first aid training\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ematerials for local NGOs to continue what we had started. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese items included life like canine CPR manakin - a lifesize training dog used to practice bandaging and restraint techniques, plus training manuals and PowerPoint presentations to conduct future K9 first aid training. Further instruction was given to selected staff from local NGO \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet-Friendly\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to enable them to be instructors and continue the training to be implemented. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETraining was given to several government organisations including the Border Force and the military and civilian organisations such as Search \u0026amp; Rescue, plus private citizens interested in protecting their own pets in case of Russian drone attack which sadly happens. Further\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Etraining was given at the Lviv University to Year 3 veterinary students. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Edecided to leave the CPR manikin with the Border Force as they have a training school where it will be used to train new handlers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8VbWnzjUQEAC_ZYXVue3MhFvM-xbJpFDdmAayFdBIImOarrjHj3W7VSlbKNPNO9VFjNipfufyM4qFNh5E_uyMW9OCDFE-YaWh5QJ8bc-PtxDtqDZsk3HQsRZHHjhbdJhEn9gL2QD8zuQnj3jTJXxRed__Cs1HevGhXJHMBxcLwWPQfJtNMpWcnQp9Ayo\/s1800\/Australian_Animal_Aid_instructor_Alan_Watson_trains_the_Border_Force_future_instructors_on_K9_CPR.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8VbWnzjUQEAC_ZYXVue3MhFvM-xbJpFDdmAayFdBIImOarrjHj3W7VSlbKNPNO9VFjNipfufyM4qFNh5E_uyMW9OCDFE-YaWh5QJ8bc-PtxDtqDZsk3HQsRZHHjhbdJhEn9gL2QD8zuQnj3jTJXxRed__Cs1HevGhXJHMBxcLwWPQfJtNMpWcnQp9Ayo\/s16000\/Australian_Animal_Aid_instructor_Alan_Watson_trains_the_Border_Force_future_instructors_on_K9_CPR.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAustralian Animal Aid \u003C\/b\u003Einstructor Alan Watson trains the Border Force future instructors on K9 CPR\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;one last time prior to the handover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Animal Aid\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has committed to provide more CPR manikins to the army, and Lviv University veterinarian training school.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter consultation with local Ukraine charities and officials it seems a very practical way for Australians to help is by helping fund improvements for animal shelters, but number one priority is the establish a mobile clinic to treat dogs and cats. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo, the campaign starts again to raise funds for a vehicle and help to establish a free mobile clinic to treat animals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnimal Ambulance Concept \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUsing an Animal Ambulance would result in both a transportation requirement and a hygienic and professional facility to conduct emergent operations or local temporary clinics. There is also a third role an Animal Ambulance can be utilised for and that is as a mobile spay\/ neuter surgery. This is a growing concern in Ukraine as all these displaced animals are breeding. Without a future neutering programme this naturally will exacerbates the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eproblem of feeding the already starving displaced animal population.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA New Zealand charity has already delivered seven ex- ambulances from that country to Ukraine for human use. Thus, the need to send vehicles from Australia, there are no spare ambulances in Ukraine for animal consideration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe aim is to seek the donation of \u003Cb\u003Etwo vehicles suitable to carry two persons and a small veterinary facility\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eto facilitate small scale\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eoperations in-situ with the capability of transporting or evacuating animals from hostile environments.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe vehicles will be operated from Lviv by charities\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENowzad\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Friendly\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the hope is to train local vets for long-term\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eoperations. This ambulance is a long-term investment. Post the current war it will be required for up to a decade after hostilities end.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFirstly, the concept and need has been identified and accessed by Australian animal experts in the field whilst operating in Ukraine and local animal charities in that country. The vehicle would be designed by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAWAMO \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ein cooperation with veterinary surgeons. It would be\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eoperated in-situ by local Ukrainian staff. The vehicle will be marked with the donors graphics so they will receive international media and public relations exposure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E(More details to come...)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ\/s2000\/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1181\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ\/s16000\/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe forecast for summer is in, and it’s bad news for racing Greyhounds. The looming threat? Soaring temperatures as Australia's on the brink of one of our hottest summers on record according to the \u003Ci\u003EBureau of Meteorology\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENot surprisingly, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is on the public record with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kb.rspca.org.au\/knowledge-base\/should-greyhound-races-be-permitted-in-very-hot-weather\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewarning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E about the risks for Greyhounds made to race in hot conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EThe RSPCA says “When the air temperature is high, the risk of heat stress is greatly increased. Prolonged and untreated heat stress can lead to dehydration, collapse and death.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E also “supports the development of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Emandatory welfare standards for all racing codes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E which include provisions to cancel races in weather above a specific temperature” and says addressing this issue requires urgent attention given climate change predictions. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAndrea Pollard\u003C\/b\u003E, president of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoalitionForTheProtectionOfGreyhounds\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (CPG), also warns of dire consequences for racing dogs under such extreme conditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdhYf5qYOQk2esLRDNeA-xItErHwRgL5nN3GZqyAlIciahLnnYGswbiYFmSAsvbRcXVE_gswLbAUnvD1jlHhsZ03ZkORhuPLVWuzi-5TR86BKWTkR16zxeTxoUiCIwtqxtTw6IkMjkXNy3jPgtlWci2_TLpuMWcPpsWPgvBYRG4G-CrLszsxpi3h7a1w8\/s1200\/Greyhounds_running_in_amber_heat_and_dust.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"630\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdhYf5qYOQk2esLRDNeA-xItErHwRgL5nN3GZqyAlIciahLnnYGswbiYFmSAsvbRcXVE_gswLbAUnvD1jlHhsZ03ZkORhuPLVWuzi-5TR86BKWTkR16zxeTxoUiCIwtqxtTw6IkMjkXNy3jPgtlWci2_TLpuMWcPpsWPgvBYRG4G-CrLszsxpi3h7a1w8\/s16000\/Greyhounds_running_in_amber_heat_and_dust.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s hard to imagine a more brutal environment for these sensitive animals. Too many Greyhounds will suffer horrific deaths on Australian racing tracks this summer. Their bodies \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ejust can’t cope with that kind of heat,” she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERisks for Greyhounds in hot weather \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHigh temperatures are dangerous to Greyhounds because of their \u003Cb\u003Eunique physiology\u003C\/b\u003E. These canines - just  like other dogs - have a cooling system which is very different to the human system. As temperatures soar, dogs’ method of cooling becomes a source of vulnerability.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EUnlike humans who can sweat to lose heat, dogs rely on panting, which moves air across wet respiratory membranes. While this adaptation serves them well under normal conditions, it falters under oppressive heat and humidity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFurthermore, Greyhounds, bred for centuries for athletic prowess, have a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emuscle-heavy physique that generates heat rapidly\u003C\/b\u003E. This high heat production makes them particularly\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Evulnerable to exertional hyperthermia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat is Heat Stroke?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis vulnerability leads to harrowing consequences - heat stress - symptoms of this include\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epanting\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eelevated heart rate\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Elistlessness\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. At the first signs of heat stress, move a dog to a cool area with good ventilation, provide cool drinking water and gently cool with wet towels. Use ice packs on feet, armpits and inner thighs, if necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EWhen untreated, heat stress can progress to heat stroke, a severe and potentially fatal condition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqfMi9LTDT7qNNNPH_TdFAmi_53nWKcS_8SCAuV-A3yglHTE6ebjtW8yHt62HSs3BiFhcJFf7YJbd3CZiD1_7Ju9p_E4i6iUbti_j5ssPOZnOJJKtiopsaehNifGzL1lI4-BAisbS6ubjJ17vA3VKkJdlvVHGUJ6VQObDM55o2YQWGqV7pzQ-agBaJ6iU\/s2501\/Greyhound_welfare_at_risk_during_summer_races_diagram_about_dangers_of_heat_stress.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"797\" data-original-width=\"2501\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqfMi9LTDT7qNNNPH_TdFAmi_53nWKcS_8SCAuV-A3yglHTE6ebjtW8yHt62HSs3BiFhcJFf7YJbd3CZiD1_7Ju9p_E4i6iUbti_j5ssPOZnOJJKtiopsaehNifGzL1lI4-BAisbS6ubjJ17vA3VKkJdlvVHGUJ6VQObDM55o2YQWGqV7pzQ-agBaJ6iU\/s16000\/Greyhound_welfare_at_risk_during_summer_races_diagram_about_dangers_of_heat_stress.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESymptoms include excessive panting, thick saliva, vomiting, diarrhoea, wobbliness, strange behaviour, seizures, and, in severe cases, collapse. \u003Cb\u003EHeat stroke is a veterinary emergency\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf course, prevention is best, and knowing the warning signs is vital. Don’t exercise your dog in the heat, watch for the signs of heat strain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJyYeJgIeinDikE8D12Ct68I8bS0-3Qbk2gSLU_2J7Kux_qm3nHXAxUDPN-evaUepPFJQN60MVNxaQY49hrEYYdVrt2D-pLsaD-oQ3r_34FltkLXFMUlK-Nm8G8hiWWaoW4XoF4k5GYer78iBxFFiqmNmWdKyxslfSXFomWFsMtA6-usVQ5BkEl3hnlU4\/s940\/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_of_heat_stroke_during_summer%20-Know%20The%20Signs%20THE%20CAWS%20Infographics.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"788\" data-original-width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJyYeJgIeinDikE8D12Ct68I8bS0-3Qbk2gSLU_2J7Kux_qm3nHXAxUDPN-evaUepPFJQN60MVNxaQY49hrEYYdVrt2D-pLsaD-oQ3r_34FltkLXFMUlK-Nm8G8hiWWaoW4XoF4k5GYer78iBxFFiqmNmWdKyxslfSXFomWFsMtA6-usVQ5BkEl3hnlU4\/s16000\/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_of_heat_stroke_during_summer%20-Know%20The%20Signs%20THE%20CAWS%20Infographics.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlso, make sure your dog always has access to \u003Cb\u003Eplenty of shade, ventilation and fresh water\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBattling the Heat on Race Tracks\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the relentless impact of extreme temperatures on Greyhounds' health, it’s essential to understand the specific challenges faced by racing Greyhounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralian research confirms the dangers, with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Elarger, dark-coloured dogs at greatest risk\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhs3SCxlF_YrPx2H1SA3hMm6pnItmIAvjVdyZfh4vDjIeX-i6tDeQVZUj_0fQNDQcUy-UJS-c0So-9pKkH1RE8fkhDkoKTdpopFoxwiNXD160bSBqXEqGqudHZfHpUhsK-J5j57OKmUA-2Igvrpn0NiJw-KCsQpmzFArhgaEADj76rz6FJRxXLwabjDebg\/s1200\/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_during_summer_races_research_shows_dark-coloured_Hounds_are_most_at_risk.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"630\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhs3SCxlF_YrPx2H1SA3hMm6pnItmIAvjVdyZfh4vDjIeX-i6tDeQVZUj_0fQNDQcUy-UJS-c0So-9pKkH1RE8fkhDkoKTdpopFoxwiNXD160bSBqXEqGqudHZfHpUhsK-J5j57OKmUA-2Igvrpn0NiJw-KCsQpmzFArhgaEADj76rz6FJRxXLwabjDebg\/s16000\/Racing_Greyhounds_at_risk_during_summer_races_research_shows_dark-coloured_Hounds_are_most_at_risk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“These defenceless animals are at the frontline of the battle against relentless heat. Rising temperatures, increased heat waves and prolonged hot spells create perilous conditions on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ealready dangerous tracks,” said Andrea Pollard. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne heart-wrenching incident serves as a stark reminder of the life-threatening challenges\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eracing Greyhounds endure during scorching races. In February this year, \u003Ci\u003EWeblec Gem\u003C\/i\u003E, a three-year-old racing Greyhound, tragically met her end amid a severe heatwave in South\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs reported by Channel 10 Adelaide TV, Weblec Gem died of \u003Ci\u003EHemoabdomen \u003C\/i\u003Ewhich is marked by blood accumulation in the abdomen. Vets often link this condition to organ rupture, a painful and fatal consequence of racing in extreme heat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0rRE7SVU0Ba5dHeHXy1GaDbqbUawgknuVE7qmsAIYGDW4wG_g4DLqqK5YM6a5X4w3qNuK-lBtIZJ4umADlbbhyfOQXpOEc-yivvDomXd4j9727-8Hsu01axf_RXQ98cC_kEa1ud6chTuYJf9oWZnmhc3ReIFeZ401LkPpT6ExPSeXQAYkWhLSoNmgh1k\/s1600\/Coalition_for_the_Protection_of_Greyhounds_SA_Director_Elle_Trahair_with_Greyhound.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0rRE7SVU0Ba5dHeHXy1GaDbqbUawgknuVE7qmsAIYGDW4wG_g4DLqqK5YM6a5X4w3qNuK-lBtIZJ4umADlbbhyfOQXpOEc-yivvDomXd4j9727-8Hsu01axf_RXQ98cC_kEa1ud6chTuYJf9oWZnmhc3ReIFeZ401LkPpT6ExPSeXQAYkWhLSoNmgh1k\/w300-h400\/Coalition_for_the_Protection_of_Greyhounds_SA_Director_Elle_Trahair_with_Greyhound.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ECPG SA Director Elle Trahair\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAnimal welfare advocates who had been raising concerns about the risks posed by high temperatures had forewarned of this devastating event. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECPG’s South Australia spokesperson, \u003Cb\u003EElle Trahair\u003C\/b\u003E, said everyone knew what the risks were that day, but the dogs were forced to race anyway. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The severe physical strain on \u003Ci\u003EWeblec Gem\u003C\/i\u003E’s body in the scorching conditions led to her catastrophic internal injuries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow many more Greyhounds have to die like this?”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA Victory for Greyhound Welfare \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOutraged by the circumstances of \u003Ci\u003EWeblec Gem\u003C\/i\u003E’s death, CPG launched a campaign, \u003Cb\u003Ecalling for the suspension of races when temperatures reach\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E38°C degrees\u003C\/b\u003E. Many members of the public played an important part by sending emails to the authorities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECPG’s campaign for stronger heat policies garnered substantial media attention. In an extended Channel 10 Adelaide TV interview, CPG’s Elle Trahair reacted to Greyhounds dying \u003Cbr \/\u003Efrom heat-related injuries on the track. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It absolutely breaks my heart to think that this is what they endure and go through. This is really common when you’ve got dogs running in extreme heat. The stress on their body is far \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Etoo much,” she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Racing SA\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E claimed \u003Ci\u003EWeblec Gem\u003C\/i\u003E’s hemoabdomen death was not related to racing in heat, but in an \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/gapsa.org.au\/blog\/hot-hounds-coping-with-summer-heat\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Earticle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E published by GRSA’s rehoming arm GAP SA, it says: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Due to their slender bodies, Greyhounds can be very susceptible to heat stress and heatstroke; So, with temperatures in the high 30s and even over 40\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4d5156;\"\u003E°C\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;common in SA, it is important to make sure you are looking out for your Greyhound and helping them keep cool!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2dRcERg2o2zd6KpTO3xCVGU9zBhwKtHp6BQB4BGzKP3ilRgVJAgfSQr5DCky2Gg9SLplE2Jrz3sT0hpAe1g2XCAvucd2ou3Iz_vL4CVjrjhjpdpWPc0XIbHT9XWWUegjBCVe0ewgG3ZDnzTVWo1EzS_dRmWtbFBhOLnun61DB3lPuqrAOr3n2eI4ASHs\/s1200\/Greyhound_Welfare_at_Risk_during_summer_races_infrared_thermometers_can_be_used_at_racing_tracks_to_measure_heat.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"630\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2dRcERg2o2zd6KpTO3xCVGU9zBhwKtHp6BQB4BGzKP3ilRgVJAgfSQr5DCky2Gg9SLplE2Jrz3sT0hpAe1g2XCAvucd2ou3Iz_vL4CVjrjhjpdpWPc0XIbHT9XWWUegjBCVe0ewgG3ZDnzTVWo1EzS_dRmWtbFBhOLnun61DB3lPuqrAOr3n2eI4ASHs\/s16000\/Greyhound_Welfare_at_Risk_during_summer_races_infrared_thermometers_can_be_used_at_racing_tracks_to_measure_heat.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn ABC Radio Adelaide, Elle also explained the extent of heat-related casualties that the industry wants to keep hidden. Joining Elle was \u003Cb\u003EDr. Rebekah Eyers\u003C\/b\u003E of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rspcasa.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERSPCA SA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who recommends caps lower than 38 degrees, based on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fvets.2016.00053\/full\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efindings from Adelaide University\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The research has already been done. This is dangerous for dogs… [The] study found that when the temperature was 38 degrees, four out of ten of the dogs racing, after the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Erace, their body temperature went up to 41 degrees or higher. Now this is extreme heat stress,” said Dr Eyers. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Greens are all in on this important cause, advocating for legislative reforms to protect racing Greyhounds from extreme heat and to hold clubs accountable. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The Government needs to listen to the RSPCA and introduce mandatory enforceable welfare standards for Greyhound racing, including a capped temperature at which races must \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ebe cancelled. [...] \u003Cb\u003EReform is needed more urgently than ever\u003C\/b\u003E” said SA Greens MP Tammy  Franks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn response to the public outcry, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreyhound Racing South Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (GRSA) eventually heeded the call for change and updated its heat policy. \u003Cb\u003EIt now requires SA racing clubs to suspend races when the mercury hits 38\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E°C\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;degrees\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis was a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight to protect racing Greyhounds from extreme heat. Elle Trahair said the win shows the power of grassroots advocacy and public pressure to drive positive change within the racing industry. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s a testament to what we can achieve when we come together to prioritise the safety and welfare of worthy racing Greyhounds,” she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Campaign Heats Up \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter the significant win in South Australia, advocates are now turning their attention to Queensland. As heatwaves loom once more, the urgency for action is clear. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiz3A5Jqpt0xFe0GIkMwm-mogF_-Kcakyz55Pq2VM58xO8RPcyEGCfuwjZYdv1_cXoX5lfjtR9MtJ_PGhXVa8DIZocpJRE4_Owf4EvVHGcyMEYywVyjn0a_WNm-RoI__FqYFnvWgZGMrxkyG8lt93ApgmJCoN12V2yGMiJ07To9oZUG9oe6U46yDzLRD5M\/s1850\/Greyhounds_running_on_loam_track_with_thermometer_showing_temperature_of_40_degrees.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1061\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiz3A5Jqpt0xFe0GIkMwm-mogF_-Kcakyz55Pq2VM58xO8RPcyEGCfuwjZYdv1_cXoX5lfjtR9MtJ_PGhXVa8DIZocpJRE4_Owf4EvVHGcyMEYywVyjn0a_WNm-RoI__FqYFnvWgZGMrxkyG8lt93ApgmJCoN12V2yGMiJ07To9oZUG9oe6U46yDzLRD5M\/s16000\/Greyhounds_running_on_loam_track_with_thermometer_showing_temperature_of_40_degrees.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the risks of extreme heat during races are high nationwide, they are \u003Cb\u003Eperilous in regions which still lack crucial heat caps for race suspensions \u003C\/b\u003Eand Queensland is a key offender in this regard. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs the RSPCA says - “Generally speaking, it is up to individual racing clubs to decide if races should be cancelled or rescheduled during very hot weather to minimise the risk of heat stress. Some state racing bodies have developed ‘heat’ policies which provide guidance on the factors that should be considered when deciding to cancel races or race meetings, but they do not prescribe a maximum temperature at which to cancel races.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EQueensland’s independent government regulator \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/qric.qld.gov.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EQRIC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has failed to take this action. With dire weather on the horizon, CPG is asking everyone who cares about the wellbeing of racing Greyhounds to take action.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou Can Make a Difference \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo help racing Greyhounds in Queensland, please send an email to Queensland’s Minister for Racing, Grace Grace - see \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YWV5j__w_Vhcm8P8m_xOwPXEhSLcg-epT6FwnPS4A7M\/edit?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for inspiration and the Minister’s email address. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you would like to be involved in rescuing, helping, and\/or rehoming Greyhounds, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greyhoundcoalition.com\/links-to-greyhound-rescue-groups\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E are some useful links to Greyhound rescue groups. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you are interested in volunteering with the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, see \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greyhoundcoalition.com\/volunteering-with-cpg\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. CPG is particularly keen to hear from writers with several years’ experience in either journalism or PR.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFYcL0HjsD9Md50SczWSFtytA7yWYF0jrrreDVtkUZVCH9FvdBl96CBUsXVCd64eI9p0IWafjA8naH4xtrPnJAc0cZjuSKsibLQSSyvpSDFNIqzihHy5nMIVr10QJtJLfgSWmJARHHTUUS1hASs9SeKB41-ilalTBq7Qd__NdWoS-GTHfHlbTm2y1_6E\/s3508\/Racing_Greyhounds_on_track_with_ancient_stylised_sun.png\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1510\" data-original-width=\"3508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFYcL0HjsD9Md50SczWSFtytA7yWYF0jrrreDVtkUZVCH9FvdBl96CBUsXVCd64eI9p0IWafjA8naH4xtrPnJAc0cZjuSKsibLQSSyvpSDFNIqzihHy5nMIVr10QJtJLfgSWmJARHHTUUS1hASs9SeKB41-ilalTBq7Qd__NdWoS-GTHfHlbTm2y1_6E\/s16000\/Racing_Greyhounds_on_track_with_ancient_stylised_sun.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWritten by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMarnie Hill\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOctober 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2095490538680597279\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/greyhound-welfare-at-boiling-point.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2095490538680597279"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2095490538680597279"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/greyhound-welfare-at-boiling-point.html","title":"Greyhound welfare at boiling point ahead of summer racing"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJNbXi5zLCehTlX9QbrWuN1ENtwNIDQ4q_qbzY2D97tjF70y4lzmdyuPlBJCGiC9Lz9bHfV1_Z3xfHMkdAZZ6NthXe8xgzUgzdAVGaRqEBOOJGjZsRmhzPIRBzyQLE-FcCsStq8mA9b5x5rId1jR2VO-mNVU_WVFBOg9VOSLe-8a8H8BpSLSB09ycMguQ\/s72-c\/Greyhound_welfare_at_boiling_point_during_summer_races_in_South_Australia_Queensland.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});