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A \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/products\/virtual-online-camp\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVirtual Online Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E will run concurrently to the HQ Sydney Camp with the ability for kids to join the classroom virtually and participate with questions in real time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOnce again, pet health company \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is awarding \u003Cb\u003Ethree youngsters a scholarship\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Cb\u003Evalued at $655\u003C\/b\u003E) to attend the January 2024 face-to-face camp in Sydney!\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\/AVvXsEg-QjuPqyyx2DZSB9gGP0n_7pizWBP2DDwqRu3Gqh5Zi-sc7w34BXMghZjMMaFI2u4UEvO3OVdBA5aD7jVupL78SlsR2UniYmOKAozNRI_NzO1CDsQ0-2oQUqsIIhhbx1iPq5R_mlU2UtaIrPWRHn4yQCK_Oc5SQ-RbxtfjEgK2Q1xvGoc5yC8vmtbRx_o\/s1850\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_January_2024_Waverley_College.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-QjuPqyyx2DZSB9gGP0n_7pizWBP2DDwqRu3Gqh5Zi-sc7w34BXMghZjMMaFI2u4UEvO3OVdBA5aD7jVupL78SlsR2UniYmOKAozNRI_NzO1CDsQ0-2oQUqsIIhhbx1iPq5R_mlU2UtaIrPWRHn4yQCK_Oc5SQ-RbxtfjEgK2Q1xvGoc5yC8vmtbRx_o\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_January_2024_Waverley_College.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;\"\u003ECampers will learn about different animal-related professions, genetic diseases, pet nutrition, exotic animals, surgery, animal rescue and wildlife conservation. Plus, they visit state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and many other exciting excursions!\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\/AVvXsEgeH8KY6Q0xLc7j9GZGLcLzftwmsA8LrnJVZwzT3ApX1s5Zn-BQIWZ0d3Pnyh3Ozw0bb0swIe8gyeHCw8b-72UH4R9Jud6a74d_e3sSr9TvSyuHCZ5KMcODpdcQiQpuvbkOYmGw05PQ4ESOP8yjKFdbsgDLEx9hNaEZccT_L2t9Qwsn69RUPPCSTOdJpAw\/s1850\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp%20-%20school%20holiday%20veterinary%20program%20-%20kids%20experience%20live%20surgery%20on%20a%20cat%20with%20Dr%20Chen.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeH8KY6Q0xLc7j9GZGLcLzftwmsA8LrnJVZwzT3ApX1s5Zn-BQIWZ0d3Pnyh3Ozw0bb0swIe8gyeHCw8b-72UH4R9Jud6a74d_e3sSr9TvSyuHCZ5KMcODpdcQiQpuvbkOYmGw05PQ4ESOP8yjKFdbsgDLEx9hNaEZccT_L2t9Qwsn69RUPPCSTOdJpAw\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp%20-%20school%20holiday%20veterinary%20program%20-%20kids%20experience%20live%20surgery%20on%20a%20cat%20with%20Dr%20Chen.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;\"\u003EThe program also showcases veterinary experts in ultrasound, surgery, reptiles, grooming, animal rehab, dog training, wildlife, marine biology and much more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Kids across the age groups love the hands-on activities, from baking pet treats to making enrichment toys, drawing blood and doing CPR on specially designed vet models!” said Dr Audrey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicV_Ip6AtrznoRb7XQZMQN-7ujVZ9Ce3dC3ELt5iUMrYeJziSp-qq1Cc9ppidr8-HpaEYhZxx1GUOnHaHYH4Ka11fz2GgMfHHilWDvW1aGsvhDa_rLEK0Y1uQBAz95TPuJR_VS2OypQlPF8fUT9JhLhYltH81RAGjPKfoTAEt7Os06Yqem9mEeW1oMbTc\/s1800\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_school_holiday_program%20-%20lab%20work%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Queensland%20Vet%20School.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicV_Ip6AtrznoRb7XQZMQN-7ujVZ9Ce3dC3ELt5iUMrYeJziSp-qq1Cc9ppidr8-HpaEYhZxx1GUOnHaHYH4Ka11fz2GgMfHHilWDvW1aGsvhDa_rLEK0Y1uQBAz95TPuJR_VS2OypQlPF8fUT9JhLhYltH81RAGjPKfoTAEt7Os06Yqem9mEeW1oMbTc\/w320-h400\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_school_holiday_program%20-%20lab%20work%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Queensland%20Vet%20School.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\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“The older kids (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJunior Vets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E) learn how to work through real life cases, interpret imaging and blood work, learn all about vet school life and observe real life surgery.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Alison explained the camp is not just for ‘wannabe vets’, but all animal lovers!\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;\"\u003E“Whether or not the kids end up following the path to a career in veterinary medicine, just being around different animals and making like-minded new friends has such a positive impact on them,” 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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\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\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure Scholarship open now!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is proud to announce the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E2024 PetSure Scholarship\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for three deserving participants to attend face-to-face camp.\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 deadline is \u003Cb\u003EWednesday 10th December 2023\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;\"\u003EFor more information, selection criteria and how to apply, please visit the camp website \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/pages\/scholarships\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Chief Executive Officer (CEO) \u003Cb\u003EAlex Thomas\u003C\/b\u003E said, “We’re thrilled to support Future Vet Kids Camp in 2024 by offering three scholarships to young aspiring students to support the next generation of vets. Future Vet Kids Camp provides kids with an exciting and practical opportunity to learn about animal health and professions.\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“Australia is facing a critical vet workforce shortage, so it’s never been more important to educate young students about the veterinary industry and animal-related careers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe’re committed to improving pet health education and helping improve sustainability of the industry, so we’re proud to be part of a program that empowers young and curious animal lovers to further their knowledge.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EJanuary 2024 camp\u003C\/b\u003E is anticipated to fill up just as fast as last summer, so \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/collections\/frontpage\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eregister now\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJanuary 2024 - Registration Open Now!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFind the full\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/pages\/camp-programs\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPROGRAM SCHEDULE here\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-size: x-large; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFace-to-Face Camp Dates\u003C\/b\u003E: Jan 8 - 12 and Jan 15 – 19, 2024\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C\/b\u003E Waverley College, Waverley NSW | Daily hours: 9am – 3:30pm | Cost: $655\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVirtual Online Camp\u003C\/b\u003E runs Jan 7 – 20, 2024 | Cost $265\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/collections\/gift-certificate\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003EChristmas Gift Vouchers Available\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information and to register online, please visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efuturevetkidscamp.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or phone \u003Cb\u003E0435 267 252\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\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\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\u003EMore Camps and locations to come!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will also run face-to-face and online (Virtual Camp) during the school holidays in Melbourne and Brisbane, dates to be announced.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegister your interest \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\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;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Future Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\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\/AVvXsEhZy3sHWtvGCr71fd2MxAvooIfOSbpQgnMcMnYBGarnu0hH3EJQ3XbEccjTQWhxEheBqDFS74DcniT6Gxw29_8zdYUylVz-DCleAhXRlKiJSH4-pRV5hRSiLRotwknZCVpU44pCkhO9VYzWu5Zf6yZdlaBswr1XuzLAxFPZzXvl0lUFnZZTivK95FUL\/s1440\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_for_the_aspiring_veterinarian_in_your_kid_Logo.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZy3sHWtvGCr71fd2MxAvooIfOSbpQgnMcMnYBGarnu0hH3EJQ3XbEccjTQWhxEheBqDFS74DcniT6Gxw29_8zdYUylVz-DCleAhXRlKiJSH4-pRV5hRSiLRotwknZCVpU44pCkhO9VYzWu5Zf6yZdlaBswr1XuzLAxFPZzXvl0lUFnZZTivK95FUL\/s320\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_for_the_aspiring_veterinarian_in_your_kid_Logo.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;offers a safe, comfortable environment that explores and nurtures the human animal bond all under the supervision of highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and specialised animal handlers. The goals are to promote responsible pet ownership, the profession of veterinary medicine and to encourage the children to love and appreciate animals of all kinds.\u0026nbsp;\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: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\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: medium;\"\u003EThe camp has more than 20 partners that offer years of specialised animal experience and professionalism that contributes greatly to the programming. Future Vet Kids Camp operates out of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESydney\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBrisbane\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMelbourne\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;during selected school holidays.\u0026nbsp;\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: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProgramming is split into three separate age groups running simultaneously each week:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EWombats (ages 9-11)\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EKookaburras (ages 12-14)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eand the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EJunior Vet program (ages 14-16)\u003C\/b\u003E. To discover more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.futurevetkidscamp.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\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;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 13th November 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2867552849582067569\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/future-vet-kids-camp-sydney-january-2024.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2867552849582067569"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2867552849582067569"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/future-vet-kids-camp-sydney-january-2024.html","title":"Future Vet Kids Camp Sydney - January 2024"}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgAtvRmcP8rwC-R91DjRwzE7a_rYiN9UniWZrOsZ0dItcrgs0aD8NdG2JYU1oeJ1Uaz5U2_v05sJghBx8IWbIDAm1tcdN5lPeSU0RtKes5rVFQpbBRsHnHD9AZ4_M_51EOkToTPLKtOaoJsKfULgfchkjyZTBx8NngQvp9XUhds1sU1lNzmU5rGjAKqKQg\/s72-c\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Sydney_January_2024_Waverley_College%20-%20group%20of%20kids%20with%202%20Labradors.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6120809997999617216"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-22T14:29:00.013+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-30T11:55:27.961+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KIDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Warning about Cute Pets \u0026 Kids Posts on Social Media"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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\/AVvXsEj6YPTHbWez2g_R3zb_QIIAUmEz84rzv_uyA-gw_PicKkg35JIOgNWfxSwVkukmWbDqOBcLNwo7pV5U3ikUrsxVl7tCCbHlKXXcf_N-1tGNnVsDkNPvrtc7tzsb7FzY5Xq4uyUyFghP3fC89bZCq3dzFAQRSnDPfNDZprxYTd_sjfScX0g2HX3cK3equiI\/s1850\/Warning%20about%20Photos%20of%20Pets%20\u0026amp;%20Kids%20on%20Social%20Media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Mali%20Desha%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1229\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6YPTHbWez2g_R3zb_QIIAUmEz84rzv_uyA-gw_PicKkg35JIOgNWfxSwVkukmWbDqOBcLNwo7pV5U3ikUrsxVl7tCCbHlKXXcf_N-1tGNnVsDkNPvrtc7tzsb7FzY5Xq4uyUyFghP3fC89bZCq3dzFAQRSnDPfNDZprxYTd_sjfScX0g2HX3cK3equiI\/s16000\/Warning%20about%20Photos%20of%20Pets%20\u0026amp;%20Kids%20on%20Social%20Media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Mali%20Desha%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, in collaboration with a leading behaviour veterinarian, \u003Cb\u003EDr. Lewis Kirkham\u003C\/b\u003E, is issuing a warning concerning cute pet and children posts on social media.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"It has become increasingly common in many people's social media feeds – images and videos showing pets interacting with small children and babies,\" says Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"However, for those of us who understand pet behaviour and body language, many of these videos and images are truly alarming.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERegrettably, many children sustain unnecessary injuries due to unsuspecting and trusting owners who do not comprehend pet behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChildren must be under 100% supervision\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;when around any dog or cat, ensuring the safety of both the child and the pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELeading behaviour vet\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDr. Lewis Kirkham\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;also concurs that pet owners should set aside their cameras and properly supervise their pets during interactions with children. As a dedicated veterinarian and author of \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/03\/dog-lovers-book-club-april-2019.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETell Your Dog You’re Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Dog Owners Expecting a Baby\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\" and \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ETell Your Cat You’re Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Cat Owners Expecting a Baby\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\", Dr. Kirkham is concerned about the influence social media is exerting on pet owners, impacting the decisions they make in pursuit of a great shot.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\"I am often tagged on social media in what are perceived as 'cute' videos of unsupervised babies interacting with dogs,\" he comments. \"Many of these are deeply concerning to those who can accurately interpret a dog's anxious body language.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECommon Signs a Dog is Anxious:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHbUnXuWonbpMx0p5MyuCxoHyK2QqpA1VKwI4FKOeP-E6d8ogEtfuykUuSAla0v-pgSgy3BPdLndptaSPzyFBkCPhanQ0kZqbZGSc64vFDQNQOD6Fmgyx89C_vqBxYxGx-wiAjKvS8sBmTot5l5n2gOwC_azcgS0rr63XiCm9Ttp58bwhONalO_V-EAmY\/s900\/Warning%20about%20cute%20photos%20of%20dogs%20and%20cats%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Rottweiler%20with%20Easter%20Bunny%20ears%20growling%20as%20toddler%20is%20kissing%20him.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHbUnXuWonbpMx0p5MyuCxoHyK2QqpA1VKwI4FKOeP-E6d8ogEtfuykUuSAla0v-pgSgy3BPdLndptaSPzyFBkCPhanQ0kZqbZGSc64vFDQNQOD6Fmgyx89C_vqBxYxGx-wiAjKvS8sBmTot5l5n2gOwC_azcgS0rr63XiCm9Ttp58bwhONalO_V-EAmY\/s16000\/Warning%20about%20cute%20photos%20of%20dogs%20and%20cats%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Rottweiler%20with%20Easter%20Bunny%20ears%20growling%20as%20toddler%20is%20kissing%20him.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMoon eyes (whites of the eyes are visible)  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EAvoiding eye contact  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EMoving away from the child or freezing \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETucked ears or tail  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYawning  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPanting  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELicking (lips or the child) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECommon Signs a Cat is Anxious:  \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;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2019\/11\/cat-toileting-issues-undesirable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInappropriate toileting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Hiding  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ECrouching  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Hissing\/growling  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Overgrooming  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"With recent reports of dog attacks on children, it's crucial for pet owners to comprehend their pet's behaviour and the signals they display when feeling stressed,\" Crighton emphasises.\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;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgC1U6Sln2t4j-ntuHEdzlI-QFF8CJFlyw1tYTSXBo2rIL1_btZWdkZgcZNVBgt6m8yP3QnmdPkqB5P17Dt7IS4JpGCV3fq6VljXnj43iWmhzHKQ3Je5-h1ZR23ZlLRoLFxFgGUcdmEYcd-VS_fef_wJBSIQCNH76c-lv50-xL-rsECoAE9vSEtieI-5dc\/s1620\/Warning%20about%20photos%20of%20pets%20and%20kids%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Nathan%20Hanna%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1620\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgC1U6Sln2t4j-ntuHEdzlI-QFF8CJFlyw1tYTSXBo2rIL1_btZWdkZgcZNVBgt6m8yP3QnmdPkqB5P17Dt7IS4JpGCV3fq6VljXnj43iWmhzHKQ3Je5-h1ZR23ZlLRoLFxFgGUcdmEYcd-VS_fef_wJBSIQCNH76c-lv50-xL-rsECoAE9vSEtieI-5dc\/w266-h400\/Warning%20about%20photos%20of%20pets%20and%20kids%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Nathan%20Hanna%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\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\"A child can be a bewildering source of energy for a dog or cat, and unless they are appropriately socialised and prepared for a baby, such interactions can prove catastrophic for parents, children, and pets alike.\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;\"\u003EPet owners cannot merely assume that their pet will react in a certain way in a given situation, especially if the pet has never encountered the stimulus before, including newborn babies and children.\"  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESubjecting pets to undue stress for the sake of social media videos or images could trigger an unwanted response in your dog or cat, potentially resulting in the pet being excluded from the family, placed in a shelter, or even euthanised.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMany social media videos depict dogs with wide moon eyes, licking babies, and appearing visibly anxious during the interaction.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"The dog often actively tries to evade the baby, avoids eye contact, and may even lick them to push them away,\" notes Dr. Kirkham.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"These signs are frequently overlooked by the person behind the camera. Ensuring pets are supervised and kept within arm's reach at all times is imperative to prevent incidents. In my view, a video of a baby alone with a pet is equivalent to being 'unsupervised'.\"\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; font-size: large;\"\u003EPet owners are strongly encouraged to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Estudy pet behaviour and seek assistance from trained professionals\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;if they notice any signs of undesirable behaviours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"In this realm of responsible pet ownership, education is paramount,\" says Crighton.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Many times, pet owners fail to recognise the signs, especially if they have never encountered any behavioural issues with their pet before.\"\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\u003EPreparing Pets for a Newborn Baby:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EExpectant parents can also\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\/preparing-dog-cat-new-baby-dr-lewis-kirkham\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ebetter prepare their existing pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epets for the arrival of a new baby.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVRvOBQbaT5WgibMGhQj4y8jUHMwzac4XwI9fC0lOBqIaNcMyPN9kid_ESxss5SHWjrgohEHh0h0fTqnFmuz9gX395Utod2S9APgDahujGGl6WULeEB7_Mb8ppB8-cMEyo-3ShvLyxcRbbwN3ULLEPMVM94AcG1KtjW5uP0BCfOfrdUEgGtb0rJrN5DWE\/s838\/Introducing%20your%20dog%20to%20a%20new%20baby%20-%20%20cream%20Labrador%20sits%20on%20couch%20next%20to%20an%20expectant%20woman.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"559\" data-original-width=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVRvOBQbaT5WgibMGhQj4y8jUHMwzac4XwI9fC0lOBqIaNcMyPN9kid_ESxss5SHWjrgohEHh0h0fTqnFmuz9gX395Utod2S9APgDahujGGl6WULeEB7_Mb8ppB8-cMEyo-3ShvLyxcRbbwN3ULLEPMVM94AcG1KtjW5uP0BCfOfrdUEgGtb0rJrN5DWE\/s16000\/Introducing%20your%20dog%20to%20a%20new%20baby%20-%20%20cream%20Labrador%20sits%20on%20couch%20next%20to%20an%20expectant%20woman.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The great news is that there are exceptional resources available that can help pets acclimate to a new addition to the household,\" Crighton points out. \"This should be undertaken as soon as you learn you're expecting – the better prepared your pet is, the smoother the transition.\"  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUnderstandably, many devoted pet owners don't fully grasp the significant impact a baby can have on their pet's environment until the baby arrives home. This can lead to behavioural problems and significant stress in an already tired household.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr. Kirkham recommends remaining vigilant for any signs when the baby arrives home and urges all expecting pet parents to prepare during pregnancy to better equip their pets for the upcoming changes.\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\"If the pet becomes overtly fearful or anxious – including barking in dogs or hiding in cats – intervention by a qualified behaviour vet is advised,\" he suggests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\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\/AVvXsEjOa075KPMJUU1aTmPMuuMj-W153OakzMergQm7tG0cwh8WH7JRFpHq7dptrIYdsDUXM4a_ZIPYX22nrSti7PHeO5bxogXVFQYhtRcYbms12_8VUVOt4246P0bB58sYBxntMOyGhRn3cJuOPzmnJjtob4u31i0KT-HB4rlJBjP59ZYT98LSuMhaqTXEdL4\/s1850\/Warning%20about%20social%20media%20posts%20of%20cats%20and%20kids%20-%20red-haired%20girl%20petting%20a%20Persian%20cat%20under%20the%20chin%20-%20%20Veronika%20Homchis%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOa075KPMJUU1aTmPMuuMj-W153OakzMergQm7tG0cwh8WH7JRFpHq7dptrIYdsDUXM4a_ZIPYX22nrSti7PHeO5bxogXVFQYhtRcYbms12_8VUVOt4246P0bB58sYBxntMOyGhRn3cJuOPzmnJjtob4u31i0KT-HB4rlJBjP59ZYT98LSuMhaqTXEdL4\/s16000\/Warning%20about%20social%20media%20posts%20of%20cats%20and%20kids%20-%20red-haired%20girl%20petting%20a%20Persian%20cat%20under%20the%20chin%20-%20%20Veronika%20Homchis%20on%20Unsplash.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\"Cats may start urinating indoors or spending more time outside. Both cats and dogs might fixate on or become aggressive toward the baby. In such cases, prompt intervention by a qualified behaviour vet is recommended.\"  \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; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 22nd August 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\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;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/02\/dog-bites-subtle-warning-signs.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDog Bites: the Subtle Warning Signs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/11\/dogs-and-kids-how-to-manage-it-right.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs and Kids: How to Manage it Right\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/what-is-right-age-for-kids-to-have-dog.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWhat is the right age for kids to have a dog?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6120809997999617216\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/warning-about-cute-pets-kids-posts-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6120809997999617216"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6120809997999617216"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/warning-about-cute-pets-kids-posts-on.html","title":"Warning about Cute Pets \u0026 Kids Posts on Social Media"}],"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\/AVvXsEj6YPTHbWez2g_R3zb_QIIAUmEz84rzv_uyA-gw_PicKkg35JIOgNWfxSwVkukmWbDqOBcLNwo7pV5U3ikUrsxVl7tCCbHlKXXcf_N-1tGNnVsDkNPvrtc7tzsb7FzY5Xq4uyUyFghP3fC89bZCq3dzFAQRSnDPfNDZprxYTd_sjfScX0g2HX3cK3equiI\/s72-c\/Warning%20about%20Photos%20of%20Pets%20\u0026%20Kids%20on%20Social%20Media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Mali%20Desha%20on%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-585620637151009674"},"published":{"$t":"2023-04-20T09:12:00.011+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-04-28T12:16:44.582+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KIDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PAST EVENTS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"THERAPY DOGS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paw Pals Program Paws4Kids 2023 Fundraiser - April 27"},"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\/AVvXsEgXyuH8qXjgQSS2Tsz7Epjv10syNECF9oJfmVaN1_J6vn-J2urbbSw92pKPIqYK60T7L-M7hQowrPdnE6LChVnkCwR4iU_bzuXPY_g4QKuCEfjXgJGfCESDGjJFQkn7ytKuWfqd5DZho8Bj79cujzmnkKQyL3MDh3ZfB7rDzQfRShuttTzhAHOEOWds\/s1200\/MacKillop_Family_Services_Paw_Pals_Paws4Kids_Program_Fundraiser_April_2023.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\/AVvXsEgXyuH8qXjgQSS2Tsz7Epjv10syNECF9oJfmVaN1_J6vn-J2urbbSw92pKPIqYK60T7L-M7hQowrPdnE6LChVnkCwR4iU_bzuXPY_g4QKuCEfjXgJGfCESDGjJFQkn7ytKuWfqd5DZho8Bj79cujzmnkKQyL3MDh3ZfB7rDzQfRShuttTzhAHOEOWds\/s16000\/MacKillop_Family_Services_Paw_Pals_Paws4Kids_Program_Fundraiser_April_2023.jpg\" \/\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;\"\u003EMacKillop Family Services \"pawsome\" program to get kids back to school \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESchool refusal is an increasing issue for schools throughout Australia. In the three years to 2021 there was a 50% increase in the rate of students not attending school in Victoria. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAn innovative program called \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaw Pals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is producing amazing results with young people who are disengaged from learning. With the support of therapy dogs, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has supported over 650 kids to get back to education in the five years it has been running. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EStarting out in 2018 with one golden \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/09\/labrador-retriever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELabrador\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and one facilitator, MacKillop has grown the program to eight facilitators and nine dogs who work across Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMacKillop’s Paw Pals program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is 100% funded by the community, driven by an annual matched giving day, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mackillop.org.au\/get-involved\/donate\/paws-4-kids\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 27 April\u003C\/b\u003E.\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;\"\u003EThis year, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E aims to raise\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E$350,000 and all donations made on or before Thursday 27 April will be doubled by matching partners, including \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petspiration Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (formerly \u003Ci\u003EPETstock Assist\u003C\/i\u003E), until the target is achieved. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMacKillop Education Director, Anne Henderson, sees the difference \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaw Pals\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E makes to school children every day.\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\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\/AVvXsEjD5bFjbEivrkhy9k6PARqUKbR5nYyHN4sKZw697Zt2LbFKR6wBztwi3GRq6LW-CI5GeNmuZ8uBinBRV7IRjtpZDa2pcnY3OKcuV0TTPf-1n0VJt-nB9v-pvkxzTX9Q0FB_7wk2IPxa4o6jenoQU8BRqN5JpVLF6u3ELQOL0qNl3iRTylNfjX6ZzYqK\/s1750\/Petspiration_Foundation_Tilly_Coutts_Paw_Pal_Dog_Millie_student_Milly_and_Kath_Anderson_Paw_Pals_Facilitator_Ballarat.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1318\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD5bFjbEivrkhy9k6PARqUKbR5nYyHN4sKZw697Zt2LbFKR6wBztwi3GRq6LW-CI5GeNmuZ8uBinBRV7IRjtpZDa2pcnY3OKcuV0TTPf-1n0VJt-nB9v-pvkxzTX9Q0FB_7wk2IPxa4o6jenoQU8BRqN5JpVLF6u3ELQOL0qNl3iRTylNfjX6ZzYqK\/s16000\/Petspiration_Foundation_Tilly_Coutts_Paw_Pal_Dog_Millie_student_Milly_and_Kath_Anderson_Paw_Pals_Facilitator_Ballarat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E(L to R) Petspiration Foundation's Tilly Coutts, Paw Pal Millie, Milly (student at St James Parish School Sebastopol) \u0026amp; Kath Anderson (Paw Pals facilitator) at the launch of Paw Pals in Ballarat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Finding strategies that encourage kids back to learning is not straightforward. These young people are dealing with issues that can range from problems in their family, living with anxiety, being in out of home care or struggling to go into class after spending a considerable time learning remotely.\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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“When other tried and tested interventions fail, a therapy dog can be the key to making that special connection with a child.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce a child has bonded with a paw pal, they are more open to working with an education facilitator who can help with strategies to boost their confidence and improve their interaction with classmates and teachers,” Ms. Henderson added.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\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\/AVvXsEgMU7aq-fJpriH37ZreNCUPNUcC0I7xyIV0G7DCRKqxx0XH0dCosNvmorxjXP73pRUeZ45E8DBNQGLP91RzRTqwMqouMnUSuRwl_CKSb95eUb_3XdNTU_CYmcNgfJ12fCEMhGhP0Yfg0v8f8Y9CNnBjR3Dn-u_lFj-e1DvjIFftgOSYGuNUaOGlyXd7\/s1440\/MacKillop_Family_Services_Paw_Pals_Program_Dog_Barney.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMU7aq-fJpriH37ZreNCUPNUcC0I7xyIV0G7DCRKqxx0XH0dCosNvmorxjXP73pRUeZ45E8DBNQGLP91RzRTqwMqouMnUSuRwl_CKSb95eUb_3XdNTU_CYmcNgfJ12fCEMhGhP0Yfg0v8f8Y9CNnBjR3Dn-u_lFj-e1DvjIFftgOSYGuNUaOGlyXd7\/w300-h400\/MacKillop_Family_Services_Paw_Pals_Program_Dog_Barney.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;\"\u003EPaw Pal Barney\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ESherralea Cassidy, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petspiration Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's Charity and Events Lead, said, “Petspiration Group’s philanthropic arm, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petspiration Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, is a proud partner of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, aligning with our values of helping pets and people to live better.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Mackillop’s \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaw Pals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E program is such an important initiative, and by doubling every dollar donated to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to help reach their fundraising goal of $350,000, we hope we can make a meaningful difference to the lives of people who need our support to get back into the classroom and continue learning,” Sherralea added. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paws4kids.org.au\/giving-day?refid\u0026amp;amount\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E matched giving day will take place on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 27 April\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShiloh and Indie's Story\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E11-year-old Shiloh’s life was turned upside down last year when her mum was no longer able to care for her and she came to live with her dad, whom she hadn’t seen for close to three years. For a child who craves order and routine, this upheaval increased Shiloh’s anxiety, making it increasingly difficult for her to concentrate at school and engage with her classmates. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen she began working with Indie, a four-year-old black Labrador, and facilitator Sarah, Shiloh was withdrawn and wary of new relationships. She found it difficult to trust or maintain friendships. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShiloh’s dad, Daegal, says Shiloh started to come out of her shell soon after starting MacKillop’s Paw Pals program. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s amazing how quickly Shiloh responded to the therapy dogs. She learned to understand the dogs’ body language and that they have emotions similar to people. It has really helped her to realise that her feelings are natural and to recognise her triggers. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Paw Pals is so much more than taking a dog for a walk, although Shiloh loves to do that too,” laughs Daegal.\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“Shiloh knows that the dogs have grown to trust her and that she has earned that trust, through being kind to them and caring for them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s fantastic to see how her confidence has developed and how responsible she is in looking after the dogs, making sure they have water and they are not getting stressed by a situation – it’s a relationship of mutual respect,” Daegal added. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShiloh is preparing to move to high school next year and \u003Cb\u003EMacKillop’s Paw Pals\u003C\/b\u003E team are helping her to prepare for the transition and cope with another episode of change in her life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Shiloh tells me that Indie is happiest when she is working to a routine and that she likes to know what is going to happen as well, so we stick to our routine as much as possible,” said Daegal. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We missed out on so much of our relationship when Shiloh was younger, and It’s lovely to see how she has come to trust me and know we have bonded. She is a much happier little girl who is making great friendships and through Paw Pals, she is learning skills that will help her throughout her life and future relationships.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vb4im4DWF1Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Paw Pals\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPaw Pals started in 2018 and has supported more than 650 children back to education.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/b\u003E takes place on \u003Cb\u003EThursday 27 April 2023 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDonations from the public will have 2 x the impact as the amount donated will be doubled by matched givers, to raise $350,000.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor every $50 donated, Paws4Kids will receive $100 when donations are doubled by partners The Petspiration Foundation (formerly PETstock Assist), the Gaudry Foundation, iCare Staffing and the PawPrints Matching Circle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Find out more on how to donate here: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mackillop.org.au\/get-involved\/donate\/paws-4-kids\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003EPaws4Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\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\u003Cu\u003EAbout MacKillop Family Services\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\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 operates in VIC, NSW, WA, ACT and the NT and has been committed to working with families and communities so children can thrive since 1997.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003EFind out more about MacKillop Family Services at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mackillop.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.mackillop.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\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; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj37JCCs3GiZQ8_Q0gevfHnyfFmUCKlOXJsLdZyF2vgijb4JizIZaT4ZFdMvjIl_wkHguwQCVLjjKV6UOQPKAg3CD7THz1bc2AWQ-9RzEohG_gLnDT8fDREVwzaXoVB1iIsrfoixjGwxUyJ4uxD9CH3gfSIr5nid_4s-uKsmYNzjXeO8oE_UUG35GcP\/s1439\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_Melbourne_Easter_Holidays%20-%20students%20sitting%20on%20grass%20petting%20a%20dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1008\" data-original-width=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj37JCCs3GiZQ8_Q0gevfHnyfFmUCKlOXJsLdZyF2vgijb4JizIZaT4ZFdMvjIl_wkHguwQCVLjjKV6UOQPKAg3CD7THz1bc2AWQ-9RzEohG_gLnDT8fDREVwzaXoVB1iIsrfoixjGwxUyJ4uxD9CH3gfSIr5nid_4s-uKsmYNzjXeO8oE_UUG35GcP\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_Melbourne_Easter_Holidays%20-%20students%20sitting%20on%20grass%20petting%20a%20dog.jpg\" \/\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;\"\u003EAustralia’s pawpular Future Vet Kids Camp launches in Melbourne for the school holidays! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERegister now for Face-to-Face or Virtual Online Camp for animal loving kids and suppawt life-saving charities \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vetsforcompassion.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVets For Compassion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beaglefreedomaustralia.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBeagle Freedom Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026amp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverfriends.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EForever Friends Animal Rescue\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMelbourne’s animal loving kids are set to go bonkers in the upcoming school holidays as they celebrate the launch of Australia’s favourite veterinary-inspired school holiday program \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in their hometown! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHaving started in Sydney 14 years ago, the 5-day program has been designed and run by real life veterinarians. It is currently led by identical twin veterinarians Drs Audrey and Alison Shen from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiemobilevet.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAussie Mobile Vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the popular \u003Ci\u003EBondi Vet\u003C\/i\u003E TV show. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgh5TPAIqphYp0_x-EspDHb5kBp84e4hUGYuXwUkQtQUaz1qTV2I1zbbsA5Pa-5TSMixiHrm1sCTmw5Hob8Vri-8yNU_RYpq_-MuHxBFwFLMOt3gE5pVOv03W3z489GKvlzAfxlVi62TxhncMq3kP7pd9wcWXk1qmqIo1n7EMQVjE7vSKCSmndOkyA-\/s1800\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%202023%20-%20students%20in%20the%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20SASH%20Vets.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgh5TPAIqphYp0_x-EspDHb5kBp84e4hUGYuXwUkQtQUaz1qTV2I1zbbsA5Pa-5TSMixiHrm1sCTmw5Hob8Vri-8yNU_RYpq_-MuHxBFwFLMOt3gE5pVOv03W3z489GKvlzAfxlVi62TxhncMq3kP7pd9wcWXk1qmqIo1n7EMQVjE7vSKCSmndOkyA-\/w320-h400\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%202023%20-%20students%20in%20the%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20SASH%20Vets.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Camp caters to kids aged 9 to 16 years and introduces kids to the wonderful world of Veterinary Medicine. The camp aims to encourages responsible pet ownership and nurture the love and appreciation of all animals and their habitats! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDrs Audrey and Alison are big advocates for animal rescue and charity work, as they’ve been heavily involved in wildlife emergency response and rehabilitation for many years. The in-house twin vet instructors will incorporate their experiences into the camp program. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Melbourne camp will be held at the St John Bosco Primary school in Niddrie from \u003Cb\u003ETuesday 11th April to Saturday 15th April 2023\u003C\/b\u003E, during the Victorian school holidays. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/camps\/virtual-online-camp\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Virtual Online Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E will run concurrently to the \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/brisbane-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHQ Melbourne Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E with the ability for kids to join the classroom virtually and participate with questions in real time. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuJ0G14Ag3Qt96KtLEhpOJ5OylVbCMSZ0-73Q9JnQWukZ7lOj1pNe315uTTh-BoJyRTikAH2m_25ZLZ2eBR7h91N-FvmEYfE_79spsvb46oGsxE1iJ_LpjIWh9Gln_C2VuJ6RUxGmDPFba9h7E8rwvCIkPHjsaOS4b8VScyiS6SegCkeMPuuCFANgQ\/s1440\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%202023%20-%20Young%20students%20learning%20dog%20first%20aid%20and%20CPR%20on%20dummy%20dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuJ0G14Ag3Qt96KtLEhpOJ5OylVbCMSZ0-73Q9JnQWukZ7lOj1pNe315uTTh-BoJyRTikAH2m_25ZLZ2eBR7h91N-FvmEYfE_79spsvb46oGsxE1iJ_LpjIWh9Gln_C2VuJ6RUxGmDPFba9h7E8rwvCIkPHjsaOS4b8VScyiS6SegCkeMPuuCFANgQ\/w400-h400\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%202023%20-%20Young%20students%20learning%20dog%20first%20aid%20and%20CPR%20on%20dummy%20dog.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“It has always been the plan to expand the camp beyond Sydney. With the success and overwhelming interest in Sydney and then Brisbane, we think it is only fair that we offer a program for Melbourne kids,” said Dr Audrey. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“We’ve had some kids who came from Melbourne to attend the Sydney camp, so we know they are super excited that we will be hosting a similar camp in their hometown! I’m excited to cement the program and develop new connections and relationships with vets, specialists and other animal industry professionals in Melbourne.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp’s Virtual Online program has also become popular since its first run during the 2021 COVID lockdown, welcoming aspiring young vets from across Australia and all over the world! \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E“We are running the Virtual Online Camp concurrently to our HQ Melbourne Camp and have added in the ability for kids to join the classroom virtually and ask all questions in real time if they wish!” said Dr Alison, a certified veterinary acupuncturist. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“What I love most about the program is to see so many kids with the same passion learning and enjoying camp together and the lifelong friendships that are made.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“The camp showcases all the opportunities available as veterinarians and other wonderful professions in the animal industry. Many campers return every year to learn more and progress through the camp groups.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\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\/AVvXsEhSLo4Y3CoA96bJkeK7gX6zlHYYIkRLw9vC4x3DNBsSxwIzmZ8yf_4_-lcWvY8Lr4vPciKn68ENfCRV-mJLSM1lyzFUIxmcIZSQzym83XyCq7mYvTkA4GW1NndouF48Gnsa6lLjU1ezsaL3auwqcN5ePWaFAM85LGgl9L4WPxXEDaY2LPN8kIqcfNUt\/s1293\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_young_girl_happy_cuddling_a_budgie_close_to_her_face.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1293\" data-original-width=\"1035\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSLo4Y3CoA96bJkeK7gX6zlHYYIkRLw9vC4x3DNBsSxwIzmZ8yf_4_-lcWvY8Lr4vPciKn68ENfCRV-mJLSM1lyzFUIxmcIZSQzym83XyCq7mYvTkA4GW1NndouF48Gnsa6lLjU1ezsaL3auwqcN5ePWaFAM85LGgl9L4WPxXEDaY2LPN8kIqcfNUt\/w320-h400\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_young_girl_happy_cuddling_a_budgie_close_to_her_face.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ECampers will learn about genetic diseases, pet nutrition, dog behaviour and enrichment, exotic animals, surgery, animal rescue, wildlife conservation and much more!\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;\"\u003EThey will also visit state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and other exciting excursions, including \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMelbourne Zoo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMelbourne University’s Veterinary School\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDrs Alison and Audrey are also excited about the outstanding presenters involved, such as wildlife and exotic vets, animal rescue groups, veterinary specialists, mobile vets and even a visit from the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMelbourne Mounted Police\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECat Protection Society of Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. The Melbourne camp will also include presentations from the team at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/01\/anipal-launches-organic-seaweed-insect.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnipal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, an amazing company making earth-friendly treats made from Insect Protein! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Whether or not the kids end up following the path to a career in veterinary medicine, simply being around lots of different animals (from kittens to snakes) and animal lovers from across the country will have such a positive impact on them,” said Dr Alison. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFundraiser for Melbourne charities \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is also giving back to the community by \u003Cb\u003Edonating 6 spots to the charities\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Vets For Compassion, Beagle Freedom Australia and Forever Friends Animal Rescue. \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;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrjha8H_9Gd36UqHnmotM4hfsiQmKQhc7E6sJ0FgMMRQ7BqDv6mBa5OU05W0o3y1ZhKuTFfL2Gal7iEI1BFvAfieUenp4d1yV8i_Yrzgz-wNmKB6zAXHO5Zr5EaP2-8dI2WFYxFM6fB8JBhqA6j_7qs2o2hUtrGrOZZbYgIZdVx2_jQdahumK4eoKS\/s1440\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Dr_Audrey_and_Alison_Shen_volunteering_for_Vets_for_Compassion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrjha8H_9Gd36UqHnmotM4hfsiQmKQhc7E6sJ0FgMMRQ7BqDv6mBa5OU05W0o3y1ZhKuTFfL2Gal7iEI1BFvAfieUenp4d1yV8i_Yrzgz-wNmKB6zAXHO5Zr5EaP2-8dI2WFYxFM6fB8JBhqA6j_7qs2o2hUtrGrOZZbYgIZdVx2_jQdahumK4eoKS\/w400-h400\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Dr_Audrey_and_Alison_Shen_volunteering_for_Vets_for_Compassion.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\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;\"\u003EDr. Audrey \u0026amp; Alison Shen volunteering for\u003Cbr \/\u003EVets for Compassion charity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E“As volunteers for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVets For Compassion\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we’ve been working closely with them during the recent bushfire and flood disaster work. The charity continues to do great work in Melbourne for our native wildlife and dogs and cats,” said Dr Audrey. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are also working with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.savour-life.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESavourLife\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E by donating four camp places to them, which will go towards their supported charities; Beagle Freedom Australia and Forever Friends Animal Rescue in Melbourne. These charities will use the camp places to generate donations or gift them to supporters of their charity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E every year has donated a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eproportion of their revenue to multiple charities and rescues selected by their presenters at camp. We are excited to educate the next generation on the amazing work that all these charities do to help animals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Giving back to those that help animals is very important to the team. It is important to us to educate the next generation on responsible pet ownership and the difference they can make learning from these charities,” said Dr Audrey. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe are excited to have the team from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBeagle Freedom\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EForever Friends Animal Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E talk and share their work with the kids. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more on these charities, please visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vetsforcompassion.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/vetsforcompassion.org\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beaglefreedomaustralia.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.beaglefreedomaustralia.org\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.foreverfriends.org.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.foreverfriends.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMELBOURNE 2023 CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFace-to-Face Camp Dates:\u003C\/b\u003E Tuesday, 11th – Saturday, 15th April 2023.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C\/b\u003E St John Bosco Primary school in Niddrie, VIC Daily hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: $655\u003C\/b\u003E | \u003Cb\u003ERegistration Deadline: \u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E10 April 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/brisbane-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPROGRAM SCHEDULE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVirtual Online Camp\u003C\/b\u003E runs April 2 – 15th.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: $240\u003C\/b\u003E | \u003Cb\u003ERegistration Deadline: \u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E1 April 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/virtual-online-page\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPROGRAM SCHEDULE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; 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The goals are to promote responsible pet ownership, the profession of veterinary medicine and to encourage the children to love and appreciate animals of all kinds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\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;\"\u003EThe camp has more than 20 partners that offer years of specialised animal experience and professionalism that contributes greatly to the programming. Future Vet Kids Camp operates out of \u003Cb\u003ESydney\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EBrisbane\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003EMelbourne\u003C\/b\u003E during selected school holidays.\u0026nbsp;\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-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProgramming is split into three separate age groups running simultaneously each week: \u003Cb\u003EWombats (ages 9-11)\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EKookaburras (ages 12-14) \u003C\/b\u003Eand the \u003Cb\u003EJunior Vet program (ages 14-16)\u003C\/b\u003E. To discover more, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.futurevetkidscamp.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 15th March 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4197116525265362847\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/future-vet-kids-camp-melbourne-april-11.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4197116525265362847"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4197116525265362847"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/future-vet-kids-camp-melbourne-april-11.html","title":"Future Vet Kids Camp Melbourne - April 11-15"}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj37JCCs3GiZQ8_Q0gevfHnyfFmUCKlOXJsLdZyF2vgijb4JizIZaT4ZFdMvjIl_wkHguwQCVLjjKV6UOQPKAg3CD7THz1bc2AWQ-9RzEohG_gLnDT8fDREVwzaXoVB1iIsrfoixjGwxUyJ4uxD9CH3gfSIr5nid_4s-uKsmYNzjXeO8oE_UUG35GcP\/s72-c\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_Melbourne_Easter_Holidays%20-%20students%20sitting%20on%20grass%20petting%20a%20dog.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3547744717035195123"},"published":{"$t":"2023-01-23T18:42:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-01-24T21:31:57.512+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CAREERS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KIDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Future Vet Kids Camp Nurtures Vocations in the Veterinary Field"},"content":{"type":"html","$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\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\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp help educate young animal lovers about veterinary science during the school holidays\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese past two weeks, the Sydney \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (FVKC) saw students embark on a five-day program where they learnt about \u003Cb\u003Eresponsible pet ownership and veterinary medicine\u003C\/b\u003E, according to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetSure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, the leading pet insurance underwriter.\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;\"\u003EAs the veterinary industry faces a \u003Cb\u003Ecritical staffing shortage\u003C\/b\u003E, and with our pet ownership at an all-time high - 69% of Australian households have a pet (up from 61% in 2019) - it’s never been more important to educate young Aussies, and to provide an environment for them to \u003Cb\u003Eget hands-on experience to learn about veterinary medicine\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\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E is a veterinary-inspired \u003Cb\u003Eface-to-face and virtual school holiday program\u003C\/b\u003E for kids aged 9 to 16 years, held at Waverley College in Sydney during January 2023.\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;\"\u003EStudents get to learn about different animal-related professions, genetic diseases, pet nutrition, surgery, animal rescue and wildlife conservation.\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\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\/AVvXsEgWHzjumvqHYqHtugYZzHazcMXfSL9ZqVA-nSFH3zdNmo7eN9M3Ywwbpyjzpx4wqWRj3REqm3Yw341Yfwm4gYkZMwH2FZi9nxP_1B94Ff_qSrihPBqYt149iX6DguU9ZuyyadYeVUxZX18aeQD80_2fcczghRboLhSXf2jd27yOY0cyD3uy7XA7WmqI\/s1750\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%20Summer%202023%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20Animal%20Welfare%20League%20NSW%20Sydney%20shelter.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1313\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWHzjumvqHYqHtugYZzHazcMXfSL9ZqVA-nSFH3zdNmo7eN9M3Ywwbpyjzpx4wqWRj3REqm3Yw341Yfwm4gYkZMwH2FZi9nxP_1B94Ff_qSrihPBqYt149iX6DguU9ZuyyadYeVUxZX18aeQD80_2fcczghRboLhSXf2jd27yOY0cyD3uy7XA7WmqI\/s16000\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%20Summer%202023%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20Animal%20Welfare%20League%20NSW%20Sydney%20shelter.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;\"\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp Summer 2023 - Kookaburra group visiting Animal Welfare League NSW shelter\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\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKids also had the opportunity to hear from industry experts who spoke about best practice for things like ultrasound, surgical, reptiles, grooming, animal rehab, dog training and more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"Going to the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Vets Kids Camp\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E in Sydney was a really fun experience, where I learnt a lot about animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghYipUB43yNBEg5LhzSC3tmSYudr-NCKab-cAhDs-xuvUHsr7UoVYS0_3-8rbLCmAvaqd8nL2tgw5M_GinLG_6pDY8H1mqWAmYFbvUFIJqlCNhFn4XoEr-tLRKdHDwH6RZhUmldaCmuqmoRIltJAmDAW5mFNLx6lUy9GGSyDb1krU10oZwrKrFBjR4\/s900\/Future%20Vets%20Kid%20Camp%202023%20Michaela%20Ross%20with%20Lucky%20the%20goat.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"675\" data-original-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghYipUB43yNBEg5LhzSC3tmSYudr-NCKab-cAhDs-xuvUHsr7UoVYS0_3-8rbLCmAvaqd8nL2tgw5M_GinLG_6pDY8H1mqWAmYFbvUFIJqlCNhFn4XoEr-tLRKdHDwH6RZhUmldaCmuqmoRIltJAmDAW5mFNLx6lUy9GGSyDb1krU10oZwrKrFBjR4\/s16000\/Future%20Vets%20Kid%20Camp%202023%20Michaela%20Ross%20with%20Lucky%20the%20goat.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\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003EMy favourite part was going to the farm where we got hands-on experience with the farm animals - we got to touch 'Lucky' the goat, milk the cows and we also learnt about how smart the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/australian-cattle-dog.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECattle Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;said\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMichaela Ross\u003C\/b\u003E, Sydney camper.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\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\/AVvXsEjBttmp6lHfXB3D4p9z_MP2zWcIAm04_AG_ZmzP3AnnilJVHbkunsyou2wtFDDf5y5CSRiHWJH5ttJgVZaFLBXz7TNXFZRYqXpcDmSLYE5SqCQZvGM95O5XUMlWJJK0C5DolmKrMRZ65Ml3-7xTEG37KJPM_2zhebPHrlZJKzgZzWVhn-gsdHnSCwGV\/s1800\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%20%20Summer%202023%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20SASH%20Vets.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBttmp6lHfXB3D4p9z_MP2zWcIAm04_AG_ZmzP3AnnilJVHbkunsyou2wtFDDf5y5CSRiHWJH5ttJgVZaFLBXz7TNXFZRYqXpcDmSLYE5SqCQZvGM95O5XUMlWJJK0C5DolmKrMRZ65Ml3-7xTEG37KJPM_2zhebPHrlZJKzgZzWVhn-gsdHnSCwGV\/w320-h400\/Future%20Vet%20Kids%20Camp%20%20Summer%202023%20Kookaburra%20Group%20visiting%20SASH%20Vets.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVisiting SASH Veterinary Hospital is \u003Cbr \/\u003Ealways\u0026nbsp;a hit with the kids!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\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“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI also really loved going to the zoo. We went behind the scenes and visited the hospital where we saw how to do anaesthetics and X-rays.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003EI also got to make dog treats and a toy for my dog, Teddy, which was awesome!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EI'm really glad I went the camp - it was a fun activity for the school holidays where I made new friends and learnt a lot along the way. I hope I can go again soon” added Michaela.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E CEO Alex Thomas said, “PetSure is proud to support the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eoffering five scholarships each year \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eto young aspiring vets to give them a unique opportunity to learn about animal health, and to visit state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAt \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we’re committed to pet health education and we’re thrilled to be part of a program that inspires young animal lovers to join the veterinary industry and pursue their passions.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERebecca's Story\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERebecca Halcomb\u003C\/b\u003E, a recipient of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s scholarship for the Future Kids Vet Camp, has just been accepted to study veterinary science at \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECharles Sturt University\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E for 2023.\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“Receiving the scholarship and going to the camp helped me understand the vet industry so I could get hands-on experience with tasks like sutures, ultrasounds and endoscopes. It was one of the experiences that I wrote about in my university application, which I think really helped me stand out,”  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;\"\u003EWe spoke to Rebecca about her passion for animals and veterinary science and what led her to embrace this career.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMy name is Rebecca Halcomb and I will be studying Veterinary Science at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECharles Sturt University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in 2023. I have just graduated from Year 12 and am currently working at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/macarthurvet.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMacarthur Veterinary Group\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as an Animal Attendant. I was awarded the PetSure Scholarship to attend the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp in 2021 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Ewhich helped me on my path to vet. Outside of animals, I love exploring the outdoors (which I’ve done through being an active scout), embroidery and aerial lyra.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI’ve always loved being around animals. I grew up with a pet dog, budgies and fish, always looking forward to zoo trips and walks by the local duck pond. As I grew, so did this passion and I began helping out with wildlife care, owning more varied pets and working with stock on the school farm.\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\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnHdC5qYXfbEolMjKMxv35NznQMxewdEgjM5Ve0HPOO3ltf8NF2r_mbWe1F1RBi9-2o0cnLzfU_lWKmoh0XGwFNhbXRlNH2gT0kY_aig8vTwogf3dNLek-3097pLoTXz7lzkwdQdyrBOn5XOIqLqiO2m126gJ1Y1M1wnxTjC_LFRNdBlLhOVuwFxiy\/s739\/PetSure%20scholarship%20recipient%20Rebecca%20Halcomb%20loves%20working%20with%20farm%20animals.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"415\" data-original-width=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnHdC5qYXfbEolMjKMxv35NznQMxewdEgjM5Ve0HPOO3ltf8NF2r_mbWe1F1RBi9-2o0cnLzfU_lWKmoh0XGwFNhbXRlNH2gT0kY_aig8vTwogf3dNLek-3097pLoTXz7lzkwdQdyrBOn5XOIqLqiO2m126gJ1Y1M1wnxTjC_LFRNdBlLhOVuwFxiy\/s16000\/PetSure%20scholarship%20recipient%20Rebecca%20Halcomb%20loves%20working%20with%20farm%20animals.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\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=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeing a vet has always been a dream of mine, but I began serious research into degrees and requirements at the beginning of year 10 in 2020. Throughout that year, I completed some farm placements and started my journey at my local small animal clinic, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMacarthur Vet Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen I heard about the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, I thought it would be a great next step for me to learn about the vet industry but I could not afford to attend due to financial hardship in my family. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe PetSure scholarship was a game changer for me\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, allowing me to attend the camp, learn more about aspects of my dream career and affirm my goals for the next couple of years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI really enjoyed the variety of topics and skills that the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E explored within the vet industry, it was really valuable to understand the paths that are available to me within my future career.\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;\"\u003EI loved learning to suture, working through case studies and visiting specialists, although \u003Cb\u003Emy overall favourite experience was the ultrasound workshop\u003C\/b\u003E, where we were able to use the probe on a live animal and learn about the value of this diagnostic tool in a clinical setting.\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\/AVvXsEgc6UR7eOF5Qu27Kr0buOJIpq4MYIyHWA6M_lvlGbqcEhzwy52lyktYI9LP3fKTcyPqhlBDhz2SmIopDS5RHK9dJaSgXAXDtmLKphQt-4xl0RXHZoYefXfg_qePkZdmJoZggGUpHypQnOHqQra8yvYlLu6ECQMa-qLx6ylkagLUUHkqn7--g369BRdj\/s1750\/PetSure%20scholarship%20recipient%20Rebecca%20Halcomb%20-%20favourite%20experience%20at%20FVKC%20was%20the%20ultrasound.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1242\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgc6UR7eOF5Qu27Kr0buOJIpq4MYIyHWA6M_lvlGbqcEhzwy52lyktYI9LP3fKTcyPqhlBDhz2SmIopDS5RHK9dJaSgXAXDtmLKphQt-4xl0RXHZoYefXfg_qePkZdmJoZggGUpHypQnOHqQra8yvYlLu6ECQMa-qLx6ylkagLUUHkqn7--g369BRdj\/s16000\/PetSure%20scholarship%20recipient%20Rebecca%20Halcomb%20-%20favourite%20experience%20at%20FVKC%20was%20the%20ultrasound.jpg\" \/\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\u003Cb\u003EAfter the camp, I was even more sure about wanting to become a vet\u003C\/b\u003E and completed a variety of work placements on an alpaca farm, a horse stud, at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/research\/research-centres-groups-and-facilities\/secure-planet\/facilities\/fauna-park\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMacquarie University Fauna Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and at an equine vet clinic. I also continued volunteering with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sydneywildlife.smws\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESydney Wildlife\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, showing livestock with the school and working at the small animal clinic, all of which has helped to extend my knowledge and was a big contributor to my uni application.\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\/AVvXsEjCGtO2GQYe1MqcvNGVanpVa-Y-oesApUXZFLczKh3UPN2oRnjmlQQkVPlWF9E3TZNooRiAvyFNzVzsd0x-VrExOsrn0bWL_-c-lzi3yBOBf7xc3meW1KeY7TEmDbdP6_N_wtMCiJbqVeGIF_DTn537BcHg19-ALdXydjouxMFx-6bbyGZYSPCuepap\/s3240\/PetSure_Scholarship_recipient_Rebecca_Halcomb_Future_Vets_Kid_Camp_and_work_experience_at_local_vet_clinic.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"3240\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCGtO2GQYe1MqcvNGVanpVa-Y-oesApUXZFLczKh3UPN2oRnjmlQQkVPlWF9E3TZNooRiAvyFNzVzsd0x-VrExOsrn0bWL_-c-lzi3yBOBf7xc3meW1KeY7TEmDbdP6_N_wtMCiJbqVeGIF_DTn537BcHg19-ALdXydjouxMFx-6bbyGZYSPCuepap\/s16000\/PetSure_Scholarship_recipient_Rebecca_Halcomb_Future_Vets_Kid_Camp_and_work_experience_at_local_vet_clinic.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\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI am still not sure exactly where I want to go once I graduate. The decision is made no easier given that I love working with livestock, small animals, exotics and wildlife!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\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;\"\u003EAt the moment,\u0026nbsp;I would like to work in a rural mixed practice\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ewhere I can treat and handle a variety of animals and get involved in rural communities, which is a valuable aspect of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECharles Sturt University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E course I will be studying.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\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\u003Cb style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EMore Camps \u0026amp; Locations in 2023!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;will run face-to-face and online (Virtual Camp) during the school holidays in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMelbourne in April 2023\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eas well as\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBrisbane in June\/July 2023\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more information and to register online, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: black; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizP0P5jFAyBdEmDp8SOYouRszJHdcYrsV2sBhOeX4h2lvPI0Xr_oDmUGwrRdGmUaW0GVJLdkHrAUZPIhgrLzYYUURcx0j5BDiRZvc4JzWBTHnzoUrTEB7eP-NjNxo1zJT71gPeHP_Due7pqwfw0q-yoa_e64oL3kDPxtKZhLoBsUEPrQjzBKmfty2K\/s1737\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Kookaburras_Kids_with_Belgian_Shepherd_being_patted_on_ground.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1298\" data-original-width=\"1737\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizP0P5jFAyBdEmDp8SOYouRszJHdcYrsV2sBhOeX4h2lvPI0Xr_oDmUGwrRdGmUaW0GVJLdkHrAUZPIhgrLzYYUURcx0j5BDiRZvc4JzWBTHnzoUrTEB7eP-NjNxo1zJT71gPeHP_Due7pqwfw0q-yoa_e64oL3kDPxtKZhLoBsUEPrQjzBKmfty2K\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Kookaburras_Kids_with_Belgian_Shepherd_being_patted_on_ground.jpg\" \/\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;\"\u003EBark, meow, ribbit… calling animal lovers to Future Vet Kids Camp this summer school holidays! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWant to help your animal loving child make the most out of the summer holidays? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program that caters to kids aged 9 to 16 years, and encourages responsible pet ownership, the profession of veterinary medicine and a love and appreciation of all animals and their habitats!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\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\/AVvXsEhuGBKsAZmPHevRwskd9vDcIzThpigdVs3hK3y4T3anJ4sNtphtGTe29VRSh8Ydewi82RgHTCarEsLmDOsxb8ZgWh6XG2k7U5WIjCRhYnFDSwmiOstBakSLkMZwVBEJhvCY2l8P6Ud3cA-r4v6mtvVKnabMLq50fZyphjfos3XPHRhfer9-yRwjbkpS\/s1650\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_Summer_Holidays_Kids_with_Greyhounds_learning_about_Green_Hound_Program.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuGBKsAZmPHevRwskd9vDcIzThpigdVs3hK3y4T3anJ4sNtphtGTe29VRSh8Ydewi82RgHTCarEsLmDOsxb8ZgWh6XG2k7U5WIjCRhYnFDSwmiOstBakSLkMZwVBEJhvCY2l8P6Ud3cA-r4v6mtvVKnabMLq50fZyphjfos3XPHRhfer9-yRwjbkpS\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_2023_Summer_Holidays_Kids_with_Greyhounds_learning_about_Green_Hound_Program.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETreat on the top – Pet health company \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is awarding 5 youngsters a scholarship (valued at $655) to attend the \u003Cb\u003EJanuary 2023 face-to-face camp \u003C\/b\u003Ein Sydney! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe 5-day program is designed by veterinarians and run by vet twins Drs Audrey and Alison Shen from the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3vqHpEoxebw\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBondi Vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E TV show and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiemobilevet.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAussie Mobile Vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Sydney camp will be held at Waverley College in Waverley on Jan 9 - 13 and 16 – 20, 2023. A \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/camps\/virtual-online-camp\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVirtual Online Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E will run concurrently to the HQ Sydney Camp with the ability for kids to join the classroom virtually and participate with questions in real time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECampers learn about different animal-related professions, genetic diseases, pet nutrition, exotic animals, surgery, animal rescue and wildlife conservation. Plus, they visit state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals for exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and many other exciting excursions! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe camp also features presenters who are experts in ultrasound, surgical, reptiles, grooming, animal rehab, dog training, wildlife and much more.\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\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Kids across the age groups love the hands-on activities, including making enrichment toys and doing a CPR workshop!” said Dr Audrey.\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\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixPk0mgN-CjXMCeuyO0nRbuzjuvLum8DpXVTI51PF_aKgg-9nyiE9iqzfU8Otg47MR2VHSmRWOLT4NIRirLj8vmswCC2IGD1BUkPvm-aeZYgZQyjtk7HIq2VBcw0PFgiTeuDKt7tRD4Xoy4XWSVFTpM10Xg1pKLwWmadJmb7mw6oiuj4JI9pBY_MK_\/s1440\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Teenagers_wearing_scrubs_and_masks_learn_about_First_Aid_Dog_CPR.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1130\" data-original-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixPk0mgN-CjXMCeuyO0nRbuzjuvLum8DpXVTI51PF_aKgg-9nyiE9iqzfU8Otg47MR2VHSmRWOLT4NIRirLj8vmswCC2IGD1BUkPvm-aeZYgZQyjtk7HIq2VBcw0PFgiTeuDKt7tRD4Xoy4XWSVFTpM10Xg1pKLwWmadJmb7mw6oiuj4JI9pBY_MK_\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Teenagers_wearing_scrubs_and_masks_learn_about_First_Aid_Dog_CPR.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe older kids – \u003Cb\u003EJunior Vets\u003C\/b\u003E – learn how to work through real life cases, interpret blood work and imaging, learn how to draw blood and observe real life surgery. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Alison explained the camp is for all animal loving kids, not just wannabe vets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Whether or not the kids end up following the path to a career in veterinary medicine, just being around different animals and making like-minded new friends has such a positive impact on them,” 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdXTDk5ugffGg5rNWEFbxY6I6uZm0ejzKwBm7ImvK4gZy057YZ_ENmxFUtVLsA5BX8zSNKZ-4HONPQhwqpW0aj9eohWGxukOmWZUhXIx6nR9nZGlDnap1PlwyJeW-i5RogVNKF5AH87iz8SHk4iV4neUcQkmF39iJ6xaqUjXKjCeFkMwtsTMEYGLKT\/s4032\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp.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\/AVvXsEhdXTDk5ugffGg5rNWEFbxY6I6uZm0ejzKwBm7ImvK4gZy057YZ_ENmxFUtVLsA5BX8zSNKZ-4HONPQhwqpW0aj9eohWGxukOmWZUhXIx6nR9nZGlDnap1PlwyJeW-i5RogVNKF5AH87iz8SHk4iV4neUcQkmF39iJ6xaqUjXKjCeFkMwtsTMEYGLKT\/s16000\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E5 x Scholarships available now, courtesy of PetSure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is proud to announce the 2023 \u003Cb\u003EPetSure Scholarship\u003C\/b\u003E for five deserving participants to attend face to face camp.\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\u003Cb\u003EDeadline: Wednesday, 7th December 2022\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;\"\u003EFor more information, selection criteria and how to apply, please visit the camp website \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/scholarship\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E CEO Alex Thomas said, “PetSure are proud to support the Future Vet Kids Camp by offering \u003Cb\u003Efive scholarships to young aspiring vets\u003C\/b\u003E to give them a unique opportunity to learn about animal health and related professions, and to visit state-of-the-art veterinary hospitals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAt PetSure, we’re committed to pet health education and we’re thrilled to be part of a program that inspires young animal lovers to join the veterinary industry and pursue their passions.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe January 2023 camp is anticipated to fill up just as fast as the last summer, so \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/book-now\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eregister now\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EJanuary 2023 Registration Open Now!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFace-to-Face Camp Dates\u003C\/b\u003E: \u003Cb\u003EJan 9 - 13\u003C\/b\u003E and\u003Cb\u003E Jan 16 – 20\u003C\/b\u003E, 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C\/b\u003E Waverley College, Waverley NSW Daily hours: 9am – 3:30pm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C\/b\u003E $655\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVirtual Online Camp\u003C\/b\u003E runs Jan 8 – 20, 2023 and costs $240.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDeadline: 30 Dec 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more information and to register online, please visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/futurevetkidscamp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efuturevetkidscamp.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u003Cb\u003E phone 0435 267 252\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDiscover the 2023\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/sydney\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProgram Schedule here\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EMore Camps \u0026amp; Locations to Come!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will also run face-to-face and online (Virtual Camp) during the school holidays in \u003Cb\u003EMelbourne in April 2023 \u003C\/b\u003Eand \u003Cb\u003EBrisbane in June\/July 2023\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegister your interest here:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.futurevetkidscamp.com\/contact\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAbout Future Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Future Vet Kids Camp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offers a safe, comfortable environment that explores and nurtures the human animal bond all under the supervision of highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and specialised animal handlers. The goals are to promote responsible pet ownership, the profession of veterinary medicine and to encourage the children to love and appreciate animals of all kinds. The camp has more than 20 partners that offer years of specialised animal experience and professionalism that contributes greatly to the programming.\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;\"\u003EThe January Camp operates out of Waverley College in Waverley and runs every January for two weeks during the school holidays. Programming is split into three separate age groups running simultaneously each week: \u003Cb\u003EWombats (ages 9-11)\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EKookaburras (ages 12-14)\u003C\/b\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EJunior Vet program (ages 14-16)\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETo discover more, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futurevetkidscamp.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.futurevetkidscamp.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\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\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 15th November 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2283482908408148553\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/future-vet-kids-camps-2023-school.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2283482908408148553"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2283482908408148553"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/future-vet-kids-camps-2023-school.html","title":"Future Vet Kids Camps - 2023 School Holidays"}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizP0P5jFAyBdEmDp8SOYouRszJHdcYrsV2sBhOeX4h2lvPI0Xr_oDmUGwrRdGmUaW0GVJLdkHrAUZPIhgrLzYYUURcx0j5BDiRZvc4JzWBTHnzoUrTEB7eP-NjNxo1zJT71gPeHP_Due7pqwfw0q-yoa_e64oL3kDPxtKZhLoBsUEPrQjzBKmfty2K\/s72-c\/Future_Vet_Kids_Camp_Kookaburras_Kids_with_Belgian_Shepherd_being_patted_on_ground.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});