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You adopt a pet but it’s not working out as you expected. What to do? TheJetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018 [https://rescueawards.com.au/]celebrates and recognises achievements in companion animal rescue nationwide. The program was founded by pet rescue advocate Cathy Beer ofPets4Life [https://pets4life.com.au/], an independent education resource for cat and dog guardians and those thinking of getting a pet. Dr Joanne Righetti and her adopted dog Chilli. [https://1yeqyx3jy1a7x7l5xggn8q43-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Picture1.jpg] [https://1yeqyx3jy1a7x7l5xggn8q43-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Picture1.jpg] Dr Jo Righetti and Chilli. Photo: supplied The Rescue Awards also raises awareness about the benefits of pet adoption. Aussie pet guardians are encouraged to submit their adoption story to theAdvocate® People’s Rescue Story [https://rescueawards.com.au/submit-an-entry/advocate-peoples-rescue-story/]award category by 31st August 2018. More about the awards at www.rescueawards.com.au But what about people who adopted a pet, but it’s not working out as they expected? Awards Ambassador [https://youtu.be/_v8pJRfHOZc]and renown animal behaviouristDr. Joanne Righetti [https://petproblemsolved.com.au/blog/about-dr-jo-righetti/]has some tips to help! Listen now to Dr Jo Righetti’s interview with Richelle Hunt and take a few callers who share their heartwarming stories of pet adoption.

Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018 and shares heartwarming pet adoption stories.  Listen below. Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018. [https://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Cathy-with-James-Valentine-702-300x225.jpg]Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018. The Companion Animal Rescue Awards [https://rescueawards.com.au/] is an Australian first.  It is a major initiative of Pets4Life.  The mission of the awards is to celebrate and recognise achievements in companion animal rescue Australia wide. Australia has over 900 rescue and animal shelters supported by thousands of volunteers (source: PetRescue [https://www.petrescue.com.au/]) This year, Jetpets is the Platinum Rescue Hero and naming Partner.  Hence the awards are known as the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018. AWARDS CATEGORIES There are seven award categories, with one winner for each category. Award categories 1 – 6 are for rehoming organisations. Award category 7 is for Aussie pet guardians who have adopted or fostered a pet.  More information at www.rescueawards.com.au. 1. Outstanding Rescue Group 2. Outstanding Animal Shelter 3. Outstanding Council Animal Shelter 4. Innovation in Rescue 5. Community Education and Outreach Program 6. Volunteer of the Year 7. Advocate® People’s Rescue Story In this radio interview below, Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the awards, shares a few heartwarming pet adoption stories and take a few callers. SHARE YOUR PET ADOPTION/FOSTER STORY! Enter the Advocate® People’s Rescue Story by sharing your pet adoption/foster story and you could WIN pawsome prizes for your pet and your favourite rehoming organisation.  Entries close 31st August 2018.ENTER NOW [https://rescueawards.com.au/submit-an-entry/advocate-peoples-rescue-story/]

Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs podcast [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/conner-baker-369081-1024x683.jpg]Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs podcast. Photo: Connor Baker/Unsplash Dr Georgina Child [http://www.sashvets.com/staff/dr-georgina-child/] has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  Georgina is a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital [http://www.sashvets.com/](known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.  In this podcast, Georgina explains seizures in dogs. In fact, she has first-hand experience with her own epileptic Border Collie, Tilly. SEIZURES IN DOGS PODCAST COVERS: * About neurological disease in pets * The signs to look out for * How to treat a dog with epilepsy MORE ABOUT DR GEORGINA CHILD Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs podcast [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Georgina-with-2-dogsV2-296x300.jpg]Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home. Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University. Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems. She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney. For information about back pain in pets [http://pets4life.com.au/podcast/veterinary-neurologist-dr-georgina-child-explains-back-pain-in-pets/], listen to another podcast with Dr Georgina Child. LISTEN NOW TO DR GEORGINA CHILD EXPLAIN SEIZURES IN DOGS

Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Georgina-with-2-dogsV3.jpg]Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home. Dr Georgina Child [http://www.sashvets.com/staff/dr-georgina-child/]explains back pain in pets in this short podcast.  Georgina has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  She’s a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at theSmall Animal Specialist Hospital [http://www.sashvets.com/](known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia. In this podcast, Georgina says back pain in pets is a serious medical issue. It’s often thought that disc problems are a little dog problem but Georgina says it’s an all dog problem.  Weight management is very important to help prevent and manage back pain in pets. GEORGINA SIMPLY EXPLAINS BACK PAIN IN PETS INCLUDING: * Two types of disc problems * the sudden catastrophic rupture that causes acute paralysis * Degeneration of the disc, which is slow and progressive over time * The dog and cat breeds more likely to have a sudden disc rupture * What you can do to help prevent back problems including weight management * How to treat back pain * The signs to look out for MORE ABOUT DR GEORGINA CHILD Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Georgina-Child-V2.jpg]Dr Georgina Child. Photo: SASH website. Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University. Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems. She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney. Georgina has two dogs, an epileptic Border Collie and fearless Cavalier who keep her accountable. For information about seizures in dogs [http://pets4life.com.au/podcast/veterinary-neurologist-dr-georgina-child-explains-seizures-dogs/], listen to our podcast with Dr Georgina Child. LISTEN NOW TO DR GEORGINA CHILD EXPLAIN ABOUT BACK PAIN IN PETS

Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/isaac-moore-313698-1024x683.jpg]Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast. Photo: Isaac Moore/Unsplash You’re excited, it’s only weeks away until your family is going on holiday!  If you can’t take Fido with you this time, the options are finding a goodpet sitter [http://pets4life.com.au/gina-collins-top-tips-choosing-dog-sitter/] or a dog boarding kennel.  Not all dog boarding kennels are equal. So, how do you know what’s a good one?  Fortunately, Louise Newman, the founder of Let’s Go Fido [http://letsgofido.com.au/], a dog training business in Sydney knows all about dogs and boarding kennels.  Louise shares her top tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog. Listen now to the Pets4Life podcast or download the transcription for great advice about choosing a boarding kennel for your dog. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your pooch will be happy and well looked-after in a good kennel while your family is soaking up the sea and sun. LOUISE’S KEY POINTS FROM TIPS FOR CHOOSING A BOARDING KENNEL FOR YOUR DOG PODCAST * Puppies under six months old and dogs over 10 years old may be better suited to having a dog sitter [http://pets4life.com.au/gina-collins-top-tips-choosing-dog-sitter/]. * Visit the facility in person or ask the manager of the boarding kennel to give you a tour using Facetime * Louise Newman's tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog [http://pets4life.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Louise-Newman-300x289.jpg]Louise Newman with Hobbs, Rosie and Harry Listen for the noise level! There will be some barking but a high level of constant barking is not a good sign * Steer clear of boarding kennels that ‘double stack’, that is; double up with two unfamiliar dogs in one kennel in the busy periods. * I recommend not to take up the option of training at the boarding kennel particularly if the trainers are not qualified in positive reinforcement methods * In summer, look for a dog board kennel that has a water park/features * The kennel runs should not be facing each other, they should face out towards a yard. * Good kennels will have a low handler to dog ratio such as one person to four dogs * Ask about enrichment (toys for mental stimulation) for your kennel when they are on their own in their kennel. MORE ABOUT LOUISE NEWMAN Louise is the Founder of Let’s Go Fido [http://letsgofido.com.au/staff-member/louise-newman/], a dog training business in Sydney. Louise is a qualified professional trainer with a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services as a Delta-accredited instructor and a Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor and Assessor.  Louise has many years of experience in training pet dogs large and small.