Tag: pets

Dog show gets tails wagging

Officials and exhibitors have reflected on the mixed outcomes of the championship dog shows held at Millicent’s McLaughlin Park on Friday afternoon and all...

Furry friends blessed

All creatures great and small were treated to a special church service in Mount Gambier recently.
 A variety of much-loved pets were blessed at Christ...

Dog virus detected

Acase of parvovirus has recently been detected in a dog at Millicent.
The highly contagious disease can be fatal in canines if left untreated and...

Dogs have their day

Dozens of dogs and their owners turned out for the inaugural ‘Dog’s Breakfast’ on Sunday morning at the Millicent Dog Park behind the Visitor...

Increased pet surrenders a sign times are getting tough

The South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) is at capacity with dogs due to a multitude of factors, including the rising cost of living.
The...

Pound pups moved on

Dogs impounded in the greater Mount Gambier district are now being sent to pound facilities interstate.
The Mount Gambier City and Grant District councils have...

Beach trip takes unlucky turn

Areminder has been issued to keep an eye on pets at the beach following a recent mishap involving tourists to the region.
Their mixed-breed and...

Donation gets tails wagging

Goodstart Early Learning donated $1459 raised through their recent pie drive to the South East Animal Welfare League. Maycee Trappett, Goodstart Early Learning senior educator...

Irresponsible dog owners strike out

Sporting club presidents have welcomed a proposed ban by the Mount Gambier City Council. Dogs would be banned from the Blue Lake Sports Park precinct,...

‘Cat crisis’ pressure on animal rescue

The South East is continuing to experience a cat and kitten crisis, with local rescue groups working tirelessly to help the many felines in...

SEAWL cuts ties

The South East Animal Welfare League has confirmed it will not submit an expression of interest for a council tender to impound and rehome...

Jail avoided over animal ill-treatment

AMount Gambier woman has avoided jail time after being convicted of starving two pet dogs. The woman, 28-year-old Taylor Askew, pleaded guilty to two counts...

All creatures great and small welcome at church

Furry and feathered friends gathered at Mount Gambier’s Christ Church Anglican Church on Sunday for a special blessing of the pets. Around 50 people accompanied...

Pets waiting for forever homes

Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are getting ready to go to their potential “forever homes” as part of an open day event this August. The...

Rural dog ownership fees set to rise

Dog owners in the Grant District Council will find their registration fees going up for the first time in two years. The decision was made...