Fireworks and Dogs; tips for keeping your pets safe

Annual celebrations may involve fireworks so find out how to keep your dogs safe and secure. Read more: http://www.dogsgossip.com/fireworks-and-dogs.html

Free Flea Treatment

The University of Technology Sydney is looking for dogs WITH FLEAS in Cairns for a flea trial.

Treatment for dogs with fleas

Dogs in the trial will be treated FREE for fleas for a 12 month period.

If you would like your dog to be checked for eligibility in the trial please phone Dennis Joyce on 0401 204 877 or 4055 0838.



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RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Sunday 20 May

Give back to your furry friends and join the Million Paws Walk and help raise awareness for the RSPCA. Activities include dog agility demonstrations, dog hydrobath, Kid's Corner including jumping castle, competitions and plenty of prizes with sausage sizzle.

Where: Skate Park (next to Muddys) The Esplanade Cairns. Registration on the Day from 7.30am. Walk commences 9.00am. Length: 3kms. For more information phone 40551487.

The Perfect Combination, Twinings and the RSPCA

The perfect drop for any Aussie who likes a strong cup of tea and do their bit to make sure that 10 cents of every packet sold goes to the RSPCA Australia.

Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd with RSPCA Shelter dog

Kevin Rudd won a Twinings Tea Competition. As part of the competition, Mr Rudd got to choose a charity of his choice to receive proceeds from the sale of the tea. The tea is called Twinings Australian Afternoon Tea a blend of Russian Caravan, Irish Breakfast and Cylon Orange Pekoe, described as a strong blend with depth to it.





Become a Guardian Angel

Sadly, Christmas is a time of particular need for the RSPCA. Every year, thousands of animals turn to the RSPCA for help and hundreds still remain in desperate need of financial support so they can find new homes.
You can make a real difference. In making a one off donation or a gift donation for a friend, you will join others in becoming a Guardian Angel to one lucky animal this New Year. Help us through this crisis and donate now to become a Guardian Angel.

Santa Paws is coming to town!

Santa Paws is coming town on Sunday 27 November, Cairns Esplanade, just north of Muddies Playground from 9am to 1pm. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa between 9am and 1pm or 1pm and 2pm for shy and timid animals.  Come along for some fun! All funds raised go to the RSPCA Cairns Shelter.

It doesn’t matter if your pet has been naughty or nice, our Santa loves visits from everyone! And to be honest even if your two beloved dogs have shredded every last toilet roll in existence – they are still angels underneath!

We will have our BBQ, RSPCA Merchandising, Face Painting, dog treats and scrumptious cupcakes for sale, Information Stall and of course SANTA PAWS!

There will also be a Christmas Gift Tree, so if you wish to leave a present under the tree, for the animals at the Cairns RSPCA Shelter, then please bring with you or you can purchase on the day from our treat stall!

Santa Paws will be sitting for portraits Sunday 27th November 9am – 1pm, Esplanade (just north of Muddies Playground). For the pets that a little shy or timid, we are taking bookings from 1-2pm. Please call 4055 1487.

Single Portrait $15 each or 2 for $25.

Don’t forget to bring your picnic blankets and enjoy our tropical theme event surrounded by the glorious setting of the Cairns Esplanade.

Movie Review: Red Dog

New Release Movie Review featuring a Kelpie.

Inspired by the true story of a stray kelpie in the 1970's who became an adored member of the small mining town of Dampier in Western Australia, where a bronze statue exists in his honor. 

Red Dog is "played" by a two year old Kelpie called Koko, and taps into the spirit of old Australiana. When a stranger drives into town and sits down at the pub for a brew, he is told stories by the locals about the the dog that has changed their lives.

Watch the Red Dog movie trailer