Doggy News

How an Aussie organisation is helping save lives in India and how you can help

The original Wonderdog has sadly passed away…Dog Diaries readers will be saddened to hear the news that Dr Katrina Warren’s much-loved Border Collie, Toby, died a few weeks ago at the age of 14.

We’re a nation of animal-lovers, but dog ownership is actually declining in this country…

Last month my sister's staffy cross lab ( Scooby)  went for a walk as usual on their 12 acre property.  Scooby caught sight of a kangaroo and decided to chase it.  Next the Kangaroo headed for the dam ( to protect it's self).  Despite attempts to get scooby away from the roo he chased it into the...

How the right dog can make old age a pleasure… There is increasing scientific evidence suggesting that elderly people benefit greatly from pet ownership. A dog can provide companionship, a greater sense of security, the opportunity (and reason) for greater exercise and the chance...

What Happened Next? Competition: It’s time for Scout’s annual check-up. Will everything go to plan? Complete our story for your chance to win $300 worth of Dog Food!

Our prime minister has turned children’s author – with his own dog the star! Move over, Madonna, there’s a new celebrity children’s author in town – and this one is a renowned pet lover. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is better known for penning 10,000-word epics on the implications...

Meet Oscar, a pooch with more air miles than Captain Kirk! The old saying ‘a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ took on a whole new significance last year thanks to Oscar and his owner Joanne Lefson. Determined to raise the plight of abandoned dogs around the world (and...