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17/02/2025

Can you adopt? Click on original post below from RSPCA QLD

16/02/2025

Did you know that ensuring the well-being of your pet involves more than just meeting their basic needs? Yep!

Learn how to apply the FIVE DOMAINS of pet welfare to improve your pet’s health, happiness, and wellbeing. Discover expert tips on nutrition, environment, health, behaviour, and mental state

https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/five-domains-pet-welfare/

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Learn how to apply the Five Domains of pet welfare to improve your pet’s health, happiness, and wellbeing.

16/02/2025

Looking for affordable long-term pet boarding in Brisbane? Discover budget-friendly options, costs, and tips to ensure your pet gets the best care while you're away. Book trusted sitters on PetCloud today! https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/affordable-long-term-pet-boarding-in-brisbane/

Looking for affordable long-term pet boarding in Brisbane? Discover budget-friendly options, costs, and tips to ensure your pet is cared for.

16/02/2025

Reduce your dog's vet bills with these five essential pet care habits. Learn how proper nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, dental care, and a structured routine can keep your furry friend healthy.

Reduce vet bills with these five pet care tips. Learn how proper nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, dental care, and a routine helps.

16/02/2025

PET JOB OPPORTUNITY SOUTHERN SYDNEY: Can you help? Are you able to do daily Home Visits of 3 beautiful bantam chooks at short notice. Owner is going into hospital this evening.
Apply here: https://www.petcloud.com.au/job/nsw/kirrawee/24167128

Like, Comment, and Share if you know someone in the area who can help. 👇

12/02/2025

Thinking of studying a course in animal care? There are so many choices out there and it really depends on what your goals are. Here's some of the best courses we've found.
https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/best-pet-care-courses-animal-studies/

Looking to start a career with animals? Here's the best pet care courses & animal studies programs in Australia. Costs, duration & jobs!

12/02/2025

📢 Calling All Animal Lovers! 📢
Want to turn your passion for pets into a professional career? 🐾✨
🎓 Study the Pet Professional Course with PetCloud – Accredited by RSPCA Qld!
✅ Master Local Laws & Pet Care Standards – Know the rules & best practices inside out.
🚨 Confidently Handle Pet Emergencies – Reduce the risk of dog fights, illness, accidents, & escapes.
💼 Become a Client Communication Pro – Set boundaries, understand your value & grow a repeat client base.
🎯 Stand out. Get confident. Build a thriving pet business.

👉 Enrol now & start your journey today! 🐕🐾🐈
https://www.petcloud.com.au/petcloudacademy

12/02/2025

📢 Calling All Animal Lovers! 📢
Want to turn your passion for pets into a professional career? 🐾✨
🎓 Study the Pet Professional Course with PetCloud – Accredited by RSPCA Qld!
✅ Master Local Laws & Pet Care Standards – Know the rules & best practices inside out.
🚨 Confidently Handle Pet Emergencies – Reduce the risk of dog fights, illness, accidents, & escapes.
💼 Become a Client Communication Pro – Set boundaries, understand your value & grow a repeat client base.
🎯 Stand out. Get confident. Build a thriving pet business.

👉 Enrol now & start your journey today! 🐕🐾🐈
https://www.petcloud.com.au/petcloudacademy

09/02/2025

James Bowen, a homeless he**in addict, quit his addiction because of a stray cat he named (Bob). James found (Bob) injured in 2007 and began caring for him, which gave his life a purpose and aided him in quitting he**in and returning to a normal life.

James Bowen wrote a book featuring the cat Bob as the main character. The book made it to the bestseller list and was turned into a film (A Street Cat Named Bob) in which Bob himself appeared. James has written several books starring Bob the cat, and he now works in supporting the needy and homeless, as well as charity work and rescuing street animals.

Has an animal given you purpose? 👇

08/02/2025

TOP TIPS FOR A HAPPY DOG

1. Give them choices - where to sleep, toys, the route they take on a walk, to engage or not, to play or not, to be petted or not, to wear a jersey or not...
2. Prioritize their physical and emotional safety.
3. Listen when they speak with their voices and bodies.
4. Create routines, predictability and structure. This gives rescues and anxious dogs certainty and helps calm them.
5. Let them express their innate dog behaviours like barking, chewing, hunting, sniffing, playing, exercising, and digging via various enrichment activities.
6. Groom them periodically if they like it. If not, get a behaviourist to assist you. Don't force them into a grooming van.
7. Give them a safe place to sleep. And stop bugging them while they rest or sleep.
8. Ensure that they have nutritious food and fresh water daily.
9. Give them lots of cuddles when they ask for it. Check in with them during cuddle time to confirm ongoing consent.
10. Wait for consent before touching, kissing or hugging them. Most don't really like kissing and hugging.
11. Protect them from unfamiliar people touching them.
12. Don't coerce them to engage with people and dogs that they feel uncomfortable with.
13. Encourage them to engage in independent activities to build confidence and emotional resilience.
14. Don't make fun of them or shame them...tiktok trends are dangerous and stupid.
15. Don't punish them. Rather use positive reinforcement to modify behaviour.
16. Don't ask for sits when the environment is new and when they are anxious because of the presence of new people and dogs.
17. Aim for happiness and not obedience.
18. Don't withhold snacks and treats.
19. Let them walk on your clean floor with muddy paws. One day you will miss it.
20. Let them sleep on that couch or bed and leave their fur on it - one day you will miss it.
21. Don't leave them alone for long hours...8 hours is about 2 days for them.
22. Let them sleep inside at night. They are family and the world is a dangerous place out there when alone.
23. Shield them from harsh weather conditions.
24. Use a harness to walk them...even a flat collar can hurt their throat if they suddenly lunge at a trigger.
25. Invest in 5 minutes of force-free training per day. It will be fun for both of you.
26. Let them lead the walk and sniff as much as possible. Don't ask them to walk rigidly by your side.
27. Be their voice. Advocate for them. Be rude if you have to if it means protecting them.
28. Take them for annual check ups and dentals.
29. Consult a qualified pet professional if you need help to understand their behaviours.
30. Consult a qualified pet nutritionist if you need dietary guidance.
31. Don't take random advice from dog mums and dads on social media. Each dog is different and the issue can worsen with the wrong advice.
32. Make time for them in your busy schedule.

Every 52 days is estimated to be a year in their lives. Cherish them. Don't sweat the small stuff. Their time with us is short. In creating a happy dog, you will be a happy guardian...

08/02/2025

Ah perfection... If you can relate, post tonight's date below 👇

08/02/2025

According to the Australian Veterinary Association affects around 1 in every 500 dogs. Do you know the signs?https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/can-dogs-get-diabetes/

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08/02/2025

Many pet owners often find themselves worrying about their dog’s health, from their diet to their dental care. Just like humans, dogs can face various dental issues as they age, including tooth loss. While we may think of dentures as a solution for ourselves, the idea of dogs wearing dentures raises a lot of questions. Can dogs get dentures? If so, how does that work? And what does it mean for your beloved pet?
https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/can-dogs-get-dentures/

Can dogs get dentures? Learn if your furry friend can have false teeth and how to keep their smiles healthy!

06/02/2025

We are aware of posts on social media about a particular person alleged of being cruel to animals and accusations that RSPCA Queensland is not acting. This is simply untrue. We can confirm that the situation is under investigation by our Inspectors and being acted upon in accordance with the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001).

RSPCA Queensland investigates all animal welfare concerns.

Naming people on social media before investigations are complete can have a detrimental outcome on the situation and can result in trial by media.

If you have a concern for an animal’s welfare you can report firsthand information to our team via 1300 ANIMAL (265 624) or by lodging a complaint on our website.

However, social media sharing and harassment of named individuals can become detrimental to cases. If this takes place in the lead up to sentencing, or if it is apparent in court that there will be significant media coverage of the case, then a court will often take account of this ‘extra curial’ punishment dealt out to the offenders by the community via social media. If this happens, courts reduce the penalty they would otherwise impose, on the basis that the offender has already been punished, or is likely to be further punished, by the embarrassment and harassment in the public arena. We have seen this happen with past investigations.

Do not give the courts any excuse to lessen the penalty for the offenders by engaging in online harassment.

ℹ️ For more information: rspcaqld.org.au/news-and-events/news/trial-by-media

05/02/2025

⚠️ Central NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Make sure your animals are inside.

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21:35 Wednesday, 5 February
NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain. Leadville, Dunedoo, Cobbora, Biriwa, Merrygoen, Uarbry

Details:

NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

For people in parts of Central Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:33 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue about central eastern NSW this evening.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are continuing along convergent boundaries over the Central West Slopes and Plains and Central Tablelands with support from an approaching upper trough this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mudgee, Wellington, Gulgong, Hill End and Dunedoo.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

32 mm was recorded at Molong (Post Office) in the 30 minutes to 8:20 pm.

51 mm was recorded at Rocklea (Glenlea) in the 1 hour to 7:51 pm.

56.6 mm was recorded at Doon Ayr (Gloucester River) in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.

93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Singleton at 2:41 pm.

3-4 cm hailstones were observed in Canberra around 3:30 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Early Warning Network: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support

04/02/2025

💔When dogs suddenly go from constant companionship during holidays to being left alone during the day, they can feel stressed, hashtag , or bored. This shift can lead to undesirable behaviours, like barking, chewing furniture, or digging up the backyard.

But don’t worry—there are proactive steps you can take to help your furry friend adjust and keep them happy.

https://www.petcloud.com.au/d/blog/help-dogs-adjust-post-holiday-routines/

Help your dog adjust to post-holiday routines with ease! Discover tips to prevent separation anxiety and boredom.

04/02/2025

Don't lock pets and kids in cars. They become hot in seconds.

Drivers are being warned not to accidentally lock their loved ones in the car as temperatures soar in the coming days, with new RAA data showing more than 600 had to be freed from vehicles in South Australia last year.

30/01/2025

Would you order one of your dog?
These Rugs Look Almost Exactly Like Real Dogs Napping 🐶 by Emily O'Leary