Time Out Pet Care

06/05/2025

Australians from all walks of life agree: phasing out live sheep export is the right decision. For years, caring people across the world have been confronted by shocking investigation footage — animals crying out in pain and fear, dragged by their horns, ears and legs, desperately struggling as their throats are cut open, panting uncontrollably in stifling heat, tied up and crammed into car boots, or strapped onto roof racks under the blazing sun.

Australian sheep have endured enough. And caring Australians have had enough of the cruelty — and of bearing witness to the suffering forced upon these animals in the name of profit.

13/02/2025

Chris’ letter in the Canberra Times this morning.

03/02/2025

📣 ATTENTION BATLOW, YOUNG & GUNNING📣

Our Animal Care Truck will be at the following locations next week, offering free health checks, dog C3 vaccinations, cat F3 vaccinations, and microchipping.

This offer is targeted towards low-income earners, pensioners and those experiencing financial hardship.

We will be in your location as per below:

📍 BATLOW
Tuesday 11 February, 8am - 12pm
Batlow Showground, Park Avenue

📍 YOUNG
Wednesday 12 February, 8am - 12pm
Gus Smith Oval, Trafalgar Street

📍GUNNING
Thursday 13 February, 8am - 12pm
Gunning Showground, Warrataw Street

- No bookings required
- Cats must be in carriers, dogs must be on lead
- Maximum of 3 animals per household

For more FAQs, please visithttps://www.awlnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AWL-NSW-Animal-Care-Truck-FAQs.pdf

We hope to see you and your furry friends there! 🐶🐱

This program is proudly supported by the NSW Government.

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

Just saying….

01/02/2025

POSITION AVAILABLE | VETERINARY NURSE

Yass Valley Veterinary is seeking an experienced veterinary nurse to join our growing passionate and friendly team. We are a busy mixed practice vet consisting of 75% small animals and 25% large animals. Our primary hospital is in the township of Yass and our new purpose-built hospital is located in Murrumbateman.

We dedicate one nurse to each vet which helps us provide the best standard of care to our patients, helps the wellbeing of our team, and allows our nurses to be very hands on and involved in all aspects of the veterinary industry. These include assisting in surgery, consultations, large animal out calls etc.

What we can offer
◾️Casual position of 30 hours a week at above award wage working with a knowledgeable and supportive team.
◾️Regular lunch & learn staff trainings.
◾️Continuous training.
◾️Modern and well-equipped hospitals.

About you
◾️Cert IV Vet nursing Qualification (desirable).
◾️Min 1 year experience.
◾️Have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
◾️Highly motivated and honest with a great work ethic.
◾️ Have the ability to work within a large team as well as one on one.
◾️ Flexible and adaptable in a team environment.
◾️A desire to work in a patient-focused, high standard of care practice.

Check out our website https://www.yassvet.com.au/ & our page Yass Valley Veterinary to learn more about us!

If you think you would make a great addition to our team, please send all applications and enquiries to [email protected]

01/02/2025

Such great work

01/02/2025

🔥🌡️ Temperatures are set to soar this week, and our wildlife needs your help to stay cool and hydrated! 💦

Australia’s unique environment often swings between extremes of too much or too little water. During hot weather, a constant source of clean water is vital for our wildlife to drink and clean themselves. Dehydration can be life-threatening, and many species rely on bathing to maintain healthy coats or feathers, which is essential for their survival.

Here’s how you can help:

✅ Place clean water sources around your yard, preferably in the shade, and at various heights and depths to accommodate different species like birds, mammals, insects, and reptiles. 🦘🐦🦔

✅ Regularly clean and disinfect water containers to prevent the spread of disease.

✅ Ensure water containers have escape routes, such as sticks or rocks, to help small animals safely exit. This preventing drownings in ponds, pools, or water troughs.

✅ Enjoy the beauty of wildlife visiting your water stations for a much-needed drink or bath.

Let’s keep our wildlife safe and hydrated during the heatwave!

📷 Photos: Steve, Mel & Cait

16/01/2025

Petition to Western Australian Premier Roger Cook Sign and share to let the WA State Government know we want them to support Federal Labor’s phase out of live sheep exports by sea. This petition is open to all Australian citizens. Urge the WA State Government to support an end to live sheep export...

16/01/2025

Australian mainland states permit killing of nearly 5 million annually as part of industry supplying meat and leather products

16/10/2024

A very interesting article

🚨 WA Sheep Exporters Deny Minister’s Feedlot Visit Request 🚨

WA sheep exporters have denied Agriculture Minister Julie Collins' request to visit a live export feedlot during her tour of Western Australia. Minister Collins has just announced an additional $32.7 million in funding, bringing the government’s total transition package to $139.7 million, aimed at helping the sheep industry move away from live export. 🐑

The Peel Feedlot, operated by Emanuel Exports, declined the visit, despite years of claimed reforms and animal welfare improvements in the industry. This leaves many wondering: if significant progress has been made to improve animal welfare in live export, why not demonstrate these achievements? 🤔

While the live sheep export ban by sea is part of the government’s plan to phase out cruel practices, we acknowledge the concerns of farmers who have worked hard to adapt. However, the future of farming doesn’t have to rely on live export. Humane, sustainable alternatives like the chilled meat trade offer a path forward that can benefit both animals and farmers.

As we move towards the 2028 ban, it’s important we remain committed to transparency, progress, and a compassionate future for our farming communities and the animals in their care.

🌱 Let’s keep pushing for a future without live export—where everyone benefits. 🌱