Australians love our pets. In fact, there are almost 29 million pets compared to around 25 million Aussie humans! Ruff-ly three in five households are home to a pet, the most popular ‘fur babies’ being dogs and cats. Turn to the paw-some advertisers in this special feature to help your pet live their best life.
Belconnen Veterinary Centre: State-of-the-art veterinary hospital offering advanced veterinary care
Belconnen Veterinary Centre is setting the standard for veterinary care by combining exceptional patient care with a wide range of cutting-edge medical services. With a team of highly skilled veterinarians and nurses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to the patient’s wellbeing, this hospital is dedicated to providing a strong patient-outcome focus centred on accurate diagnosis and prompt, minimally-invasive treatment.
At the heart of Belconnen Veterinary Centre’s services is its commitment to advanced diagnostics. Equipped with the most progressive technology, including CT and MRI scanners, the hospital offers comprehensive imaging capabilities that allow for a non-invasive thorough examination of internal structures, providing crucial insights into complex cases that aid in a fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
The CT enables veterinarians to detect and diagnose a range of conditions, including fractures, tumours, and internal organ abnormalities, with incredible precision whilst MRI generates highly detailed images of soft tissue structure and is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and joints.
To complement the advance imaging capabilities, the skilled surgical team performs a range of procedures from laparoscopic desexing and BOAS surgery to complex fracture repairs and cruciate surgery (TPLO).
Belconnen Veterinary Centre understands that compassionate care is just as important as advanced technology. The dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses is committed to providing personalised attention to each patient, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing throughout their visit. The hospital believes in building strong relationships with both pets and their owners, making every effort to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen
DON’T FRET PET! EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF DOG MINDING
Dog lovers are providing wonderful care for dogs when their owners go out of town. Is this something that you would love to do? You can mind as often or as little as you like.
Many dogs fret when left at home alone or have to spend their day in a cage. Don’t Fret Pet! dog minders share their homes and hearts with furry visitors so that these pooches can have a happy holiday, too.
Operating for 29 years, Don’t Fret Pet! has a loyal team of dedicated dog minders – but they need more minders on their team so that more pooches can experience warm and loving care.
You tell them what size and breed of dogs would suit you and they’ll contact you when the right dog comes along for you. The visiting dog will bring their own bedding, food and toys while all bookings, insurance fees and paperwork are taken care of by the professional Don’t Fret Pet! team.
You just need to provide the visiting pooch with lots of TLC and you’ll be rewarded with a wagging tail as well as a daily allowance. You won’t be on your own as Don’t Fret Pet! supports you 24/7. They are committed to looking after their team of dog minders.
Here is what some minders have said about minding for Don’t Fret Pet!:
I used to mind dogs for friends of friends which was great until one of them got “difficult”. I now only mind for Don’t Fret Pet so that I can enjoy the dog minding without the hassles.
I just want to thank Don’t Fret Pet for this amazing opportunity in looking after the wonderful pets.
I have minded for another dog minding business but the support from Don’t Fret Pet! is brilliant. They were there when I needed them, are always friendly and helpful.
Minding dogs for Don’t Fret Pet is fabulous.
Getting started couldn’t be easier. You can either jump online at dontfretpet.com.au and apply, or give them a call on 1300 30 70 21.
Hanrob Pet Hotels is the pet lovers’ choice for Canberra
Hanrob Pet Hotels is the leading provider of pet boarding, dog daycare, dog training, animal studies and pet transport services in Australia. For over 40 years, we have been committed to providing the best care for your dogs and cats and offer a range of services to suit your pet’s needs, from luxury boarding accommodations to fun-filled daycare experiences, expert dog training, animal studies to develop a career in pet services, plus safe and reliable pet transport.
Our team of professional and dedicated pet lovers ensures that your dog or cat receives the highest level of care and attention to give them a home away from home. Trust us to take care of your pet’s every need, and enjoy the peace of mind knowing your pet is in the best hands possible!
Hanrob’s Pet Hotel in Canberra is a purpose-built pet boarding facility with a bustling on-site dog daycare centre and dog training academy. Led by Marielle Wilson, Hanrob Canberra has a wonderful local team of experienced pet services staff, including trained animal welfare professionals and experienced dog trainers.
Our Canberra team pride themselves on taking loving care of pets of ACT residents and providing a comfortable and safe home away from home for pets when their owners have to travel. Set in serene bushlands, wonderful leafy aspects from every angle are enjoyed by our furry guests and perfect for dog walks and play time. We also have a convenient pet retail offering at our facility that offers a wide range of premium eat, treat and play items for you to spoil your pet.
We look forward to seeing you and your pets at Hanrob Canberra.
Hanrob is the Pet Lovers’ Choice.
Hanrob Pet Hotels, Canberra | 88 Mugga Ln, Symonston
- T: 1300 426 762
- E: [email protected]
- W: hanrob.com.au
Paws in Cooma at Sandy’s Grooming Tails & K9 Café
Dogs dig it. You’ll love it. We are the friendliest and most charming little dog shop you’ll ever find! The team here at SGTails in Cooma are knowledgeable and passionate about all things doggo – we are just as crazy about dogs as you!
We have many services to help your dog to be their best selves and we love helping you spoil them.
Our Professional Grooming Service pampers all types of dogs, and we have many years of experience and knowhow with pooches great and small. We also offer health and wellbeing treatments, microchipping and day boarding.
Our K9 cafe will have your dog drooling over our homemade, fancy and all-time favourite dog treats. The shop is loaded with great quality products, fashion accessories and nifty giftware. We pride ourselves on our experience and knowledge of the products we keep in store and love to spend time talking about your dog’s needs.
Make a date with friends or your dog. Sit down and relax while doggo enjoys a ‘puppucino’ and you can indulge in barista-made coffee, shakes, smoothies or try Kimmy’s famous homemade scones. Mmm … to die for.
Come hang out … you’ll be sure to meet some beautiful dogs and like-minded people when you visit us. Our place is especially great for socialising dogs with other dogs and people in a calm environment.
We are very proud to say Sandys Grooming Tails & K9 Café is a multi-award-winning business and fast becoming a No.1 tourist attraction for dog lovers who visit the beautiful Cooma region.
167 Sharp St, Cooma NSW
CVES: A 24/7 lifeline for pets
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (CVES) is a lifeline for pets in urgent need of care. Operating 24/7 on weekends, public holidays and 6pm-8am weeknights, our dedicated team of skilled veterinary professionals provide comprehensive emergency services, from critical interventions to advanced diagnostics.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a compassionate approach, they save lives, ease pet owners’ worries, and collaborate closely with regular veterinarians.
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service is a trusted pillar of the community, ensuring the wellbeing of our furry friends when it matters most.
21 Crinigan Circuit, Gungahlin
- T: 02 6225 7257
- E: [email protected]
- W: cves.com.au
Central Bark Pet Styling: Looking after all of your dog’s grooming needs
Central Bark has been in operation since 2019. We pride ourselves on our understanding of all things dog related. We have on staff a dog nutritionist, a vet nurse, a dog training psychologist, a dog trainer and, of course, several qualified dog groomers.
We can offer breed cuts for any breed of dog – teddy bear cuts for that cute style, while hand-stripping and de-shedding of long-coated dogs is one of our specialities.
All dogs benefit from a regular professional groom, even short-coated breeds. We specialise in skin care for dogs with problem skin and have several options available to help treat various skin conditions.
Central Bark is owned and operated by Debbie Hart, owner of BarkRoyal Dog Day Spa and Day Care, voted Canberra’s Best Groomer 2022 in the Quality Business Awards.
We look forward to becoming a regular part of your dog’s wellness regime.
90A Phyllis Ashton Circuit, Gungahlin
SitDropStay Canberra: In-home behaviour consulting services
If your dog can perform certain tasks with ease, yet struggles to regulate emotions, or is finding new interactions stressful, or is a new puppy who is not settling in so well, then your dog may be in need of the help of a behaviour specialist. At SitDropStay Canberra we practise natural dogmanship and relationship-based training to help you better understand and work with your dog, to enhance bonding and communication.
We come to you!
