Cat people

Dogs think their owners are Gods because they provide them with food, shelter and warmth. Cats think they are Gods themselves for exactly the same reason, but how exactly did cats first domesticate humans and infiltrate themselves into our homes?

Why is Australia a hamster free zone?

Hamsters and gerbils are commonly kept as pets in Europe and the USA, but are banned in Australia for good reasons.

The truth about cats and dogs

A new study shows the benefits of dog ownership of easing loneliness during lockdown, although cats weren’t always so happy with having their owners at home.

The dog’s breakfast of strata pet laws

NSW pet tenancy laws do not reflect the needs of society, with strata by-laws impacting the vulnerable, say UNSW experts.

How pets help people with personality disorders

People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet according to new research led by Curtin University.