Now that you’ve created a Shelter account on Waldo’s Friends and uploaded your animals on the Pet Finder, what’s next? From time to time, you need to let people know what’s going on with your rescues. A fostered dog may now be ready for adoption, or a young kitten may have just completed all her… Continue reading How to Edit an Animal Listing on Waldo’s Friends’ Pet Finder

Are you working for a cat animal rescue or dog shelter based in Australia that’s seeking to expand its reach? You’ve come to the right place! Waldo’s Friends aims to help pet rescues connect with prospective fosters and adopters through its Pet Finder—an absolutely free pet rescue listing platform. Utilise this online platform by signing… Continue reading How to Use the Shelter Dashboard on Waldo’s Friends

Are you looking for ways to spread the word about your rescue animals? Whether they’re in need of temporary care or ready for adoption, you can let everyone know about it by posting your rescues on our brand new and absolutely free pet rescue listing platform. As an ACNC-registered not-for-profit, Waldo’s Friends strives to give… Continue reading How to Post an Animal Listing on Waldo’s Friends’ Pet Finder

These days, more and more pawrents are concerned about the well-being of their pets. They focus not just on providing for their pets’ basic needs (food, shelter, and medical care), but on finding unique ways to improve their pets’ physical, mental, and social welfare. Canine owners can go the extra mile for their four-legged best… Continue reading Backyard Fun: Create a Sensory Garden for Your Dog

House cats are natural predators who love to hunt. Just like their ancestors that lived in the wild, they have agile bodies made for hunting as well as keen senses that help them catch their prey. You’ll see it in the way your cat leaps to catch the feather at the end of the wand… Continue reading Backyard Fun: Create a Catio for Your Cat

As pawrents, we’ve all fallen under the marketing spell of the “hottest” pet toys and bought them for our furbabies… only to find them ignored and gathering dust in a corner. Instead, our pets have found joy in the simplest of things, such as an old teddy bear or a tattered paper bag that has… Continue reading 12 Easy DIY Toys to Make for Cats and Dogs

Yes, coffee plants are toxic to cats.  Coffee plants are flowering plants that belong to the Rubiaceae family. Some of their flowering species produce seeds, which become the caffeinated beverage. At present, there are over 120 species grown and traded around the world. Two of the most popular species are Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora… Continue reading Are Coffee Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, hoya plants are not toxic to cats. Named after the botanist Thomas Hoy, hoya plants are also called wax plant, wax vine, waxflower, Hindu Rope Plant, and Porcelain Flower. This genus has more than 500 species that grow in countries such as Australia, India, Philippines, and Thailand. The tropical plants are mostly evergreen perennial… Continue reading Are Hoya Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, dracaena plants are toxic to cats.  Belonging to the family Asparagaceae, Dracaena is a plant genus that has about 120 species. These succulent shrubs and trees commonly grow in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central America. Dracaena fragrans (corn plant), Dracaena surculosa (gold dust), Dracaena marginata (dragon tree), and Dracaena sanderiana (lucky bamboo) are well-known… Continue reading Are Dracaena Plants Toxic to Cats?

We love dog-friendly bushwalks more than your average dog family and Bidjigal Reserve did not disappoint. Last month, when Waldo had spent a few too many sullen Saturdays giving us third degree guilt stares, we decided to venture out and find a new walk that satisfied our tried and tested dog walking criteria: The bushwalk… Continue reading Sydney Dog-Friendly Walks: Bidjigal Reserve NSW

A healthy dog is a happy dog! Keep your pooch in tip-top shape through consistent exercise to help him live better and longer. Whether he’s a playful puppy, a full-grown adult, or even a senior dog, your four-legged friend will benefit from active pursuits that’ll keep him physically and mentally stimulated. Aside from giving him… Continue reading 5 Fun Sports to Try with Your Dog

Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers—humans throw parties for every and any occasion we can think of. These lively celebrations bring people together to commemorate a special event, and in the process, create even more unforgettable happy memories.  As a loving pet parent, you can do the same for your best furry friend and surprise him… Continue reading Your Complete Guide to Throwing the Best Pet Party

Have you noticed changes in your dog’s appearance, energy levels, and mobility over the past few months? If you’ve had your pooch for quite some time, it’s normal to see him slowing down as he gets older. However, it’s important to know that not all dogs hit the senior mark at the same time. Aside… Continue reading How Can I Tell if My Dog is a Senior? (6 Ways to Tell)

Aging is a natural process that leads to senescence, “a decline of biological functions and of the organism’s ability to adapt to metabolic stress.” It is normal for your beloved cats grow older through the passing of time. However, the good news is that more and more cats are living longer due to advancements in… Continue reading How Can I Tell if My Cat is a Senior? (6 Ways to Tell)

Just like us, cats go through various life stages and have different needs at every stage. It’ll take years before they are officially called “seniors,” but once they reach the age of 7, their metabolism and activity levels may start to slow down. As such, their nutritional needs alter as well. This Waldo’s Friends article… Continue reading The Best Food to Feed an Elderly Cat

It is not recommended for cats to eat jam due to the fruit and sugar content. Jam is a jarred jelly product made with crushed fruits, sugar, and water. Almost any fruit can be turned into jam, but it is recommended to use fruits high in pectin, which is a key component in achieving the… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Jam?

Yes, cats can eat mussels once in a while. Mussels are bivalve mollusks commonly found in saltwater and freshwater habitats. They are a seafood delicacy contained within elongated and asymmetrical shells. There are about 17 species of mussel that are consumable. These are prepared through boiling, steaming, roasting, or frying in butter or oil. Just… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Mussels?

Yes, cats can eat pumpkin seeds. Also known as pepita in North America, pumpkin seeds are edible, oval-shaped seeds taken from pumpkins and other squash variants. The seeds are light green in colour and have a white outer husk. Packed with fat (particularly linoleic and oleic acids), protein, and dietary fiber, pumpkin seeds can be… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Pumpkin Seeds?

Dogs should not eat raw pork because it may be contaminated with harmful organisms. Pork is a type of meat that comes from domestically raised pigs. It may be safely eaten by humans in freshly cooked and preserved forms. Though cooked and unseasoned pork may be given to canines in very limited amounts, raw pork… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Raw Pork?

Dogs should not eat raw fish because harmful organisms may be present. Fish is an amazing source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins D and B12. Dogs can eat small, short-lived fish such as flounder, salmon, pike, ocean whitefish, lake whitefish, herring, walleye, and Arctic char. However, they should be cooked and unseasoned form. … Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Raw Fish?

Dogs should not eat raw bacon because of the possibility of harmful organisms. Usually taken from a pig’s stomach or back, bacon is cured animal meat that is known for being high in sodium and fat. Cooked bacon is not recommended for dogs to eat because of its nutritional profile. In the same way, raw… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Raw Bacon?

If you’re a true believer in the “Adopt don’t shop” mantra, then don’t stop at adopting your little bundle of joy. Continue showing your support for the great work done by animal rescue shelters by purchasing these adorable rescue parent products from shelter online shops. Take your pick from these 10 bark-tastic products that will… Continue reading 10 Dog-Themed Products to Show Your Support for Animal Shelters

Raise your hand if you’re a certified cat lady or a mad cat man who’s all for responsible pet ownership. By purchasing these 10 animal shelter items for cat lovers (which you can gift to yourself or someone else!), you show your support for rescue shelters that take in abandoned cats until they’re ready to… Continue reading 10 Purr-fect Animal Shelter Items for Cat Lovers

A proud pooch parent can never own too many dog-themed products, and a proud rescue pet parent can never support too many shelters! Here are 10 options that will definitely make the cut if you’re keen to spread the #adoptdontshop love, while snagging some sweet goods for friends and family. The best part? These dog-themed… Continue reading 10 Paw-Some Dog-Themed Products for Rescue Supporters

Yes, Váhy is cruelty free. Váhy is a boutique natural fragrance house that creates genderless perfumes. Its founders Kate Macdonald and Anna Weatherlake created a modern fragrance line that inspired wanderlust as well as the desire for balance and simplicity in life. The company is committed to only using the finest and most ethical ingredients.… Continue reading Is Váhy Cruelty Free?

Yes, NCLA Beauty is cruelty free. Established in 2010, NCLA Beauty was developed by sisters Elin and Anh-Thu Dannerstedt who dreamed of bringing “clean, effective beauty products” to customers. The American brand is known for crafting feel-good, original, and sensorial beauty products for the lips, hands, nails, and body.  When clicking on an item in… Continue reading Is NCLA Beauty Cruelty Free?

Yes, Mitty is cruelty free. Launched in 2014, Mitty is a brand that manufactures and sells salon-quality nail products throughout Australia. These include gel polish sets, nail art brush kits, clean up tools, and polish removers. Their website even offers in-person and virtual nail training courses.  The nail art brand was developed by Mitra Burns… Continue reading Is Mitty Cruelty Free?

People from all over the world have shown their generosity by donating money and coming up with creative ways to help Australia’s relief and recovery efforts for the bushfires. Setting up a fundraiser is another way you can show your support for the volunteers and evacuees, as well as the wildlife animals and habitat gravely… Continue reading How to Responsibly Fundraise for Australian Bushfires

With approximately 18.6 million hectares (46 million acres) of land burned by the bushfires across Australia, it comes as no surprise that over 1.25 billion animals have been tragically killed, gravely injured, or displaced from forests and reserves that they consider home. Minister of the Environment Sussan Ley estimates that in New South Wales alone,… Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Wildlife Injured by Australian Bushfires

Help comes in many forms, and any kind of assistance is greatly appreciated by the survivors of a natural disaster. Donating funds to help Australia recover from the wake of the catastrophic bushfires and record breaking heat may be the most obvious and fastest way to assist the country, but there are other ways you… Continue reading 10 Other Ways You Can Support Bushfire Recovery