Puppy love: Colourful ‘cuddlepillars’ the new craze for dishlickers

Nature is full of unusual pairings, and more than any other species, dogs seem happy to be friends with just about anyone.

You don’t have to look far to find the lovely story of the Labrador who was best friends with an elephant; the hound who adopted a baby owl; Fred the retriever and his buddy, Dennis the duck; and brave Milo the dachshund, who decided Bonedigger the lion would be his BFF. And who could forget Canberra’s most lovable pair of mates: Solo and Zama?

But you might not be aware that there’s a whole new phenomenon of animal pairings sweeping through the community, right here in Canberra.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/puppy-love-colourful-cuddlepillars-the-new-craze-for-dishlickers/275150 

Get your greyhound fix with global dog walk taking place this weekend

With all the recent focus on greyhound racing, the groups that probably haven’t featured enough in this debate are the hardworking adoptions groups and volunteers.

Whether or not you agree with the ban on racing in the Territory, there are many organisations in and around Canberra that work around the clock to help find good homes for healthy and behaviourally-sound greyhounds from all walks of life.

Read more at https://the-riotact.com/get-your-greyhound-fix-with-global-dog-walk-taking-place-this-weekend/250558