Resources for ageing with pets
Pets are a vitally important component of most people’s lives and that shouldn't cease once they enter an aged care setting. The joy that pets bring to residents is undeniable, it is the honesty of the interaction with pets that is most heart-warming.
—Marana Gardens, Southport QLD
Useful Resources
In-home support for older adults with pets
- Pets and Positive Ageing Inc
Moving from Your Family Home Soon? - Pets for Life, Caloundra QLD
- Animal Care for Seniors at Home (ACSAH), Cairns QLD
- Neighbour Aid Pets – Sydney, Inner West
iwna.com.au - Companion Animal Loss Support Group (VIC)
(03) 9265 2111
- South Port Day Links – Port Melbourne VIC
- Pet Medical Crisis Fund petmedicalcrisisfund.com.au
- RSPCA NSW Aged Care Program – NSW (02) 9770 7555
- PAWS for Connection, NSW
Adoption programmes
- awlsa.com.au (SA)
- gapnsw.org.au (NSW)
- gapsa.org.au (SA)
- gaptas.org.au (TAS)
- greyhoundsaspets.com.au (WA)
- greyhoundrescue.com.au (Sydney)
- amazinggreys.com.au (Melbourne)
Programmes and training
- Open Colleges Animal Care Course
opencolleges.edu.au/courses/animal-care - Delta Society
deltasociety.com.au
- Pet as Therapy Training for Volunteer Handlers velmaspetsastherapy.com.au
Planning for the care of your Pet
If you need to go into hospital or temporary care - or if you pass away - how can you make sure your pet will be looked after? Planning for your pet in an emergency or change of circumstances can help ensure they continue to receive the care they need.
Pets and Positive Ageing (PAPA)
Download the Petcare PlanMobile vets
New South Wales
- Pet Doc (02) 9823 4556 (western Sydney)
- Ashburner Veterinary Homecall Service, Manly M: 0417 216 820
- Newcastle Mobile 02 4969 8200
- The Roaming Vet – Sydney 0402 343 484
- Aussie Mobile Vet www.aussiemobilevet.com.au 1300 120 885
Queensland
- Dr Jo Squire Mobile Vet CairnsPhone: 0408 779 820 E-mail: josquirevet@gmail.com
- Gympie - Family Pet Vet Care Mobile Service 0488 511 119
- Manly Road Veterinary Hospital, Manly West 07 3396 9733
Victoria
- Sale – The Vets www.vetsale.com.au 03 5143 0577
- At Home Vet Care – Melbourne 03 9115 1472
Tasmania
- Sorell Veterinary Centre www.sorellveterinarycentre.com.au 03 6269 2323
- Creature Calls - greater Hobart, Channel and Huon Valley regions 0480 331 429
Northern Territory
- HomeVet - Darwin mobile vet service (08) 8927 3657
- Litchfield Vet - Darwin and surrounding areas
- The Ark Animal Hospital08 8932 9738 - Darwin, Palmerston and surrounding areas
South Australia
- Dr Mac Mobile Vet 0466 519 444
Western Australia
- Dr Siavash Noor – Perth - (08) 6555-6852
Listings are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement by CANA. Please contact providers directly to confirm their services, coverage and suitability. For veterinary emergencies, contact your nearest veterinary hospital.