Media releases
Media Releases
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March 2025
Companion Animal Network Australia welcomes pet-friendly rental reforms in NSW
National animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA or Australia CAN) welcomes the NSW Minns Labor Government’s rental reforms, which include new rules to make it easier for tenants to keep pets in their rental homes.
August 2024
Australia CAN calls to embrace pet-friendly rentals in Tasmania amid rising pet surrenders due to rental issues
Australia’s leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN or CANA) underscores the significant benefits of pet-friendly rentals amid concerns from real estate leaders and property owners in Tasmania about the state government's pet-inclusive rental reforms.
April 2024
CANA calls for desexing, adoption and support amid surge in surrender of unwanted cats
National animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN or CANA) is advocating for desexing, adoption and support amid a surge in surrenders of kitten and cats that are ‘no longer wanted’.
December 2023
Want to feel happier this Christmas? Fostering provides care for pets and support for animal shelters
A carefully considered puppy or kitten can be a perfect gift for Christmas, but not every family is ready for a long-term commitment. The sad reality is that cost-of-living pressures and housing shortage are leading to the surrender of thousands of animals to shelters that are already over capacity.
November 2023
Don’t be fooled by appearances! Companion Animal Network Australia warns pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise!
Is this rescue group for real? During Scams Awareness Week 2023 (27 Nov – 1 Dec), leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is warning pet lovers to watch out for scammers in clever disguise.
January 2023
Companion Animal Network Australia issues warning to pet adopters about pet rescue scams
Leading national animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is warning pet adopters about fake pet rescue groups which are breaking hearts and draining bank accounts.
July 2022
January 2022
Companion Animal Network Australia appoints first CEO in its mission to support the human-animal bond and over 30 million Aussie pets and their families
Leading animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia – Australia CAN (formerly Animal Welfare League Australia) appoints its first Chief Executive Officer, Trish Ennis, in its mission to support the human-animal bond and an estimated 30.4 million* pets and their owners across Australia.
August 2021
Rent with Pets program set to change the status paw on rental laws
Join the pledge to keep pets in homes where they are loved
