This winter around 5,000 animals are expected to come through the doors of The Lost Dogs’ Home.

On this edition of Pets-A-Loud, the team will tell you more about some of the life-changing programs at the Home, including foster care, behavioural, and shelter medicine. You’ll hear about some of the special animals who were given a second chance through these programs, only made possible thanks to the support of people like you.

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On this edition of Pets-A-Loud, you’ll hear all about The Lost Dogs’ Home’s new mobile desexing service MADI, and how it’s going to improve the wellbeing of pet cats across Victoria. The Pets-A-Loud team will also tell you why desexing is so important, and debunk some common desexing myths.

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Once you’ve experienced the love of a dog, it’s hard to imagine life without one. On this edition of Pets-A-Loud, the team from The Lost Dogs’ Home is celebrating our canine companions.

Want to get a new dog or puppy? You’ll find out why adoption is the best option. You’ll hear an update from the loving new owner of Roffie, who was adopted from the Home’s Campaspe shelter. You’ll also take away some tips on how to keep your pooch happy and healthy.

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May 9-15 is National Volunteer Week: a time to acknowledge and celebrate volunteers and their invaluable contribution to our community.

On this edition of Pets-A-Loud, you’ll find out how you can volunteer to help animals in need. You’ll also hear from some volunteers at The Lost Dogs’ Home about what inspired them to get involved, and why it’s so rewarding.

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May is National Photography Month and to celebrate this episode of Pets-A-Loud is all about pet and animal photography. You’ll hear what it’s like to work as a wildlife photographer and pet photographer. You’ll also take away some handy tips on how to capture the best photos of your pet.

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World Veterinary Day is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the life-saving work of vets and vet nurses.

To mark the occasion, this edition of Pets-A-Loud is all about vets and vet care. Join the team from The Lost Dogs’ Home for tips on how to become a vet. You’ll also take a closer look at the Home’s shelter medicine department and get answers to some common pet health questions.

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On this mixed bag edition of Pets-A-Loud, the team from The Lost Dogs’ Home will take a closer look at the involvement of animals in war.

April is also Adopt a Greyhound Month, so you’ll hear why these gentle giants make great pets. The Lost Dogs’ Home 2016 Adopt-A-Thon is also wrapping up at the end of April, so tune in to find out how you can make a difference to cats and kittens in need.

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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than two million renting families are pet owners. However, despite the numbers, many renters struggle to find pet-friendly rentals. In fact, pets and rental properties continue to be a hot topic of conversation for renters and landlords alike.

More people are renting than ever before. So on this edition of Pets-A-Loud we are packing our boxes and loading the moving van as we talk about renting with pets.

Coming up on this edition of Pets-A-Loud:

Useful websites and links:

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Sharing your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest joys. Dogs, cats and other pets give us unconditional love, loyalty and acceptance.

However, making the decision to adopt a dog or cat is a big one. Caring for an animal goes beyond providing food, water and shelter. Potential pet owners need to do some thinking and research to make sure their new pet is the right one for their lifestyle.

On this edition of Pets-A-Loud the team take a look at animal adoption. Also on the show:

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Along with fun and sun, summer also brings loud noises, courtesy of firework displays and thunderstorms. While many of us love seeing the sky light up in a technicolour wonderland, or as a result of Mother Nature, for our pets storms and pyrotechnics can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety.

On this edition of JOY’s very own show about pets, the Pets-A-Loud team is going to take a look at some of the things pet owners can do to help their pets stay calm during storms and fireworks this summer.

Also on this summer special:

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