Lara Shannon, dog behaviourist, TV presenter and author, catches up with fellow ambassador of the Companion Animal Network, John Deeks. Ms Shannon introduces her own dogs and explains how owning a rescue animal can be very rewarding. It’s estimated that 200,000 cats and dogs are euthanised each year in Australia and Ms Shannon tells how we can help reduce that number. Listen in for some great tips on costs, breeds and the importance of finding the best pet for you. For more information, visit https://australiacan.org.au/; to find out more about the positive effects of pets in retirement villages, go to https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/ and visit https://larashannon.com/.