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Clarence Dog Sports promotes Dog Agility as a competitive sport whilst always supporting the concept of Fun and Safety for both Dogs and Handlers!

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Happy Paws Haven is a shelter for abandoned and homeless cats and kittens operating in Grafton. Happy Paws Haven also takes in a limited number of dogs, which not only housed in Grafton, but also in volunteer carer's homes in the surrounding area. Happy Paws Haven's mission is to re-home healthy unwanted or abandoned cats and dogs using the HappyPaws website and through the local media, veterinary clinics and ‘word of mouth'.

All animals up for adoption are rescued or abandoned healthy cats and dogs that have been vet checked, immunized, micro-chipped and de-sexed.

If you need assistance to find a new home for a pet you can no longer keep, are looking to adopt a dog or adopt a cat or would like to volunteer to assist with looking after the animals in the shelter or with fundraising please contact Sally Rogers:

Telephone 02 6644 9936 or 0419 404 766 

Australian Terriers, locally bred by Val and Richard Poxon

 The Australian Terrier is a great little dog. Small, short legged, rough coated with pricked ears. They have a bright expression and weigh in at around 6kgs. 

These little guys are alert inquisitive spirited terriers that bond closely to humans and are usually good natured. The Australian Terrier is a hardy breed that has a lifespan of 14-16 years. They are a real favourite at South Grafton Veterinary Clinic.

If you would like to learn more about Australian Terriers then contact your local breeders; Val and Richard Poxon on 02 6649 4039

For people in the local Grafton and wider Clarence Valley area The Rabbit Sanctuary is a great resource. 

It has become known Australia wide as a helping hand for pet rabbits and the people that care about them.  Their mission is to raise the cultural value of rabbits as companion animals and to re-home them into loving homes through rescue and adoption.  If you are thinking of buying a rabbit please phone The Rabbit Sanctuary in nearby Rushforth to arrange a visit.  There are many gorgeous bunnies there awaiting adoption. There are a wide range of rabbit breeds and colours. There are baby rabbits, young rabbits and older rabbits that need a good home. 

Please adopt a rabbit or offer to rescue or foster a rabbit if you have the time. 

Having a House Rabbit as a Pet

Rabbits can live in the house just like a cat or dog. They are easier to litter train than a cat given their territorial nature.  Once they choose their toileting spot, if you put the litter tray there they will use it forever!  Change it each day and your house guests will never know you have a pet unless they spot him or her sitting near the glass door looking out or peeking out from behind the lounge! 

Rabbits love to sit at your feet or on your lap while you watch television.  They can also be taken out on a rabbit harness and lead but be careful of the outdoor dangers such as dogs and cats.  A rabbit on a harness will lead you rather than the other way around.  That makes for a lot of fun and great exercise!  Taking your rabbit out on a harness gives him or her the chance for some fresh grass and exercise for you both.

Rabbit Care

Riverbank Animal Hospital is a big supporter of The Rabbit Sanctuary where all the rabbits come for check-ups and medical attention.  Dr Chris Gough has lots of experience in treating rabbits both in England and Australia.  He is known at The Rabbit Sanctuary as the 'Rabbit Vet'!  Every rabbit adopted from Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary receives a voucher for a free health check at Riverbank Animal Hospital.  This means you can take your new rabbit to the vet for free! The vet will check teeth and general health.  If vaccinations are due this is a great time to get them taking advantage of the free vet consult on offer.

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Clarence Dog Sports promotes Dog Agility as a competitive sport whilst always supporting the concept of Fun and Safety for both Dogs and Handlers

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We are Breeders and Exhibitors and also compete in Obedience and Agility with our Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Blue Hills Rare Breed Stud is an interesting page to visit to see the many types of rare breeds available in Australia.  This site was featured in an ABC documentary.  Visti to see the rare chooks and other rare breeds of domestic livestock which are dying out worldwide at a rate of 3 breeds per day.  If you are thinking of keeping some backyard hens it would help preserve the rare breeds if you chose pure bred chooks.  On this site you will see almost every fowl available with photos to help you identify them.