Pet Owners Can Avoid Bushfire Grief
| Australians are all too familiar with the aftermath of bushfire season. In recent years, major bushfires around the country have caused mass destruction of property and loss of human life. However, one risk often overlooked in mainstream media coverage is the extensive loss of pets and livestock when a bushfire hits. But research shows that having a plan that includes household animals can help avoid the pain of losing them in a natural disaster. Today we spoke to Macquarie University psychologist, Mel Taylor about the importance of making those plans. |