Kate & Her Rescue Maremma Wolf
Wolf was one year old when Kate adopted him. Being a Maremma, he’s not your typical suburban pet dog. Kate was Wolf’s fifth home. When his placement didn’t work out, the rescue organisation rang Kate. She jumped in the car, just to meet him and have a look. But it was love at first sight.…
Mumma Zura, an American Staffy who has fostered over 200 puppies
Meet Zura, a blue American Staffy who has earned the nickname ‘Mumma’ due to the incredible foster work she does with so many litter of puppies. Chris and his partner Scott adopted Zura as a pup from RSPCA NSW around five years ago. When Zura was just over a year old, they sensed she wanted…
Ep.9 Paw Wow with Pet Portrait Artist, Niki Firmin
Bowie had the pleasure to be drawn by Niki. She also shared her inspiration and journey of becoming a pet portrait artist with Master Bowie, and her drawing approach that manages to capture each animal’s unique personality. Tell us a bit about yourself…My name is Niki Firmin and I am a pet portrait artist. I…
Katrina & Her Guardian Angel Lacey
Meet Katrina from Perth, WA and her rescue assistance dog, Lacey. Katrina shared her story with Master Bowie. How did Lacey come to your life? Over 7 years ago I began a search for a dog that could possibly learn to alert to my medical condition, do some tasks and help with my active lifestyle.…
Bella & Roo – A Tale of Hope, Love and Second Chances
Meet Bella and her rescue dog, Roo. Hello, my name is Bella and I’m a specialist veterinary nurse living on a station in outback NSW. I’m also the founder of BLOOD Hound Australia, a social media campaign advocating for blood donor dogs. How did Roo come to my life?I was actually looking at the profile…
Ep.8 Paw Wow with Kevin & The Dingoes
Meet Kevin Newman, one of the volunteers at the Dingo Discovery Sanctuary, Research and Education Centre. Master Bowie had a quick chat with Kevin during our tour at the Sanctuary. We learned so much about the dingoes – thanks Kevin for the informative and entertaining tour! Growing up, Kevin has always been interested in Australian…
Jeannette & Highway found each other on Hume Highway
If you believe in fate and that some things are meant to be, then it is Jeannette and Highway’s story. About 4 years ago Jeannette Freeman found a skinny, neglected 8 week old Great Dane X Labrador puppy on the side of the Hume Highway. She took him home and called him ‘Highway’. Jeanette is…
The Homeless and Their Pets
Most of us have seen homeless people on the streets, many accompanied by their non human companions (pets), especially dogs. Their pets often are the oxygen and reason for living for homeless people. Pet Journalist, Caroline Zambrano and her husband have been volunteering for Pets in The Park for a few years. It’s a charity…
A Little Dog with a Big Heart (Un petit chien avec un grand coeur)
It is true that love and joy come in different shapes and forms, and they do come at times when you need them the most. Meet Maoi, a 9 month old coton de tulear and his mum and dad from France. I connected with Maoi’s mum, Sixtine through our love for dogs and our humble…
A Man, His Guitar & Furry Band
Meet Gary, aka the ‘G’ man, Bowie’s non-furry, two-legged friend. Gary is the other half of Sue, a loving father of two beautiful daughters, two dogs and two cats, a teacher by day, a talented guitarist and composer by night, a massive fan of Massive Attack, Jeff Beck and Steve Wilson, an avid music blogger…