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PAWS Pet Therapy is a not-for-profit organization that trains volunteers and their dogs to provide specialized pet therapy to people with special needs.

22/10/2026

Happy National Wombat Day 2026!

Today we’re celebrating Australia’s wonderfully sturdy burrowing marsupials—expert diggers, dedicated grass munchers and neighbours who take home renovations very seriously!

Wombat Day raises awareness of these unique animals and their vital role as “ecosystem engineers”, helping keep soil healthy and creating burrows that other wildlife can use for shelter. Sadly, they face threats including habitat loss, land clearing, vehicle strikes and sarcoptic mange.

At our PAWS Pet Therapy Orangeville office, we have two much-loved resident wombats, Walter and Kevin. Both have been locals for many years, quietly overseeing the grounds and occasionally rearranging them, and providing some special pet therapy for PAWS staff.

Thanks to our amazing and dedicated wombat carers, Mel and Mitch from Wombat Watch, both boys have been successfully treated for mange and are now proudly showing off their healthy new coats. Looking very handsome, gentlemen!

Our dogs might get most of the limelight, but today belongs to the underground management team!

20/10/2026

Congratulations to our three new teams who attended Saturday’s training and assessment day.

We're excited to welcome Georgie & Hallie, Jacqueline & Freddy; and Yaiza & Chilli, and look forward to getting them out and about, bringing smiles, wellbeing and a little dog hair to the people they meet!

A big thank you to our wonderful training team for, once again, giving up your Saturday to guide, encourage and support our newest recruits. We couldn’t do it without you!

Welcome to the PAWS family!

If you'd like to join the PAWS team, check us out at www.pawspettherapy.com

We have one more training day for the year - 12th December 2026.

15/10/2026

04/10/2026

Today is World Animal Day!

Aiming to bring people together to raise awareness of animal welfare and help make the world a kinder, safer place for all animals.

The 2026 theme is “See the World Through Their Eyes”. It encourages us to consider how animals experience the world and how our choices affect their lives, wellbeing and habitats.

For PAWS, it’s a lovely reminder to celebrate the love our animals give us and everyone they work with—and to return that love by understanding their needs, respecting their comfort and keeping them safe.

What a wonderful world we’d live in if we all took a little inspiration from our animals. Unconditional love, no hidden agendas, no keeping score… just pure love, trust and joy in being together.

28/09/2026

Welcome to the PAWS Orangeville office! Our newest furry friend, Beethoven, spent his 1st day on the job. As you can see it was exhausting! Hopefully one day down the track, Pam & Beethoven will head out and begin some awesome pet therapy visits of their own! 💜🐾🐾

28/09/2026

PAWS In Action!

This little cutie Hattie and her Mum Wendy make the staff at the Southern Highlands Cancer Centre grin from ear to ear when they visit 🤗 An excellent job Hattie!!

24/09/2026

How can the PAWS dogs assist your students?
We're taking bookings for 2027!

Address

PO Box 9364
Bathurst, NSW
2572

Website

http://www.pawspettherapy.com/

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