Winter 2026

Our cover story with Michelle Potts Weedman explores what it truly means to create a home for animals in need and how compassion can transform lives. Our friends at Kinetix share valuable advice on creating a supportive home environment that helps our pets stay comfortable, healthy and mobile. We shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by welfare organisations around the country and celebrate the remarkable journeys of Kai and Nori, two rehabilitated turtles, released back into the ocean by the Two Oceans Aquarium, and even take a closer look at one of nature’s smallest but most fascinating homemakers with our ant facts feature.

Whether your family was carefully chosen from a breeder’s waiting list or arrived unexpectedly through rescue, fostering or a chance encounter, I hope this issue reminds you that home isn’t something we build alone. It’s something we create together with the animals who share our lives.

So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in with your favourite furry companion, and enjoy the issue.

Happy reading!