With more of us working from home than ever before, and our neighbours up and down the Hume showing us that a lockdown may be necessary at any time, we need to keep looking after our pets so they can continue to be there for us.

Whether it's taking your pets to the vet more often, or just making your backyard more friendly and inviting to native visitors, we can all appreciate the important part that other critters play in adding meaningfulness and enrichment to all of our lives.

So have a read of the latest Canberra Pet Pet Owners' Guide HERE and make sure your best non-human friends are being taken care of.