It’s a statistic that stops you in your tracks: 1 in 6 Australian pet owners are now seriously considering rehoming their beloved animals because they simply can't afford to keep them. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, the bond between humans and their "fur babies" is being pushed to a breaking point.



Brent is joined by Naomi Mancktelow from the Petstock Foundation. We’re pulling back the curtain on the "quiet crisis" facing our living rooms and shelters. From owners skipping their own meals to feed their dogs, to the thousands of perfectly trained pets sitting in rescue centers, we explore the reality of pet ownership in 2026 and how a community-led "Buddy" system is trying to keep families together.

It&rsquo;s a statistic that stops you in your tracks:&nbsp;1 in 6 Australian pet owners are now seriously considering rehoming their beloved animals because they simply can't afford to keep them. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, the bond between humans and their "fur babies" is being pushed to a breaking point.

Brent is joined by Naomi Mancktelow from the Petstock Foundation. We&rsquo;re pulling back the curtain on the "quiet crisis" facing our living rooms and shelters. From owners skipping their own meals to feed their dogs, to the thousands of perfectly trained pets sitting in rescue centers, we explore the reality of pet ownership in 2026 and how a community-led "Buddy" system is trying to keep families together.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.