Why having two dogs is better than one

Dog Rescue Newcastle members provided these photos of dog pairs, and a couple of packs of four, while urging those with the capacity to consider a second dog. Visit the organisation's social media or website to check out dogs available for adoption.

Dogs are social animals by nature, Dog Rescue Newcastle volunteer Jillian Kerr says.

"They love being part of a household, but when you're all at work and the kids are at school, they can become extremely lonely. For some dogs, this will set up a chain of negative behaviours from their separation anxiety," Jillian said.