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RSPCA Australia 10 Dec 2025

When wellness meets welfare: the hidden cost of puppy yoga

It’s the wellness trend that’s suddenly everywhere; dominating social media feeds, featuring on reality shows and morning news segments, and taking over yoga studios across the country. “Animal yoga” generally featuring puppies or kittens but also extending to other animals including bunnies and even goats, has exploded in popularity, promising a blend of mindfulness and cuddly connection. But delve deeper behind the viral videos and ‘cute’ selfies and a number of serious animal welfare concerns begin to emerge.

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