Film
The Secret Life of Pets: the movie
Pet antics have dominated YouTube for years, so it was only a matter of time before a movie came along tapping into the human qualities we project upon...
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Bars
Dog-friendly pubs in Melbourne
Dogs are our best friends after all, so why shouldn't we take them to the pub? Chill out over a pint and a parma with your human and furry mates at Melbourne's...
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Pet accessory boutiques
We believe in the philosophy of “treat yourself” – and that goes for pets as well as humans. Here are the best places to spoil your furry...
Attractions
The best off-leash dog areas in Melbourne
You and your best friend can both run free at these off-leash dog parks and beaches in the city
Travel
Top five dog-friendly weekends from Melbourne
Watching your canine pal's face fall as you pack your bag for a weekend away is an experience that no dog-lover enjoys. Thankfully, getting out of town for a...
Travel
Dog-friendly hotels
Leaving your dog behind can be the most dreaded part of any holiday, but not if they're having a holiday of their own
Restaurants
Dog-friendly cafés in Melbourne
These cafés are likely to give your friendly pooch some water, a treat, and probably a handshake too
Shopping
How to host a puppy party in Melbourne
If you watched Real Housewives of Melbourne you’ll know that holding a party for your pooch is so hot right now. Rest assured Time Out has you covered: From...
Meet some of Melbournes most famous pets
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Willow
House bunny Willow is a cheeky Cashmere Lop rabbit who lives with her adoring owner Jodie Kuriata in the Basin in Melbourne’s east. With a reputation for being...
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Valerie
Valerie the boxer is three years old and lives with her owner Liz in Fitzroy. Enjoying notoriety with the Instagram set, Valerie has more than 4,000 followers...
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George
George is a three-year-old miniature dachshund who lives in Reservoir with his long suffering yet still adoring owner, Dom Morgan. With a cheeky streak and an...
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Douglas
Douglas is a young Lagotto Romagnolo (or to put it simply a brown, white and curly bundle of energy) whose mum happens to be much-loved comedian Hannah Gadsby....
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Poppy, Nonna, Nacho, Wednesday, Velma & Daphne
These six ladies all live with their owner Avalon Westcott in Aspendale in Melbourne’s south. While Avalon is hard at work at the Grand Illusion Tattoo Studio...
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Duke
As the current catboss of St Kilda’s Astor Theatre, Duke oversees the day-to-day operations of the famous cinema alongside general manager Zak Hepburn....
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Betty
Carlton North’s Babar Hair salon wouldn’t be the same without Betty. As the pet of salon owner and hairstylist Chris Guglielmi, Betty brings a little sunshine...
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Abigail and Memphis
Abigail and Memphis live with their owner, Johl Hargreaves, in Coburg. Living in a custom-made multilevel snake penthouse complete with fake leaves, vines,...
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Scout
When Scout the Yorkshire Terrier was a puppy, she was about the same size as the hand of her owner, singer-songwriter Emma Louise. Two and a half years later,...
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Freddy
Freddy is a three-year-old Netherland Dwarf rabbit who lives with his owner Zoe Feigen in the suburb of Mulgrave. As a long-time rabbit owner and veterinarian...
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Talk to the animals
We spoke to Dr Jo Righetti, a consultant animal behaviourist for Purina, to get a beginners’ animal phrasebook;
Cat 101
Cat language is nowhere near as...
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