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...
The secret life of Melbourne pets
To celebrate the release of The Secret Life of Pets, we tracked down pets living and working in shops all over town, and interviewed them to learn their secrets...
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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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