RSPCA Million Paws Walk 2013

The 18th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk will be held across Australia on Sunday 19 May. Whether you have pets or you just want to have a fun day out, you’re invited to join the walk with thousands of animal lovers and their furry friends. This year the RSPCA needs your help to raise over $497,000 to help support all areas of their work across Victoria including animal shelters, Inspectorate, clinics and adoption centres.

They’re excited to announce if you register to walk on 19 May or fundraise online, you could win a new Mitsubishi Mirage valued at over $16,000. It’s all thanks to their friends at Eastside Mitsubishi.

There is a walk for everyone with 17 different walk locations across Victoria. So slip on your walking shoes, get as many of your friends involved as possible, and come and enjoy a great day out!

Explore the Million Paws Walk website to purchase tickets, check out our fabulous merchandise and start fundraising.

Website: www.millionpawswalk.com.au

YAP WEAR ~ Albert Park

9 Victoria Avenue

Albert Park 3206

(03) 9696 7474

Helloooooo Jen! Mimi! We're baaaaack!

After a delightful brunch in Bridport St, Albert Park ~ we stroll down to YAP WEAR to visit our friends Jen & Mimi. For those enough lucky to be within driving distance of Albert Park, you must visit the 'Pop-up Shop' to meet Jen & Mimi and view their range of amazing coats and accessories. 



Poppet out the front of YAP WEAR 'Pop-Up Shop'

Alternatively you can visit YAP WEAR online (www.yapwear.com.au) or see some real life happy customers on the YAP WEAR Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/YAP-WEAR/318146541967). 

 

YAP WEAR Dogcoats was launched in Melbourne in 1999. Proudly all YAP WEAR Dogcoats are made in Australia with as much Australian content as possible, reducing their carbon footprint. 

YAP WEAR's reputation has been built on quality, style and service. YAP WEAR  Dogcoats are known for their bright colours, interesting fabrics and hip reflective trims. Having pugs, due to their top heavy builds, sizing can be an issue and many coats don't cater for their beautiful unique body types! After visiting YAP WEAR, the girls were spoilt rotten with gourmet treats before being measured up for their coats to ensure best fit! What customer service! 

Gypsy doesn't stop smiling in the 'Pop-Up Store' ~ it is her little happy place. Poppet's wagging tail tells the same story, though she does get jealous of the pug who stares her down in the wall mirror ;)

The 'Pop-Up Shop' is open most Fridays through to Sundays but be sure to check the YAP WEAR webpages for updates on opening times. Jen also takes the opportunity in meeting customers in her shop to spread the word about Animal Welfare campaigns such as 'Oscar's Law' and 'Where do Puppies Come From?' as well as supporting rescue groups such as 'Saffron on the Hill' and 'Pets Haven Pro Life Shelter'. 

Saffron on the Hill collars for sale in YAP WEAR 'Pop-Up Shop'

We took some more stickers to put on our travel crates ~ they are covered with animal welfare awareness stickers. Hopefully the Qantas baggage handlers look up Oscar's Law and Puppy Mills and learn something new while spoiling our pugs in transition between their two favourite cities! Thanks Jen for our 2 new stickers!

If you are looking for a lovely Saturday (or Sunday!) plan with your dogs ~ head over to Albert Park ~ grab yourself a fabulous coffee & brunch in the Bridport St region then drop into YAP WEAR. Humans happy....tick......Pugs happy......double tick!

Hey Guys!!! 'Pop-Up Shop' is open! This way!

NSHRY ~ Albert Park

129A Beaconsfield Pde 

Albert Park 3206

www.nshry.com.au

 Gypsy took advantage of some beautiful Melbourne weather and decided somewhere along the bay for lunch was called for. Nshry in Albert Park, opposite Kerferd Rd right near the pier, was today's location!

photo courtesy of www.nshry.com

It was a gorgeous spot, with food to match. The cafe is relatively new and our thoughts are, they are still finding their feet with service. All our meals arrived at different times, with the last arriving 50 minutes after we placed our order. Do check out our meal pictures though, as you will see a great variety of food with exceptional quality from the brunch & lunch menu. And the cafe were very apologetic, offering drinks on the house for their delays.  

 

Watermelon Breakfast Juice

Noisette Fig and Apricot Loaf

Croque Madame

Confit Duck Salad

Beer Battered Chips

Gypsy loved climbing on the rock walls while we waited for our meals to arrive! The beach in front of the cafe doesn't allow dogs from November 1- March 31, but there are wide pathways for long walks for both pedestrians and cyclists, which can be enjoyed by dog lovers all Summer long!

The cafe is dog-friendly, bringing all dogs water upon their arrival. As lunch was extended, we later tied Gypsy up to a tree just outside the cafe near our table, and she happily lazed under the tree amongst the grass and rocks.

If you have time for an extended lunch and don't mind waiting, you will be sure to enjoy the delights on Nshry's menu ;-)