RSPCA Peninsula Open Day ~ Pearcedale

Sunday March 24 2012

11am-3pm

1030 Robinsons Road, 

Pearcedale

ph. 03 9224 2210

Bella

RSPCA Victoria is inviting all residents from the Peninsula region to learn more about their Adoption Centre, Vet Clinic and Inspectorate.

Otis

Entertainment on the day includes tours of our shelter and clinic, children’s activities and a sausage sizzle. Peninsula residents will also have the chance to take advantage of discounted pet microchipping and dog washing services.

Arki 

Bringing your dog to the event

Dogs are welcome! Ensure your dog is up to date with their vaccinations and is on a leash at all times. Please note that dogs will not be allowed on shelter tours. If your dog is of an aggresive, shy or timid nature, we advise you not to bring your pet to this event.

Tinkerbell

Event information from http://www.rspcavic.org/events/peninsula-open-day

Melton & Merlot

Note: The beautiful dogs available for adoption at RSPCA Peninsula feature in this post.

Brimbank City Council Pet Expo 2012

Pet owners in Brimbank have another opportunity to get their pets microchipped at the discount price of $25 at 'Pet Expo 2012’ which is being organised by Council on Saturday 31st March 2012.

This year’s event will be held at:
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria'
Green Gully Reserve
McCrae Boulevard (off Green Gully Road)
Keilor Downs   3021
(Melway reference 14E8)
on Saturday 31st March, 2012 between 10.00am and 2.00pm.

The microchipping will be undertaken by National Pet Register Australia (operated by The Lost Dog’s Home) and the cost will be $25 per pet.  Bookings are essential prior to the Expo day by calling 1300 734 738 or booking online at www.petregister.com.au/events 
Other activities will be available on the day including responsible pet ownership promotion (incorporating various clubs and organizations), sausage sizzle, demonstrations and much, much more.
Dogs must be on a lead and cats must be secured in a cage.

For further information, contact Council’s City Compliance Department on

9249 4000.

Event information courtesy of Brimbank City Council webpage http://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au

Saffron on the Hill Open Day 2012

March 17, 2012

12-5pm

$10 Entry includes afternoon tea
Loch

Saffron on the Hill is near and dear to our hearts. As we educated ourselves about puppy farming and the horrible conditions many poor darling dogs had to endure for backyard breeding, we came to meet many amazing rescue organisations, shelters and foster circles in Victoria. Saffron on the Hill was where we found, and adopted, our beautiful 4 year old mama-no-more Poppet.

On March 17, 2012 Karen and her friends on the Hill will host a wonderful Open Day. We encourage any dog lovers who are passionate about making a difference in spreading the word, particularly to those who are considering introducing a dog into their lives. The more people who understand how many rescue folk are out there working hard to save lives, the more we can encourage potential pet owners to assist these folk by looking at adopting a rescue/ shelter dog or buying from a registered breeder instead of a pet shop pet. Please visit Poppet's Page for some links to useful sites on closing down puppy farms. 

Saffron on the Hill's Open Day will be filled with love and laughter, with the stars of the show their rescue pugs. If you have ever owned this breed, you will understand how unique each and every little personality is. Some believe the closest thing to man is ape. We believe it is pug! lol!

There will be novelty trick shows, a costume competition, face painting for the kids, pet portraits from Erin McNaulty Photography, sausage sizzle and the most gorgeous leads and harnesses amongst other treats from the Saffron shop. 

Make sure you RSVP! 

saffrononthehill@y7.com or

laurenjaneadams@gmail.com

All photos courtesy of Saffron on Hill ;-)

Happy Valentine's Day!

ooooo! A flower delivery! Who are they for?

I think they are for me!

Noooooo! They are for me!!!!

Beautiful flowers!

Sent with love!

A special heart toy for the girls (already defluffed!)

 TUG-O-WAR!!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Love Poppet

and Gypsy 

Yarraville Pop-Up Park ;-)

Ballarat St

Yarraville

 

photos & event information courtesy of http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Gypsy & Poppet love Yarraville. It's a quirky little village full of character. Just when you think it couldn't get any more kitschy, the council introduce an initiative inspired by similar set ups in London, New York & San Fran. The POP-UP PARK!

Ballarat Street between Murray and Canterbury Streets in Yarraville has temporarily closed to traffic for 3 months to create a ‘pop-up park’. The park will open from 1 February until late April and traffic will not be allowed into this area. The park will consist of large planters, synthetic turf, tables, chairs and umbrellas to create a stimulating space in the heart of Yarraville Village for people to come together, relax and enjoy village life.

Traders, community groups and locals have the opportunity to participate by using the space to hold events, create art installations and other activities that will contribute to the activation of the park. If you have a great idea of something you would like to do or see in the space, let the council know! (http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au)

The project aims to:
Encourage community pride in public spaces
Reduce traffic and noise
Ease pedestrian movement around shops
Create a place for people - not cars
Increase public life in the village

The park will redefine the road as public space giving pedestrians the chance to enjoy the outdoors in the heart of an urban environment that was previously occupied by cars. Locals can drop by for a coffee, read a book, have lunch with friends or enjoy an ice-cream in the sun before a movie starts. In the future the materials could be re-used for the park to ‘pop-up’ again.

For more information visit the council website:

http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Lux Foundry Cafe ~ Brunswick

21 Hope St
Brunswick 3056
03 9387 8075

Lux Foundry is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch. 
Monday -Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Saturday- Sunday 8:00am- 5:00pm

Lux Foundry is a fully licenced cafe and 
function space located in a unique 
heritage listed building on Hope Street. 

It has an expansive front courtyard perfect for brunch or lunch with your dog.  The large benches mean you can have a large gathering outside! This is a bonus, as many alfresco areas have smaller tables, some only seating 2.

Gypsy & Poppet exploring the gardens at Lux.

Iced Chai - perfect for the warmer weather we have been experiencing in Melbourne!

Smoked salmon - House cauliflower fritter, 

horseradish crème fraiche, baby capers, chives & lime

Eggs Benedict

Leg ham off the bone, hollandaise on sourdough toast

Creamed corn and green chilli relish with two poached eggs on sourdough

Another successful doggy brunch! We love meeting new people and dogs at friendly cafes around Melbourne!

Cafe Moby ~ Torquay

41 The Esplanade
7am-3pm Monday - Sunday
ph (03) 5261 2339

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This cafe was our saviour, as the rains came down & our beach visit was put on pause. We decided that our hungry stomachs need not be ignored & enjoyed a long brunch while we waited for the weather to pass. 

Gypsy and Poppet were greeted with a warm reception and they both enjoyed exploring their surrounds. This cafe instantly gives off a homely vibe which is lovely and welcoming to people of all ages and dogs of all sizes!

Eggs Florentine

Please, please, please! Can I have some bacon?

woo hoo! nom nom nom!

Coffee love! Definitely a highlight of our morning......but there is something that above all, is worth the drive down to Torquay for.....

Cinnamon, chocolate and maple bread & butter pudding. Gypsy was that excited she nearly jumped on the table. But she resisted temptation and instead, showed off her amazing table manners! We on the other hand, delighted in every mouthful (though barely breathing during the whole process in all honesty - it didn't last long!).........

This cafe is definitely worth a visit before your trip to the beach. Their cake/ sweet display is enough to make you want to drive from Melbourne to Torquay for a morning or afternoon tea ;-) Thank-you to the staff @ Cafe Moby for making Gypsy and Poppet feel very welcome.