Dog's Life Nov/ Dec Issue

Autumn in Hobson's Bay ;-)

Today was another beautiful Autumn day in Melbourne! 

We decided to take the pugs to Williamstown to 

enjoy the beautiful weather. 

First walk (on leash) was through the Williamstown Botanic 

Gardens (Corner Giffard and Osborne Streets, Williamstown).

These gardens are absolutely stunning! 

Poppet & Gypsy enjoying a lovely walk in the Botanic Gardens

Mum I can't believe you are making us pose on this park bench!

Not going to smile. No way. This is silly!

Across the road from the Williamstown Botanic Gardens 

are the reserves along the bay. Hatt Reserve directly opposite

 is a dog-on-lead walking area, but just a short walk along the 

bayside path and you will arrive at Cyril Curtain Reserve, 

which is an off-leash area for dogs. 

Gypsy having a drink out of the human & dog bubblers ;)

Sunshine! Walking in Hatt Reserve

 On our way to the rock pools ;)

We decided to take the girls down to the rock pools. 

Poppet enjoyed meeting a dalmation and laying in the sun 

on the sand, while Gypsy was splashing in water, 

chasing seagulls and hopping in and out of rocks. 

It is a great place for dogs, relatively quiet

 and exciting for dogs who love exploring

 (Gypsy is true to her name- she loves discovering new places).

Playing in the rock pools ;-)

 We love the bay!

Day 2 of splashing! Yayeeeee!

The big dog rock pool ;-)

Be sure to check the reserve signs along Hobsons Bay so you can 

choose a lovely place to interact with your dog in the gorgeous

 surrounds. Most are dog-friendly, you will just need to know 

which areas are off-leash ;) If you would like to check before you

 make the trip ~ here is the link to off-leash areas in Hobsons Bay

 from the City Council webpage:

http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Animals/Dog_off-leash_locations

We hope the sunshine holds out a little longer, we are loving

 the cooler days with streams of sunshine to provide just enough warmth. 

Perfect pug weather!

Bayside Spectacular

 

Pop-Up Store 

9 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC

Online Store

www.yapwear.com.au

We spent the afternoon bay hopping, enjoying what is

left of the sunshine! It was a beautiful afternoon in

Melbourne!

First stop was Yap Wear in Albert Park. We found out 

about Yap Wear through our friends at Saffron on the Hill,

as they are stocking Saffron's amazing collars and leads!

(as seen on display below). Jen from Yap Wear is a huge supporter 

of animal welfare charities and rescue groups and displays many

posters and postcards about puppy farms as well as stocking 

Oscar's Law Bandanas.

Saffron Collars @ Yap Wear store

We ordered Gypsy and Poppet each a vintage denim coat 

for winter visits to cafes and restaurants. We will be sure 

to update you on their new look when we visit Jen @ 

Yap Wear again!

If you have a four-legged family member who you love to 

take with you everywhere, be sure to check out Yap Wear's 

amazing range of coats for winter! They are proudly 

Australian Made!

Sandown St Beach, Brighton VIC

Next stop was the Sandown St Beach for dogs in Brighton. 

It is completely fenced and off-leash all year round. 

The water is shallow so great for dogs who love to play

in puddles and splash but not swim ie Gypsy!

The girls had a ball exploring their surrounds. 

 City views from Sandown St Beach

Weeeeeee I love the beach!

I'm a Where's Wally at this beach! 

I'm the same colour as the sand!

Splish splash! 

At the top of the sandy hill! Look at me!

Hey! What are you guys up to?

Gypsy checking out all the sailing boats!

 Oh I am just too cute. Yes. I know it.