Hunky Dory ~ South Melbourne

252 Clarendon St

South Melbourne, VIC 

Ph. (03) 9696 4025

After visiting the Bank St Twilight Markets, we decided on a meal at Hunky Dory in South Melbourne. It was a great choice! We grabbed an outside bench table, and were greeted by a dog-loving waiter. There was a Fox (FM) party going on across the road, so there were tunes blasting from the rooftop and lots of passers-by. 

Hunky Dory is on busy Clarendon St, so that may be something to consider if your dogs don't like road noise. It was a relaxing, welcoming ambience when we went though, and the dogs were happy to be there, chilling out on a warm night.

We had heard a lot about this 'Fish'n'Chip' shop, but were blown away by the quality of service and food we received. The photos really speak for themselves. We will definitely return, to try out more of the menu and hopefully gatecrash another Fox party from afar ;)

Salt 'n' Pepper Calamari

 Grilled Flavours from Around the World 'The Asian' 

Bank St Market ~ Saffron on the Hill

Our favourite Rescue Group, Saffron on the Hill will have a stall at the Twilight Market tomorrow night in South Melbourne. 

Handmade dog collars in a variety of ribbon and colours will be available for purchase, plus a selection of dog toys and accessories. All fantastic stocking fillers for your dog this Christmas, with 100% of the profits helping rehabilitate the rescue dogs. Most of these rescue dogs are ex-puppy farm dogs, who know life other than one in a cage, breeding for profit. Saffron on the Hill give these beautiful dogs the opportunity to have a second chance, a new beginning living life as they should- with a family who love them dearly and treat them like a family member - not a cash card.

Bank St Market will be a fun way to spend a Friday night. You might be able to tick off a few presents from that Christmas list with some fantastic stall holders selling vintage and handmade delights :)

Bank St Market on Facebook

Santa Paws Photos ~ The Wishbone Foundation

Santa Paws Photos

94 Williamson St

Bendigo

10am-2pm

The Wishbone Foundation is a registered Australian charity founded in 2002 to provide free pet care to elderly and disabled pet owners living at home, and pets as therapy to assisted living facilities and hospitals . Wishbone currently delivers foundation services in metropolitan Melbourne and some areas of country Victoria. Wishbone is based in the beautiful Pyrenees region of country Victoria, producing an Australian owned and made range of cruelty-free botanical pet care products. 100% of profits from every product sold supports the foundation. Wishbone also offers training, walking and holiday care to pet owners in north-east Victoria on a fee-for-service basis, from which 100% of profits also support the foundation.

Check out some of these cute Santa photos below, including Gypsy giving Santa a big kiss!

www.thewishbonefoundation.org

Rescued with Love Fundraiser

DATE: Friday 23 November

PLACE: Blue Illusion, 745 Burke Road Camberwell

TIME: 6.30pm

Rescued With Love Inc. is a fully registered, not for profit organisation. They are a group of foster carers who help rescue unwanted dogs from Pounds and Shelters. They have all their vet work done and then care for them in our homes, and teach them how to be a loved well mannered pet. They then find the best possible home suitable for their needs.

Rescued With Love is hosting a very relaxed, fun and easy night at Blue Illusion Camberwell. You can pop along and have a glass of champagne, (or soft drink) and enjoy some browsing for a new outfit or some Christmas gifts for friends and family! It is always such great fun, and everyone who comes really enjoys themselves so please email Jane on rescuedcoordinator@bigpond.com and make a booking to come. Feel free to bring friends and family with you! Blue Illusion kindly donate a massive 20% of the total nights earnings to Rescued With Love.

So come and buy something special and know you are helping Rescued with Love as well!

http://www.rescuedwithlove.org/

Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford

1 East St

Daylesford, VIC 3460

Ph+ 61 3 5348 2091

info@farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au

This 1857 red brick pub is the oldest in Daylesford.

'Executive Chef Gavan Anders has created a mouth watering selection of simple but sophisticated dishes that showcase the freshest of local ingredients at value for money prices. It's all deliciously casual and you don't need a reservation'.

Poppet with her pint!

It was a beautiful clear, sunny day ~ perfect beer garden weather! Whilst the period charm of the interior of the pub is lovely for those without furry children, we were so content with enjoying the sunshine out in the beer garden. 

The meals here are HUGE! The calamari salad was not even considered a main on the menu, but was definitely filling! It was hands down the best calamari salad we had tried in some time, with an asian flare in the dressing and addition of nuts. If this was HUGE, then the Gummy Shark and chips was MAMMOTH! We are not food connoisseurs by any means, but love good food, especially when it is matched with good weather and good company (the pugs of course!)

Calamari Salad

Gummy Shark & Chips

A trip to Daylesford need not mean a day away from your pooches! We thoroughly enjoyed the road trip out of Melbourne, walking through the town, driving around the outskirts to recommended places to visit ALL with the pugs happy as can be, riding with us in the back, or exploring with us on foot (or paws!) 

Gypsy hanging out in the beer garden.....

If you were planning an extended stay in Daylesford, here are a few links to pet-friendly accommodation. Enjoy!

http://www.takeabreak.com.au/Daylesford/SpaCountry/Pet-Friendly/accomodation.htm

http://pet-friendly-accommodation-daylesford.street-directory.com.au/

http://www.wotif.com/hotels/australia-vic-daylesford-pet-friendly-hotels.html

http://www.cottagedirectory.com.au/cottages/Pet_Friendly

http://www.bookitnow.com.au/accommodation/bin/4514/

Dog's Life Nov/ Dec Issue

Soi Dog Demonstration

Paws for a Cause Walk

Paws for a Cause Dog Walk

Sunday 20 November 2011
Nortons Park, Nortons Lane, 
Wantirna South, Victoria
Melway Ref 72A2

Registration opens at 10.00am

Walk commences at 11.00am

Competitions judged and awarded at 1.00pm

Whether you're young, old, with dog or without… if you love animals and want to help support your local community, then we need you to join us for the annual Bridges Connecting Communities Paws for a Cause dog walk at Nortons Park, Wantirna South on Sunday 20 November 2011. It’s just around the corner on and we are getting ready to have a fantastic, energetic day of healthy fun.  Registration is open from 10.00am and the walk kicks off at 11.00am from Nortons Park, Nortons Lane, Wantirna South.    Walkers will follow the trail around Nortons Park and Shepherds Bush stopping at check points along the way to go into the draw to win fantastic prizes. After walking up an appetite, a scrumptious sausage sizzle and cool refreshing drink will be available, face painting for the kids and family entertainment!  Competitions for the best dressed dog, cutest puppy, dog and owner lookalike, and the oldest timer will be awarded and judged at 1.00pm by local celebrities. There are many prizes to be won, including EastLink vouchers. Santa will be paying us a special visit on the day for your dog to have his Christmas photos taken.   Receive a FREE Doggy show bag when you register early by the 10th of November online at www.bridgescc.com.au So come along, join the fun and support the programs and services of Bridges Connecting Communities.    Registration Register early by 10 November 2011 to receive a FREE Doggy Show Bag! Registration opens at 10.00am on the day Registration is $5.00 per adult Kids under 16 years of age are FREE. If you would like to register early and receive a free doggy show bag please visit www.bridgescc.com.au, email paws@bridgescc.com, or phone 9729 9499. All funds raised will benefit the community programs and services run by Bridges Connecting Communities and this event is proudly supported by ConnectEast, the owners and operators of EastLink, and Linking Melbourne Authority.

Puppychinos!

Seddon Deadly Sins ~ Seddon

148 Victoria Street

Seddon 3011

(03) 9689 3092

Puppychino attack!

Oh my! This is the life! Cosmopolitan Pug in the house!

What?!

Liver sprinkles -woohoo!

Gypsy! Your milk beard is too cute!

Nom nom nom! Swap Bowls Poppy!

Nom nom nom. Puppychinos are the bomb!

Aw boo. No more left!

For our other blog on Seddon Deadly Sins, please visit this link:

http://www.gypsyju.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/seddon-deadly-sins-seddon.html