The secret life of Melbourne pets

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...

You and your best friend can both run free at these off-leash dog parks and beaches in the city

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...

Leaving your dog behind can be the most dreaded part of any holiday, but not if they're having a holiday of their own

These cafés are likely to give your friendly pooch some water, a treat, and probably a handshake too

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

Abigail and Memphis live with their owner, Johl Hargreaves, in Coburg. Living in a custom-made multilevel snake penthouse complete with fake leaves, vines,...

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,...

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...

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...