Australian pet parents are officially over ugly pet furniture. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are demanding pet products that look as good as they feel, with style now ranking just as highly as comfort.

Australia is in the middle of a scorching summer, and while humans can reach for air conditioning and iced coffees, our pets are far more vulnerable when temperatures spike. With extreme heat becoming more frequent, pet owners are being urged to think ahead and kit out their animals with products designed to keep them cool, hydrated and safe. Dr Teagan Lever, Head Vet at Pet Circle , said preparation and awareness can make all the difference. “Supervision and awareness are cr

Monument (Eila Hiltunen, copyright: Kuvasto 2025) . Photo: Pyry Lepistö, Helsinki Partners In a world where cities compete over walkability, wellbeing and liveability, Helsinki has quietly leaned into a different kind of urban advantage: designing happiness with dogs in mind. The Finnish capital, regularly ranked among the happiest cities in the world, has long treated dogs as part of everyday urban life rather than an afterthought. From free public transport to forests, beac

Cats may still pretend they are emotionally unavailable, but new research suggests food is very much their love language.

\ Australians may argue about coffee, footy and property prices, but when it comes to cat names, the nation has made one thing clear. Luna still reigns supreme. New 2025 data shows Luna remains Australia’s most popular female cat name, appearing in nearly every state’s top three. “Luna continues its reign as Australia’s favourite female cat name, appearing in nearly every state’s top three,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. On the boys’ side, Leo and Milo co

While many Australians are winding down for Christmas, the country’s animal shelters are bracing for their most challenging stretch of the year. And this festive season, the message from the frontlines is simple. More foster homes are urgently needed.

Among this year’s comeback stories is Thumbalina, a tiny stray who arrived dangerously unwell. She suffered severe infections, dental disease and breathing issues, all requiring complex surgery costing around $7,000.

The soft-name boom isn’t a fluke. Australians are clearly gravitating toward names that end in -ie, -y or -a, the kind that instantly make a dog feel like part of the family.

As the country gears up to celebrate the 2026 Australian of the Year, another significant title is also up for grabs: Australian Dog of the Year.

If you’ve ever watched someone have to say goodbye to a pet because they’re moving into aged care, you’ll know the heartbreak is real. It’s the kind that rips right through the chest.

Dogs are still the most popular flatmate It’s official, the country’s gone to the dogs. And cats. And, apparently, reptiles. According to Pets in Australia: A National Survey of Pets and People  by Animal Medicines Australia, Aussies are now outnumbered by their pets. As of March 2025, an estimated 31.6 million domesticated creatures are roaming, swimming or snoozing across 7.7 million Australian households. That’s 73% of homes, up from 69% in 2022 and significantly above the

From updating walk routes to replacing tired toys and giving Mira’s dental routine a little extra attention, the duo are proof that a spring reset isn’t just for humans.