Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has opened a waitlist for its limited-edition Pride Collection of hand-marbled leather dog collars and leads, releasing throughout June 2026 and made entirely by hand in Australia. The collection moves away from the printed rainbow merchandise that typically appears each Pride season. Every PK9 Gear Pride piece is cut from Italian vegetable-tanned leather that has been hand-marbled in the brand's Melbourne workshop. Each marbled sheet i

Australians are increasingly building their lives around their pets, with new research revealing many are changing travel plans, work routines, dating habits and social lives to accommodate their furry companions.

As temperatures drop across Australia, veterinarians and pet experts are urging owners to pay closer attention to ageing pets, warning that many serious health conditions can initially appear as simple signs of “slowing down”.

Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has released a new online guide designed to help dog owners choose better, safer and more durable collars in a market crowded with cheap, mass-produced options. Titled Best Dog Collars in Australia: A Trainer’s Guide to Quality & Durability , the guide was written by PK9 Gear founder Chris Loverseed, who is also the owner of Positive K9 Training and holds a Certificate III in Dog Training and Behaviour. Rather than focusing on trend

More than 4.5 million Australians are forecast to travel over Easter, driving increased demand for pet-friendly accommodation and travel preparation advice.

For many design-conscious pet owners, there is a familiar frustration in maintaining a carefully curated home. A thoughtfully styled entryway can quickly lose its appeal when damp, frayed dog leads and harnesses are left draped across consoles and coat hooks after a morning walk. A Melbourne-born pet accessories label is aiming to change that dynamic by offering an alternative to traditional pet gear materials that are often associated with lingering odours and maintenance ch

The report outlines the collective efforts of the council’s 30 member groups during the 2023 to 2024 period, detailing the scope of their work, key trends in wildlife care and case studies highlighting rescue and rehabilitation initiatives.

With temperatures soaring across the country, summer is officially beach season. And for dog owners, that means sandy paws, salty snouts and a whole lot of tail-wagging fun.

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.