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