Welcome to the latest Pet’s Corner by Pups of Carlton!

In this regular segment we feature local pets to promote our pet-friendly community, and offer local tips.

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Pet’s Corner: Rathdowne royalty

Alysce and her family at Senserrick Green Grocer love serving the freshest produce to the Rathdowne Village community; however the fruit and veg aren’t the only thing that keep customers coming back.

Brown-eyed boy

One-year-old brown Cavoodle Louie has a peaceful and loving character. Two seconds of eye-to-eye gaze across the street are enough for him to jump on you with tongue happily out and tail wagging.

Grandma’s little helper

Five-month-old border collie Shadow lives with a busy family of four. Lucky for her, grandma Pippa breaks up the long hours when everyone is at work and school by taking her out to play fetch.

Patience and consistency makes for a cool and calm cavoodle

Three-year-old cavoodle Cooper is the “Arthur Fonzarelli of dogs”, according to owner Steve Ostwald.

Lockdown pet becomes a community connection

Most people assume sight hounds like whippets and greyhounds love nothing more than to run, but the truth is quite the opposite.

Age is no barrier

A year ago, Maltese poodle cross Molly was placed on a flight by a breeder from Newcastle NSW to Melbourne to reach her new home with John Hrbek’s family.

Affectionate Esky

When Ben went to browse the North Melbourne Lost Dogs Home two years ago, he wasn’t expecting to walk out with a new companion.