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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah and Stella’s day out
Sarah and her three-year-old poodle cross Stella were enjoying their first day out of lockdown when Inner City News met them in late October.
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From the Whoniverse to Carlton
After receiving her as an 18th birthday present, Amelia has been inseparable from her beloved terrier-cross Clara.
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The great love story of Tofu and Bruno
When Tofu the Japanese Spitz and Bruno the Jack Russell cross locked eyes at Royal Park some years ago, they knew they were going to be friends.
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Gentle Daisy “lovely company during lockdown”
Seven-year-old golden retriever Daisy and her owner Nyree were out for a walk in Carlton when Inner City News met them in July.
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Alan the Carlton legend
Four-and-a-half-year-old border collie Alan has been coming to Carlton Gardens all his life.
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Melbourne Uni’s job cuts put “buildings over staff”
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