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The Best of August

August has been a month of highs and lows. We found out that the gorgeous Zach from Saffron on the Hill has an aggressive tumour that cannot be cured, which is devastating news. And on Friday we got the horrible news that darling Arnold had passed away suddenly. His owners are grieving very hard for him, and my heart is so sad for their loss.

Arnold

There has also been happiness this month. Our foster kittens both found great homes, with Mr Moo (now called Albie) going to live with a new big sister (also called Moo!) and Justin B staying right here with us and his new best friend Harry. As you can see they are the best of friends and adore each other.

This month I also had the pleasure of photographing Otis, a seventeen year old mini Foxie who is such a character. Apparently he likes nothing more than to run away to the cat shelter down the road and snuggle in front of the heater with the cats.

Adorable little Paddington arrived at Saffron on the Hill and was promptly snapped up by a lovely new family who will spoil him rotten

 

A bit of rain doesn’t slow this little bundle of energy down

The rest of my August was spent working on my tax return (boo!) and taking time off to visit family back in New Zealand. September is going to be a very busy month, with some really exciting shoots coming up. I’m currently taking bookings for October, email me today to secure a spot.

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These are a few of my favourite things!

Since starting my business last year, I’ve met so many wonderful people, and I’ve been introduced to some awesome pet related businesses here in Melbourne. Today I thought I’d share a few of them with you. Please note that none of these are paid endorsements – they are businesses that I genuinely love.

 

Paws and Co. 

Run by the lovely Natalia, Paws and Co stock luxury and designer pet items. My cat Harry is sporting one of their gorgeous leather collars, and it’s the only he’s had that’s lasted more than a month, in fact it has lasted almost six! Harry is also a huge fan of their catnip mice, which have a textured surface that is great for their teeth. They are also incredibly durable, months later and they are yet to get a hole or rip in them.

Harry with his Paws and Co. catnip mouse

Paws and Co also have a great Facebook page, and their customer service is top notch. They also run a “VIPaws” competition each month with great prizes. I highly recommend a visit to their website, but be warned, there are so many pretty things there it’s hard to choose!

 

K9 Direct 

Got a cold pooch this winter? K9 Direct have you covered. They have a fantastic range of doggy jumpers, jackets, and heat pads, as well as a great range of doggy toys, beds and show accessories. My personal favourite is the Leopard Print Hoody – sadly no human sized ones! The owner of K9 Direct, Nadene, is also a very generous individual who gave a percentage of her profits to Saffron on the Hill dog rescue last month.

 

I Can See Dog Car Seat 

These beautiful handmade doggy car seats come in a beautiful range of fabrics and can be used as a bed too! They are also an incredibly generous business who donate seats to rescue groups on a regular basis. If you want your dog to travel in style check them out – they are custom made so you can be sure your pup will be the coolest on the block.

 

Pet Stock 

Gosh I love to shop at Pet Stock! The stores are all clean, well stocked, with friendly, helpful staff who actually know their products. They run regular pet adoption days and do not sell puppies or kittens at their stores. They also provide grooming and vet services as well as obedience school. If you ever need to visit a pet shop make it Pet Stock, it’s the responsible choice.

 

And here are a few other links to pet related things I love:

 

Gypsy Ju – Keeping her Eye on Melbourne

Follow Gypsy and Poppet, two of the most stylish dogs in town, as they explore Melbourne and review dog friendly cafes, parks, and more. Gypsy and Poppet also happen to rate 10/10 on the cuteness scale.

Pet Rescue

If you’re looking to adopt your next pet but don’t know where to start, Pet Rescue is the best. They have listings from hundreds of rescue groups across Australia and the most amazing part is that they are completely not-for-profit.

Four Legs Good

I’m cheating a bit on this one because it’s based in NZ, but photos of gorgeous pets are universal. Nick writes about responsible pet ownership and all the highs and lows it brings. He also does a great round up every Friday of reader’s photos and posts them – it’s the first thing I read on a Friday morning and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. Nick is also the owner of the gorgeous Phoebe, Connor and Merrick who I photographed earlier this year.

 

Thanks for reading everyone – if you like this post why not share it on Facebook and help spread the word about these great businesses.

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Handsome Harry

It recently occurred to me that it has literally been months since I took some proper shots of Harry – terribly neglectful of me! I’ve been so busy that all I’ve had the energy to do is to take the occasional iPhone snap while exhausted on the couch.  Today though all the ingredients were right for a mini shoot – beautiful muted sunlight through the bedroom window and Harry was in the mood to play.

A couple of hints for getting great cat photos – if you use a toy (I use a bendy stick with feathers) try holding it right next to the camera. This way the cat will lock eyes with you and it makes for a striking shot. A word of warning, get out of the way before they pounce!

When photographing your cat, look for colours that will play off their eyes. Our pale green and white bed linen is almost exactly the same colour as Harry’s, this really makes the eyes the focus. If you can’t match, try extreme contrast.

 

 

On a slightly different note- my Winter Giveaway is now open for entries! Head on over to my Facebook page to leave yours.

 

 

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