The first thing that made us suspect these guys are good, is that their 'about us' page on their…read morewebsite includes details of the pets the staff here have at home. It's personable; approachable; human. We'd been using a competing vet on Lygon Street and found them to be less so, and constantly pushing expensive insurance plans whilst giving hypochondriacal diagnoses. So we changed vets and gave Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic a chance. First impressions? It's busy. Busy and efficient. The crowd dispersed after a few minutes but it gave us a chance to see what it's like here when they're under pressure, and it was a relaxed environment. There's a dog side and a cat side to this place, and decorated accordingly. Our own little fur-ball doesn't travel well and gets a bit nervous in new places, but this was as good as we could hope for, given our in-and-out 'check up' we were there for. We were kept waiting for half an hour beyond our allotted time, but I suspect we arrived at the tail-end of a particularly busy period. Before long, we'd completed the forms and were ushered in to see a very friendly, plain-speaking vet who never once attempted to sign us up to an insurance plan, or push anything other than an honest verdict on how little Samson was doing. And he's doing just fine. We left really satisfied with the experience and confident we made the right change.

The team at Fitzroy Vet Clinic are super-nice, always seem to run on time, and give you all the…read moretime you need to ask questions about your pet. We even found a stray kitten there when we were looking to adopt, and they handled everything. There's even a boarding house connected for when we have to go away and leave our beloved cat for a few days. Doesn't get better that this!

This place goes above and beyond any pet shop. It's mecca for dog lovers who love their dogs like…read morechildren and dressing them in adorable outfits! I had to stop myself from saying oh my god. They have a range of dog chocolate, dog ice cream and cute toys. Don't forget swarovski crystal leashes. What?! The owner is really nice and happy to talk to you about your dog and what you need. You can also bring your dog in store to try on the outfits. They also have a photo shoot booth to take some glam shots of your pooch. They do night classes as well. The clothes aren't cheap but if you love your dog it's worth it :-) I don't live locally but wish I did.

From the owner: Dog grooming and high quality fashion and accessory for your special pooches.read more

Knowledgeable and friendly staff who have a real affinity with animals. The vet took the time to…read moreexplain everything he was doing and gave us various options. The prices were reasonable compared to some of the newer practices I've tried. Very happy to recommend.

Their service when communicating over the phone was unprofessional. Staff and vet failed to honour…read moreBill's recommendation as left on my dog's file and wanted to organise a consult when it was not required. Receptionist verified Bill's comment's left on my dog's file April 2019 clearly stating a prescription and 12-month dose to be provided and a further consult was not required. Receptionist's rationale was that since Bill has retired new owners cannot process this. Overall, this practice failed to adhere to the instructions left by veterinarian and owner Bill who advised that a follow-up appointment was not required and to provide my dog with the required assistance. Current vet did not acknowledge me when attending the clinic on Wednesday 18th 2019 and took very little care of the feedback my partner and I provided over the phone. Disappointed about their service and will spread the word that this clinic is money hungry and their duty of care is lacking.

By far the best groomers in Melbourne. I always feel so proud walking out the shop with my two…read morebabies.

From the owner: Spa Bark Dog Grooming & Spa is a professional dog grooming salon in Moonee Ponds…read more Specilizing in all breeds grooming with particular focus on Poodle Grooming, Bichon Grooming , Terrier Grooming including Hand Stripping if required. Spa Bark also offers a number of Spa treatments and packages for dogs. Aromatherapy Treatments, Japanese Mud Treatments, Paw - D -Cures. Spa Bark employs some of the finest groomer trained to the highest industry standards. Mel and Jess of Spa Bark are team members of Groom Team Australia and will travel to Nz and Spain in 2013 to represent Australia in the World Dog Grooming Team Championships. You can also book online via the bookings page on our website. Spa BArk services Moonee Ponds, Essendon , Niddrie, Ascot Vale, Mariybonong , Flemington, coburg.

ZERO STARS!! I've just moved to the area so I was looking…read moreto get some new things for my dog. I was walking around and I came around a corner to find a cockatoo just sitting on a perch pooping everywhere which can't be healthy. I then went down the the aquarium section of the store excited to have a quick look around when I quickly discovered the animal cruelty that they were hiding down there. They have four axolotls all that had damage to their tails and some had missing feet and limbs!! I continued walking and the fish weren't any better, all the fish were very cramped and had next to no space to swim. There were even dead fish in several of the tanks. I'm absolutely saddened and disgusted that people can treat animals this way and from reading pat reviews it looks like it's nothing new!!! THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!!!

Find a new furry friend. Give your fuzzy pet a groom. Grab them a treat, toy or trinket. Fill up on…read moresome nosh without parting with heaps of dosh. I can't say I enjoy going to many pet shops. Most aren't in the best condition and I can't bear to look at the animals in the cages and wonder whether they've been treated well. At Upmarket Pets, it's obvious that the place is in pristine condition and the animals look happy. However, I mostly come here for the pet food. They have a good variety, and are reasonable priced.

Johnston Street Vet Clinic is amazing. Dr. Will takes such good care of my two dogs…read more They've just started offering grooming services as well. I'm a big fan :)

Great place, really friendly and great service. They must be doing it right because my dog LOVES…read moregoing there.

After hearing so much buzz about this Larry David themed bagel cafe I knew I needed to check it…read moreout. In a remote area of Thornbury next to one of Melbourne's busiest roads sits a tiny corner cafe with a big mural of comedian Larry David. In terms of theme, that's basically it. No novelty props or signs and definitely no themed names for the bagels. That's all you can eat here - bagels (we are not complaining, how good are bagels!). Larry David's is more of a take away joint. In fact they don't even have plates or ceramic cups for their coffee or bagels. It seems very wasteful for an area of Melbourne that is usually quite Eco conscious. Maybe that's it though, the venue does not really seem to know what it is. At the moment it's a takeaway bagel shop that charges probably a lot more than they should be charging. There are a couple of benches to perch at and devour your food, though no more than 3-4 people could squeeze in for a seat. The coffee is great. Bagels are pretty standard. We had an avocado one which for $10 was pretty plain and also a halloumi and avocado bagel which was quite tasty ($12). We liked that they had some newspapers to read while you waited for your coffee (in takeaway cups) and the records playing good tunes was nice. It's not a destination cafe and for the prices it left us pretty underwhelmed.

This place is right next to my hairdresser (Hi Rachel!) which is kind of in the middle of a nowhere…read morearea in Thornbury (which is otherwise an awesome suburb) so imagine my delight when a Larry David themed cafe pops up in an otherwise dead area I'm at for three hours every five weeks! The first time I swung by I just grabbed a coffee to go, talked to the owner a bit and took some pics of the Larry mural. I thought nothing of it apart from the lack of seating and ambience. The second time I went by I purchased a bagel, it was kind of average, overpriced and stale... though I couldn't help but think that this was exactly the type of place Larry David would come to... and then complain about. So I went back a third time, but not to take a happy snap, or make Curb jokes that the barista clearly didn't get (seriously?) but because it's the only cafe near by beloved hairdressers and my need for caffeine meant another day, another slightly unhappy customer. Well played Sir.