Behind the Treats, Rescue, and Chaos – Welcome to our Pack!

From muddy market stalls to midnight bottle feeds, juggling business, rescue life, and motherhood is never boring – and I’m sharing it all right here. Get a raw, real, and sometimes ridiculous peek into the heart of Luv-A-Bull Pets, HVAFARC and NSW Bull Terrier Rescue. This is where passion meets paw prints… and a little bit of organised chaos.

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Back with Treats, Cats, and a Little Rain

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"Can my cat have these too?"
It’s one of the most common questions we get at markets — and the answer is a big yes! Around 90% of our treats are single protein, with nothing added, and totally safe for both dogs and cats. In fact, our own rescue cats are obsessed (I’ve got the videos to prove it). Rain may be slowing us down at the markets lately, but we’re always up for a chat about all things treats — especially when it comes to keeping every paw in the family happy.

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This Week in the Chaos: Markets, Mother’s Day & Mental Mayhem

From Mud to Markets: A Week in the Life
After surviving the chaos of Tocal Field Days (and a whole lot of mud), I found a bit of peace at our favourite De Bortoli market—and even snuck in a PJ day for Mother’s Day! Between website chaos, family life, and tough rescue decisions, it’s been a rollercoaster. This week’s blog dives into the real behind-the-scenes of running a rescue-driven business and the emotional toll of saying “no” when we’re already full.

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Mud, Markets & Mum Life: My Weekend at Tocal

This weekend at Tocal Field Days cracked me open a little.
What started as three days of selling dog treats turned into a mud-soaked emotional rollercoaster. With my partner away, no dogs allowed, and a stall sinking into ankle-deep sludge, I felt completely alone… until a few incredible people—Jackie, Rory, and Jo—stepped in and reminded me that friends can show up when you least expect it.

Between market chaos, late-night mum duties, and questioning if any of this was worth it, I found moments of laughter, kindness, and the spark that keeps me going. This one’s for the mums, the marketeers, and anyone trying to hold it all together with a smile and a soggy pair of boots.

👉 Read the full blog for the mud and the meltdowns!

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Business, Rescue & Mum Life – Unfiltered & Slightly Covered in Fur!

Ever wondered what it’s like juggling a pet treat business, two animal rescues, full-time work, and motherhood (with three boys and a house full of animals)? Spoiler: it's mostly chaos, fuelled by blue V, compassion, and sheer stubbornness.

In this new blog series, I’m peeling back the curtain on the messy, magical, muddy reality of my life – no filters, no fluff. Just honest stories from a rescue-driven pet mum trying to keep all the balls in the air (and the laundry pile from taking over the house).

If you’re here for raw honesty, rescue tales, and the kind of mum life that involves both biscuit crumbs and barking—this one’s for you.

👉 Start reading here

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