Real Pet Stories

🐾 How Max Helped Me Breathe Again

By Tanya M. • From Melbourne

🐾 How Max Helped Me Breathe Again

• June 14, 2025 • 1 min read

Max is a rescue Labrador-cross. The shelter told me he was quiet, calm, and loved cuddles. They weren’t wrong. The first night he curled up beside ...

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How Luna Helped Me Feel Less Alone

By Soepano S. • From Perth, WA

How Luna Helped Me Feel Less Alone

• June 12, 2025 • 2 min read

She sleeps at the foot of my bed, follows me around the house, and somehow senses every mood I have. When I’m happy, she’s bouncing off the walls. ...

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Bailey and the Case of the Invisible Lizard

By Monika J. • From Geelong VIC

Bailey and the Case of the Invisible Lizard

• June 12, 2025 • 1 min read

This is also the same dog who once barked at a pumpkin for ten straight minutes. Life with Bailey is full of moments like this. Confusing. Hilariou...

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I Got My Golden Retriever a Royal Portrait and Now He Thinks He Owns the Place

By Myra T. • From Geelong VIC

I Got My Golden Retriever a Royal Portrait and Now He Thinks He Owns the Place

• June 12, 2025 • 1 min read

A few days later, the portrait arrived in my inbox and I swear I could not stop laughing. Bailey looked like he belonged in a palace. Full royal ro...

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Why I Gifted a Portrait to My Mum After Our Dog Passed

By Patricia S. • From Coogee, Sydney

Why I Gifted a Portrait to My Mum After Our Dog Passed

• June 11, 2025 • 1 min read

I chose the Memorial Pencil Sketch style — simple, quiet, and full of depth, just like Mum. I sent in an old photo of Toby sitting in his usual spo...

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For Daisy, With Love

By Rachel T. • From Melbourne VIC

For Daisy, With Love

• June 11, 2025 • 1 min read

Daisy wasn’t just a dog. She was my shadow. For nearly 14 years, she followed me from room to room — through breakups, job changes, lockdowns, and ...

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🐶 Why We’re Sharing This

At Pawstralian, we believe every pet has a story — whether it makes you laugh, cry, or simply smile. Behind every portrait we create is a memory, a bond, and a reason to celebrate the pets who shape our lives.

If you’ve shared a moment like this with your furry friend, we’d love to hear it. Submit your story and photo, and if it’s featured, we’ll send you a $10 Pawstralian voucher to turn it into custom artwork.

Because these aren’t just pets. They’re family.