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My Cat Sat on My Keyboard and Deleted a Month of Blog Posts
The disaster began during an ordinary evening in Brisbane. I was editing a post about a dog chasing a rabbit when my cat launched herself across the desk,…
The physics of a dog catching a frisbee in slow motion
A dog sprinting after a flying disc looks effortless when seen at normal speed. In a few seconds, the animal reads the disc’s path, changes direction, launches…
Real-life Pokémon: Which Pet Matches Which Starter?
Choosing a pet with a starter Pokémon in mind is a playful way to think about temperament, energy and everyday care. A fire, water or grass companion is less…
Three Hours Fixing A Database Query For A Hamster Photo
The post began with a simple idea: display a hamster photo beside a short note about animals, games, and the strange internet worlds that keep this blog alive.…
Pet-safe houseplants for anime lovers across Australia
For fans who fill their rooms with figurines, posters, and streaming marathons, bringing living greenery into the space adds warmth without sacrificing shelf…
When Your Rabbit's Hutch Becomes a Minecraft Build Challenge
Owning a rabbit in Australia feels a bit like a survival game. Between scorching arvo sun in western Sydney, sudden downpours on the Mornington Peninsula, and…
Teaching Your Parrot Tech Phrases and Why They Refuse to Cooperate
Every remote worker in Australia has, at some point during a long video call, glanced at their pet bird and wondered whether the household could be optimised…
A Kelpie, a Switch, and a Lot of Bell-Begging
When I first powered up my Nintendo Switch on a quiet Saturday morning, my kelpie, Pepper, was already curled up on the couch beside me. The familiar chime of…
Catnip and Pixel Buffs: When Feline Highs Mirror Game Power-Ups
When a tabby catches the scent of Nepeta cataria, its pupils widen, its chin rubs the nearest leaf, and a strange euphoria takes hold for ten or fifteen…
Why Do Ferrets Steal Your Keyboard? A Gamer’s Guide to Ferret-proofing
A ferret dragging a keyboard across the floor looks like a tiny act of sabotage, yet the behaviour usually has a simple explanation. Keyboards are warm,…