Sixteen Paws Doghouse Bakery | Gippsland | Thorpdale VIC, Australia

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DOGHOUSE BAKERY

ARTISAN DOG TREATS
HANDMADE IN GIPPSLAND WITH LOVE

🎄🐶 TRIPLE WEEKEND LOADING!

We’re gearing up for another HUGE festive weekend and can’t wait to see all our amazing puppers and their humans!

📍 SAT 13 DEC
✨ Rokeby Market – 8am–12:30pm AND
✨ Christmas & Carols in the Park (Moe) – 3pm–10pm

📍 SUN 14 DEC
✨ Big Day Out for Dogs – KCC Park – 10am–4pm

We’ll be bringing all your Sixteen Paws favourites — fresh baked treats, Christmas boxes, and pup-approved goodies! 🎁🐾

Come say hi, grab a treat, and let’s celebrate the season together. ❤️

🎄🐶 TRIPLE WEEKEND LOADING!

We’re gearing up for another HUGE festive weekend and can’t wait to see all our amazing puppers and their humans!

📍 SAT 13 DEC
✨ Rokeby Market – 8am–12:30pm AND
✨ Christmas & Carols in the Park (Moe) – 3pm–10pm

📍 SUN 14 DEC
✨ Big Day Out for Dogs – KCC Park – 10am–4pm

We’ll be bringing all your Sixteen Paws favourites — fresh baked treats, Christmas boxes, and pup-approved goodies! 🎁🐾

Come say hi, grab a treat, and let’s celebrate the season together. ❤️

Our Christmas Cookie Pizza has arrived 🎄

Meet the cutest thing to come out of our bakery kitchen this Christmas…

🎅🍪 Christmas Cookie Pizza!

Snowmen, reindeer, and little Christmas trees all sharing one big cookie hug.

Perfect for parties, gifting or treating the goodest dog you know! ⛄️

Limited stock — grab one before they melt away! ☃️💕

Our Christmas Cookie Pizza has arrived 🎄

Meet the cutest thing to come out of our bakery kitchen this Christmas…

🎅🍪 Christmas Cookie Pizza!

Snowmen, reindeer, and little Christmas trees all sharing one big cookie hug.

Perfect for parties, gifting or treating the goodest dog you know! ⛄️

Limited stock — grab one before they melt away! ☃️💕

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS MARKET WEEKEND IS HERE! ✨🎄

Looking for something festive to do this weekend? Here are THREE great local events to check out:

🌟 FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER – Christmas in The Boo
📍 Baromi Park, Mirboo North
🕔 5pm – 10pm

🎁 SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER – Shaw’s Arcade Christmas Pop-Up Market
📍 36 George Street, Moe
🕓 8am-1pm

🐾 SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER – Wellington/Latrobe Lions Club Christmas Twilight Market
📍 Village Green, Toongabbie
🕓 From 4pm
🎉 Sausage sizzle, great variety of stalls, and…
🐶 DOG PARADE!
Bring your pup dressed in Christmas drag for fun and prizes (dogs must be on a lead).

🎅 A full festive weekend supporting local makers, food, music & community fun!

Which one will you be heading to? 🎄💫

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS MARKET WEEKEND IS HERE! ✨🎄

Looking for something festive to do this weekend? Here are THREE great local events to check out:

🌟 FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER – Christmas in The Boo
📍 Baromi Park, Mirboo North
🕔 5pm – 10pm

🎁 SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER – Shaw’s Arcade Christmas Pop-Up Market
📍 36 George Street, Moe
🕓 8am-1pm

🐾 SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER – Wellington/Latrobe Lions Club Christmas Twilight Market
📍 Village Green, Toongabbie
🕓 From 4pm
🎉 Sausage sizzle, great variety of stalls, and…
🐶 DOG PARADE!
Bring your pup dressed in Christmas drag for fun and prizes (dogs must be on a lead).

🎅 A full festive weekend supporting local makers, food, music & community fun!

Which one will you be heading to? 🎄💫

🎉🐾 It’s finally the 1st of December!

That means it’s officially time to start opening your pups’ SIXTEEN PAWS Advent Calendars! 🎄🐶

We’re so excited to kick off the countdown to Christmas with you and your four-legged friends.

Don’t forget to share and tag us in your daily unboxings — we LOVE seeing those happy tails and festive snouts! 💚📸✨

Let the treats begin! 🎁🐾

🎉🐾 It’s finally the 1st of December!

That means it’s officially time to start opening your pups’ SIXTEEN PAWS Advent Calendars! 🎄🐶

We’re so excited to kick off the countdown to Christmas with you and your four-legged friends.

Don’t forget to share and tag us in your daily unboxings — we LOVE seeing those happy tails and festive snouts! 💚📸✨

Let the treats begin! 🎁🐾

We promise we haven’t disappeared… we’ve just been busy little Christmas elves! 🎄✨

It might’ve looked quiet on our socials, but behind the scenes we’ve been rolling dough, packing cookies, and dashing between events like it’s our own festive marathon. 😅🎅

On Saturday you could spot us at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren for the Creative Collective Christmas Market — and today we jingled our way over to the Traralgon Christmas Parade!

And honestly… this photo says EVERYTHING.

Our trays are basically emptier than Santa’s cookie plate on Christmas Eve. 🍪🎁

We’re pretty much SOLD OUT and feeling so grateful, blown away, and full of warm fuzzy Christmas cheer.

Thank you to everyone who came by, snapped up cookies, shared a laugh, or just said hi — you made our weekend magical. ✨❤️

Now if anyone needs us… we’ll be off re-stocking, re-hydrating, and maybe napping for 48 hours. 😴😂

We’ll be back this weekend, pulling back to back to back events - Friday, Saturday and Sunday! We can’t wait to see you all ❤️🐾

We promise we haven’t disappeared… we’ve just been busy little Christmas elves! 🎄✨

It might’ve looked quiet on our socials, but behind the scenes we’ve been rolling dough, packing cookies, and dashing between events like it’s our own festive marathon. 😅🎅

On Saturday you could spot us at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren for the Creative Collective Christmas Market — and today we jingled our way over to the Traralgon Christmas Parade!

And honestly… this photo says EVERYTHING.

Our trays are basically emptier than Santa’s cookie plate on Christmas Eve. 🍪🎁

We’re pretty much SOLD OUT and feeling so grateful, blown away, and full of warm fuzzy Christmas cheer.

Thank you to everyone who came by, snapped up cookies, shared a laugh, or just said hi — you made our weekend magical. ✨❤️

Now if anyone needs us… we’ll be off re-stocking, re-hydrating, and maybe napping for 48 hours. 😴😂

We’ll be back this weekend, pulling back to back to back events - Friday, Saturday and Sunday! We can’t wait to see you all ❤️🐾

🎄 Win with Sixteen Paws this Christmas! 🎄

Find us at one of our markets or events in the lead up to Christmas and grab a festive bon bon for just $5 each 💫

Each bon bon is filled with paw-some goodies — delicious treats, a Christmas bandanna, or even a puppy Santa hat. 🎅🐾

But keep those paws crossed… because a special few hide Sixteen Paws spending money (store credit) worth up to $50! 👀✨

Pop, unwrap, and let the Christmas magic begin! 🎁🐶💛

Not real cash, but perfect for spoiling your furry bestie in-store!

🎄 Win with Sixteen Paws this Christmas! 🎄

Find us at one of our markets or events in the lead up to Christmas and grab a festive bon bon for just $5 each 💫

Each bon bon is filled with paw-some goodies — delicious treats, a Christmas bandanna, or even a puppy Santa hat. 🎅🐾

But keep those paws crossed… because a special few hide Sixteen Paws spending money (store credit) worth up to $50! 👀✨

Pop, unwrap, and let the Christmas magic begin! 🎁🐶💛

Not real cash, but perfect for spoiling your furry bestie in-store!

🎄🐾 HO-HO-HOLD ON… Christmas Treats Have Dropped! 🐾🎄

Dogs of the world, try to remain calm…

Sixteen Paws has unleashed the ultimate festive snack attack!

✨ This year’s limited-edition Christmas range includes:

🦌 Giant Reindeer Cookies – Bigger than your dog’s ego after learning one new trick.
🍪 Carob Chip Cookie Characters – Yes, they’re adorable. No, your dog will not admire them before inhaling them.
🎅 Giant Gingerbread People – Cute little (big) guys ready to be joyfully decapitated by enthusiastic chompers.
🎁 Treat-Filled Baubles – Stuffed with beetroot & spirulina treats because your dog deserves gifts too (and yes, they know when you don’t get them one).

All handmade, all dog-safe, all guaranteed to cause excessive tail wagging and possibly some festive zoomies.

Get in quick — these goodies disappear faster than a snack left unattended near a Labrador. 👀🐶

More treats dropping this week - so make sure your following along for more Christmas fun.

Available NOW on our website at www.sixteenpaws.com.au

#SixteenPaws #DogBakery #FestiveFloofs #CheekyChristmasTreats #santapawsishere

🎄🐾 HO-HO-HOLD ON… Christmas Treats Have Dropped! 🐾🎄

Dogs of the world, try to remain calm…

Sixteen Paws has unleashed the ultimate festive snack attack!

✨ This year’s limited-edition Christmas range includes:

🦌 Giant Reindeer Cookies – Bigger than your dog’s ego after learning one new trick.
🍪 Carob Chip Cookie Characters – Yes, they’re adorable. No, your dog will not admire them before inhaling them.
🎅 Giant Gingerbread People – Cute little (big) guys ready to be joyfully decapitated by enthusiastic chompers.
🎁 Treat-Filled Baubles – Stuffed with beetroot & spirulina treats because your dog deserves gifts too (and yes, they know when you don’t get them one).

All handmade, all dog-safe, all guaranteed to cause excessive tail wagging and possibly some festive zoomies.

Get in quick — these goodies disappear faster than a snack left unattended near a Labrador. 👀🐶

More treats dropping this week - so make sure your following along for more Christmas fun.

Available NOW on our website at www.sixteenpaws.com.au

#SixteenPaws #DogBakery #FestiveFloofs #CheekyChristmasTreats #santapawsishere

🎄 Final Call! Only 3 spots left of our second and final release for our Dog Cookie Advent Calendar preorder!

Make your pup’s December extra special with 24 days of festive, tail-wagging treats 🐶✨

Preorders close this Friday at 12PM — don’t miss out!

👇 Snag your spot now before they’re gone!

www.sixteenpaws.com.au

#DogAdventCalendar #DogTreats #HolidayForDogs #PreorderNow

🎄 Final Call! Only 3 spots left of our second and final release for our Dog Cookie Advent Calendar preorder!

Make your pup’s December extra special with 24 days of festive, tail-wagging treats 🐶✨

Preorders close this Friday at 12PM — don’t miss out!

👇 Snag your spot now before they’re gone!

www.sixteenpaws.com.au

#DogAdventCalendar #DogTreats #HolidayForDogs #PreorderNow

Sometimes being a small business owner is tough.

Long days, unpredictable weather, endless to-do lists — it can all catch up with you. As much as we love what we do, we’ve realised it’s time to take a short pause to rest, restock, and recoup.

So, we’ll be taking a few days off and won’t be attending our markets this weekend. Our Christmas product launch will also be delayed by a week — but we promise it’ll be worth the wait!

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and continued support. It means the world to our little business 💛

Sometimes you just have to slow down so you can come back stronger.

As a thank you and a ‘sorry’ use the code WASHEDOUT on our website to receive 10% off your purchase until 12pm Sunday 9 November 2025!

Much love,
Kristy & Chris ❤️🐾

Sometimes being a small business owner is tough.

Long days, unpredictable weather, endless to-do lists — it can all catch up with you. As much as we love what we do, we’ve realised it’s time to take a short pause to rest, restock, and recoup.

So, we’ll be taking a few days off and won’t be attending our markets this weekend. Our Christmas product launch will also be delayed by a week — but we promise it’ll be worth the wait!

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and continued support. It means the world to our little business 💛

Sometimes you just have to slow down so you can come back stronger.

As a thank you and a ‘sorry’ use the code WASHEDOUT on our website to receive 10% off your purchase until 12pm Sunday 9 November 2025!

Much love,
Kristy & Chris ❤️🐾

🏆 The High Tea That Stops a Nation!

While the humans are watching the races, the pups are indulging in the real event — a tail-wagging high tea of delectable, drool-worthy treats! 💕🍩🐶

Because every good dog deserves a winning afternoon snack. 🐾

Only today at Country Pine Kennels & Cattery

#MelbourneCup #HighTeaForDogs #DogTreats #PawtyTime

🏆 The High Tea That Stops a Nation!

While the humans are watching the races, the pups are indulging in the real event — a tail-wagging high tea of delectable, drool-worthy treats! 💕🍩🐶

Because every good dog deserves a winning afternoon snack. 🐾

Only today at Country Pine Kennels & Cattery

#MelbourneCup #HighTeaForDogs #DogTreats #PawtyTime

A little piece of Samson with me always ❤️

A little piece of Samson with me always ❤️

🎅🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town… and he’s bringing snacks!

We’ve been barking mad keeping this secret, but it’s finally time to spill the treats 🍪✨

🎄 The Sixteen Paws Christmas Collection launches Saturday November 8 at 7 PM!

Think festive flavours, gourmet ingredients, and tail-wagging joy in every bite — because good dogs deserve great taste this Christmas. ❤️

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get those stockings ready… Santa Paws waits for no one! 🎁🐾

#SixteenPaws #SantaPawsIsComing #PawfectChristmas #GourmetDogTreats

🎅🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town… and he’s bringing snacks!

We’ve been barking mad keeping this secret, but it’s finally time to spill the treats 🍪✨

🎄 The Sixteen Paws Christmas Collection launches Saturday November 8 at 7 PM!

Think festive flavours, gourmet ingredients, and tail-wagging joy in every bite — because good dogs deserve great taste this Christmas. ❤️

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get those stockings ready… Santa Paws waits for no one! 🎁🐾

#SixteenPaws #SantaPawsIsComing #PawfectChristmas #GourmetDogTreats

🎄🐾 Not your normal advent calendar…
Because this one’s actually good.

24 days of handmade dog cookies and treats — baked with real ingredients, not that commercially made junk. 🍪🐶

Your pup deserves better than factory-floor fillers, right?

Due to popular demand- we’ve added a few more pre-order spots!

⚡️ Only a few left — grab yours now at sixteenpaws.com.au before they’re gone!

#SixteenPaws #DogAdventCalendar #HandmadeDogCookies #TreatYourDogRight #NotYourNormalAdventCalendar

🎄🐾 Not your normal advent calendar…
Because this one’s actually good.

24 days of handmade dog cookies and treats — baked with real ingredients, not that commercially made junk. 🍪🐶

Your pup deserves better than factory-floor fillers, right?

Due to popular demand- we’ve added a few more pre-order spots!

⚡️ Only a few left — grab yours now at sixteenpaws.com.au before they’re gone!

#SixteenPaws #DogAdventCalendar #HandmadeDogCookies #TreatYourDogRight #NotYourNormalAdventCalendar

🐾 Holy pupcakes, Melbourne! 🐶💥

We’re still wagging from the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival — a massive THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by to show some love for Sixteen Paws! 💙

We were absolutely blown away by the support for our little dog bakery biz — you cleaned us out faster than a Labrador at treat time! 😂🦴

Don’t worry though — we’ve got more goodies coming your way! 🍪

We’ll be uploading a bunch of our treats to the website over the next day or so, so your pups can get their fix delivered straight to your door. 🚚🐾

You guys are the real MVPs (Most Valuable Pup-lovers). Thanks for making our weekend one to remember! 💕

#SixteenPaws #DogLoversFestival #MelbourneDogs #DogBakery #SpoilYourPup #GoodDogVibes

🐾 Holy pupcakes, Melbourne! 🐶💥

We’re still wagging from the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival — a massive THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by to show some love for Sixteen Paws! 💙

We were absolutely blown away by the support for our little dog bakery biz — you cleaned us out faster than a Labrador at treat time! 😂🦴

Don’t worry though — we’ve got more goodies coming your way! 🍪

We’ll be uploading a bunch of our treats to the website over the next day or so, so your pups can get their fix delivered straight to your door. 🚚🐾

You guys are the real MVPs (Most Valuable Pup-lovers). Thanks for making our weekend one to remember! 💕

#SixteenPaws #DogLoversFestival #MelbourneDogs #DogBakery #SpoilYourPup #GoodDogVibes

🐾 You’re seeing double! 👀

For the very first time, today you’ll find Sixteen Paws in two locations — we’re spreading the cookie love! 🐶🐾

Catch us at Traralgon Farmers Market 🥕 and the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival 🐕 for a tail-wagging good time!

Make sure you strip by either of out stands and say hi 👋

#PetEvents #DogLoversFestival #FarmersMarketFun #DoubleThePaws

🐾 You’re seeing double! 👀

For the very first time, today you’ll find Sixteen Paws in two locations — we’re spreading the cookie love! 🐶🐾

Catch us at Traralgon Farmers Market 🥕 and the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival 🐕 for a tail-wagging good time!

Make sure you strip by either of out stands and say hi 👋

#PetEvents #DogLoversFestival #FarmersMarketFun #DoubleThePaws

WANT A FREE TREAT FOR YOUR PUP?

We’re excited to be at the Melbourne thedogloversfestival this weekend! 🐕

As a small thank-you to our amazing community, we’re giving away a free treat for your pup when you mention this post at our booth.

Your support means the world to us — see you there! 💛

WANT A FREE TREAT FOR YOUR PUP?

We’re excited to be at the Melbourne thedogloversfestival this weekend! 🐕

As a small thank-you to our amazing community, we’re giving away a free treat for your pup when you mention this post at our booth.

Your support means the world to us — see you there! 💛

🎁 Santa Paws is coming to town… and he’s bringing TREATS!

🐾 Our Dog Advent Calendar is packed with 24 paw-some surprises that’ll make your pup’s tail wag all December long.

✨ Limited edition | 🍪 Tasty goodies | ❤️ $80 (only $3.30/day)

🎁 Preorder at sixteenpaws.com.au

#SantaPaws #PawfectChristmas #DogTreats #AdventCalendar #SpoilYourDog #HolidayMagic

🎁 Santa Paws is coming to town… and he’s bringing TREATS!

🐾 Our Dog Advent Calendar is packed with 24 paw-some surprises that’ll make your pup’s tail wag all December long.

✨ Limited edition | 🍪 Tasty goodies | ❤️ $80 (only $3.30/day)

🎁 Preorder at sixteenpaws.com.au

#SantaPaws #PawfectChristmas #DogTreats #AdventCalendar #SpoilYourDog #HolidayMagic

🥟 Next up on our exclusive Dog Lovers Menu:
✨ Doggo Dumpling Cookies ✨

Made with wholesome beetroot, carrot, and spinach — these adorable, grain-free treats are baked with love for your pups. 🐾💚

🐶 Come see us at the Dog Lovers Festival next weekend and treat your furry bestie to something special!

#DogTreats #HealthyPups #DogBakery #GrainFree #DoggoDumplings #Beetroot #Carrot #Spinach #PupApproved #SixteenPaws #DogLoversFestival

🥟 Next up on our exclusive Dog Lovers Menu:
✨ Doggo Dumpling Cookies ✨

Made with wholesome beetroot, carrot, and spinach — these adorable, grain-free treats are baked with love for your pups. 🐾💚

🐶 Come see us at the Dog Lovers Festival next weekend and treat your furry bestie to something special!

#DogTreats #HealthyPups #DogBakery #GrainFree #DoggoDumplings #Beetroot #Carrot #Spinach #PupApproved #SixteenPaws #DogLoversFestival

🐾 COME SEE US TODAY at The Great Pet-Together! 🐾

Join us for a paw-some day out at Ballam Park, Frankston from 10AM to 2PM!

🎉 Free Entry | 🐶 Dog Walks | 🐾 Pet Paw-traits | 🐕 Dachshund Races | 🎭 Costume Competitions | 🧁 Pup-Cup Eating Contests | 🛍️ Markets & More!

Bring your furry, feathered or fluffy friends and come celebrate everything PETS!

📍 We’ll be there – don’t miss out!
👉 Visit greatpettogether.com.au for more info!

#TheGreatPetTogether #FrankstonEvents #PetLoversUnite #PawsomeDayOut

🐾 COME SEE US TODAY at The Great Pet-Together! 🐾

Join us for a paw-some day out at Ballam Park, Frankston from 10AM to 2PM!

🎉 Free Entry | 🐶 Dog Walks | 🐾 Pet Paw-traits | 🐕 Dachshund Races | 🎭 Costume Competitions | 🧁 Pup-Cup Eating Contests | 🛍️ Markets & More!

Bring your furry, feathered or fluffy friends and come celebrate everything PETS!

📍 We’ll be there – don’t miss out!
👉 Visit greatpettogether.com.au for more info!

#TheGreatPetTogether #FrankstonEvents #PetLoversUnite #PawsomeDayOut

🐾🎣 Doggy Fish & Chips?! Yes, please! 🐟🍟

We don’t want you (or your pup) to miss out, so here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming to the Dog Lovers Festival... and guess what? We're bringing the goods early to The Great Pet Together! 🐶✨

We’re serving up the ultimate bark-worthy treat — crunchy chicken and cheese chippies and fishy bites — and giving you a sneak peek before the Dog Lovers Festival even begins! 🐶

🐕‍🦺 Healthy? Yep.
🎣 Cute? You bet.
💥 Bark-worthy? Absolutely.
📍 COME SEE US TOMORROW at imaginefrankston The Great Pet-Together!

Treat your pup, snap a pic, and grab a few goodies before they’re gone!

#DoggyFishAndChips #TheGreatPetTogether #DogLoversFestival #PupSnacks #TreatYoDog #GourmuttGoodies #BarkdayReady #DogTreatGoals

🐾🎣 Doggy Fish & Chips?! Yes, please! 🐟🍟

We don’t want you (or your pup) to miss out, so here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming to the Dog Lovers Festival... and guess what? We're bringing the goods early to The Great Pet Together! 🐶✨

We’re serving up the ultimate bark-worthy treat — crunchy chicken and cheese chippies and fishy bites — and giving you a sneak peek before the Dog Lovers Festival even begins! 🐶

🐕‍🦺 Healthy? Yep.
🎣 Cute? You bet.
💥 Bark-worthy? Absolutely.
📍 COME SEE US TOMORROW at imaginefrankston The Great Pet-Together!

Treat your pup, snap a pic, and grab a few goodies before they’re gone!

#DoggyFishAndChips #TheGreatPetTogether #DogLoversFestival #PupSnacks #TreatYoDog #GourmuttGoodies #BarkdayReady #DogTreatGoals

Doggy Doughnuts are always a sell out - just one sniff and your pup will be in LOVE!

Make sure you snap one up for your pup at our next market!

#doggydoughnut #treatyopup #sixteenpaws

Doggy Doughnuts are always a sell out - just one sniff and your pup will be in LOVE!

Make sure you snap one up for your pup at our next market!

#doggydoughnut #treatyopup #sixteenpaws

🎉 MELBOURNE, GET READY! 🎉

In just short 3 weeks, we’re serving up a bark-tastic twist on a classic fave… 🐾🐟🍟

🔥 FISH & CHIPS – for dogs! 🔥

(No, hooman. You can’t have any. Sit.)

🍗 Chicken & Cheese Chippies – golden, crunchy, tail-wagging goodness.
🌿 Fishy Bites – with seaweed meal + activated charcoal for that fresh breath, and improved gut life.

✅ 100% dog-approved
❌ 0% suitable for humans (unless you sniff butts for fun 🤭)

🐶 Come find us out at the Melbourne thedogloversfestival– limited batches, loads of wagging, and maybe a cheeky freebie for the first good boys and girls who visit!

📅 Mark your calendar - October 25 & 26
📍 Melbourne Showgrounds

#DogLoversShow #FishAndChipsForDogs #DogTreatDrop #MelbourneDogs #ForPupsOnly #NotForHoomans #TreatYoDog #PawsAndChips

🎉 MELBOURNE, GET READY! 🎉

In just short 3 weeks, we’re serving up a bark-tastic twist on a classic fave… 🐾🐟🍟

🔥 FISH & CHIPS – for dogs! 🔥

(No, hooman. You can’t have any. Sit.)

🍗 Chicken & Cheese Chippies – golden, crunchy, tail-wagging goodness.
🌿 Fishy Bites – with seaweed meal + activated charcoal for that fresh breath, and improved gut life.

✅ 100% dog-approved
❌ 0% suitable for humans (unless you sniff butts for fun 🤭)

🐶 Come find us out at the Melbourne thedogloversfestival– limited batches, loads of wagging, and maybe a cheeky freebie for the first good boys and girls who visit!

📅 Mark your calendar - October 25 & 26
📍 Melbourne Showgrounds

#DogLoversShow #FishAndChipsForDogs #DogTreatDrop #MelbourneDogs #ForPupsOnly #NotForHoomans #TreatYoDog #PawsAndChips

👾🐾 We’ve got a MONSTER line-up of events this October — and we’re cooking up something tasty! 🦴😋

We might be a little quiet on socials while we’re in the kitchen (literally) baking up fresh dog treats and packing our bags for a month FULL of furry fun! 🎃🐶

Catch us (and our chaos) at:

🟣 SUN 12 OCT – The Great Pet Together, Frankston
🟢 SUN 19 OCT – Nillumbik Pet Expo, Diamond Creek
🟠 SAT 25 OCT – Traralgon Farmers Market
🔵 SAT & SUN 25–26 OCT – Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival

🎉 It’s going to be treats, tails, and total mayhem!

📸 Come say hi, grab some goodies for your pup, and don’t forget to tag us!

#MonsterLineUp #DogTreatsIncoming #FurRealFun #PetEventSeason #QuietBeforeThePawStorm

👾🐾 We’ve got a MONSTER line-up of events this October — and we’re cooking up something tasty! 🦴😋

We might be a little quiet on socials while we’re in the kitchen (literally) baking up fresh dog treats and packing our bags for a month FULL of furry fun! 🎃🐶

Catch us (and our chaos) at:

🟣 SUN 12 OCT – The Great Pet Together, Frankston
🟢 SUN 19 OCT – Nillumbik Pet Expo, Diamond Creek
🟠 SAT 25 OCT – Traralgon Farmers Market
🔵 SAT & SUN 25–26 OCT – Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival

🎉 It’s going to be treats, tails, and total mayhem!

📸 Come say hi, grab some goodies for your pup, and don’t forget to tag us!

#MonsterLineUp #DogTreatsIncoming #FurRealFun #PetEventSeason #QuietBeforeThePawStorm

🎄🐾 It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year… for your pup! 🐾🎄

We know it's early… but trust us, there’s a good reason!

🎁 Pre-orders for our Doggy Advent Calendars go live on 18th October @ 7pm EDST 🎁

Why so soon? Because we want to make sure your furry friend gets their paws on this festive treats in time to start opening on December 1st! 🎅🐶

Each calendar is packed with tail-wagging surprises, handmade goodies, and festive fun—because dogs deserve Christmas magic too. 💫

Limited stock available – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get ready to spoil your pup this holiday season. 🐕✨

#DogAdventCalendar #ChristmasForDogs #PawfectChristmas #DogTreats #PreOrderNow

🎄🐾 It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year… for your pup! 🐾🎄

We know it's early… but trust us, there’s a good reason!

🎁 Pre-orders for our Doggy Advent Calendars go live on 18th October @ 7pm EDST 🎁

Why so soon? Because we want to make sure your furry friend gets their paws on this festive treats in time to start opening on December 1st! 🎅🐶

Each calendar is packed with tail-wagging surprises, handmade goodies, and festive fun—because dogs deserve Christmas magic too. 💫

Limited stock available – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get ready to spoil your pup this holiday season. 🐕✨

#DogAdventCalendar #ChristmasForDogs #PawfectChristmas #DogTreats #PreOrderNow

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DOG TREATS COME FROM?

Some people buy their dog treats from a big factory and slap on a cute label - usually without ingredients listed!

We bake from scratch — and we’re proud to show you exactly what’s inside. 🧡

No secrets. No mass production. No pretending to be something we’re not.

Our treats are handmade, baked fresh in small batches, and loaded with real ingredients you can pronounce — like pumpkin, oats, seeds, and a whole lot of love.

Because if you wouldn’t eat mystery snacks, why should your dog?

And yeah — your dog can taste the difference. 🐾✨

#NotFromAFactory #ActuallyHomemade #DogTreatsDoneRight #NoFakesHere #FreshBakedForDogs #SupportRealMakers #DogsKnowTheDifference

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DOG TREATS COME FROM?

Some people buy their dog treats from a big factory and slap on a cute label - usually without ingredients listed!

We bake from scratch — and we’re proud to show you exactly what’s inside. 🧡

No secrets. No mass production. No pretending to be something we’re not.

Our treats are handmade, baked fresh in small batches, and loaded with real ingredients you can pronounce — like pumpkin, oats, seeds, and a whole lot of love.

Because if you wouldn’t eat mystery snacks, why should your dog?

And yeah — your dog can taste the difference. 🐾✨

#NotFromAFactory #ActuallyHomemade #DogTreatsDoneRight #NoFakesHere #FreshBakedForDogs #SupportRealMakers #DogsKnowTheDifference

🦴 FREE DOG COOKIE THIS WEEKEND at Fozzigobble!

Bring your pup by fozigobblecafe this weekend and treat them to a FREE Sixteen Paws dog cookie! 🐶💕

We're sharing samples and collecting feedback — your support helps us get stocked in more local shops!

Sniff it, taste it, bark about it. Let’s get tails wagging! 🐾

Fozzigobble Cafe
79 Princes Hwy, Yarragon VIC 3823

🦴 FREE DOG COOKIE THIS WEEKEND at Fozzigobble!

Bring your pup by fozigobblecafe this weekend and treat them to a FREE Sixteen Paws dog cookie! 🐶💕

We're sharing samples and collecting feedback — your support helps us get stocked in more local shops!

Sniff it, taste it, bark about it. Let’s get tails wagging! 🐾

Fozzigobble Cafe
79 Princes Hwy, Yarragon VIC 3823

🚨 NEW SIGN ALERT!🚨

Because when your treats are this good, you need a banner that screams it louder than a dog spotting the postie 🐶📢

Now serving artisan dog treats with:
✔️ No weird stuff
✔️ No preservatives
✔️ No “what even is that?” ingredients

Just drool-worthy goodness, handcrafted in small batches for the very goodest of dogs.

Our models couldn’t be more impressed… 👅🐾

Catch us online or sniff us out at your next local market - sixteenpaws.com.au

#SixteenPaws #DogTreatsWithStandards #DroolWorthy #NewSignWhoDis #spoilthatgoodboi

🚨 NEW SIGN ALERT!🚨

Because when your treats are this good, you need a banner that screams it louder than a dog spotting the postie 🐶📢

Now serving artisan dog treats with:
✔️ No weird stuff
✔️ No preservatives
✔️ No “what even is that?” ingredients

Just drool-worthy goodness, handcrafted in small batches for the very goodest of dogs.

Our models couldn’t be more impressed… 👅🐾

Catch us online or sniff us out at your next local market - sixteenpaws.com.au

#SixteenPaws #DogTreatsWithStandards #DroolWorthy #NewSignWhoDis #spoilthatgoodboi

Happy Birthday Gus 🎂🐾

When you're 7 and fabulous, only a pawsome cake will do. Gus said 'no bones about it' — blue drip and tennis balls 🎾 are the way to paw-ty! 💙🐶

#SevenYearsOfSass #CakeForCanines #GourmuttTreats #GusTheGoodBoy

Happy Birthday Gus 🎂🐾

When you're 7 and fabulous, only a pawsome cake will do. Gus said 'no bones about it' — blue drip and tennis balls 🎾 are the way to paw-ty! 💙🐶

#SevenYearsOfSass #CakeForCanines #GourmuttTreats #GusTheGoodBoy

BREAKING: New AFL rules — 1 goal = 1 cookie 🍪🐶
Dogs taking over the league… and the snacks 🏉😂#afl #doggytreats #supportsmallbusiness

BREAKING: New AFL rules — 1 goal = 1 cookie 🍪🐶
Dogs taking over the league… and the snacks 🏉😂#afl #doggytreats #supportsmallbusiness

🌼 Spring is in the air, and so are the treats! 🌼

Join us at the City of Casey’s 2025 Pet Expo for a tail-wagging good time! 🐾🎉

🐶 Delicious new Sixteen Paws treats
🌳 Beautiful outdoor setting at Wilson Botanic Park
📅 Saturday 13 September
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Berwick

Bring your furry friends and help us celebrate the start of spring! 💐

👉 Visit www.sixteenpaws.com.au for more info!

#PetExpo2025 #SixteenPaws #CelebrateSpring #CityOfCasey #DogTreats #PetLoversUnite

🌼 Spring is in the air, and so are the treats! 🌼

Join us at the City of Casey’s 2025 Pet Expo for a tail-wagging good time! 🐾🎉

🐶 Delicious new Sixteen Paws treats
🌳 Beautiful outdoor setting at Wilson Botanic Park
📅 Saturday 13 September
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Berwick

Bring your furry friends and help us celebrate the start of spring! 💐

👉 Visit www.sixteenpaws.com.au for more info!

#PetExpo2025 #SixteenPaws #CelebrateSpring #CityOfCasey #DogTreats #PetLoversUnite

🐾 We’re all set up and ready to spoil your pups! 🐶

Come visit us at the 3_bears_bbq Fathers Day market today and grab some of our handcrafted, all-natural dog treats. From Doggy Doughnuts to Pizza Bones, we’ve got something your best friend will love! 💚

📍 Find us under the green tent!
🛒 All treats are preservative-free, human-grade, and made with love.
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your pup’s treat photos!

#SixteenPaws #DogBakery #DogTreats #MarketDay #SupportLocal #HealthyDogTreats

🐾 We’re all set up and ready to spoil your pups! 🐶

Come visit us at the 3_bears_bbq Fathers Day market today and grab some of our handcrafted, all-natural dog treats. From Doggy Doughnuts to Pizza Bones, we’ve got something your best friend will love! 💚

📍 Find us under the green tent!
🛒 All treats are preservative-free, human-grade, and made with love.
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your pup’s treat photos!

#SixteenPaws #DogBakery #DogTreats #MarketDay #SupportLocal #HealthyDogTreats

Sixteen Paws has had a glow up! Find us rocking our new GREEN Canopy Outdoor Gazebo and @marqmee_official signage! 💚💚💚

Sixteen Paws has had a glow up! Find us rocking our new GREEN Canopy Outdoor Gazebo and @marqmee_official signage! 💚💚💚

🐶🎉 It’s TOBY’S big day! And what better way to celebrate than with a cake that’s almost as cute and fluffy as he is? 🧸🍰

Yes, that’s a teddy bear cake.
Yes, it’s for a dog.
No, we’re not sorry. 😎💁‍♀️

Happy Barkday to the most paw-some pup around! You deserve all the cuddles, treats, and cake-shaped doppelgängers. 💙🐾

Thanks to Toby’s mum for trusting us for another birthday celebration 🎉

#HappyBarkdayToby #TeddyBearCake #DogBirthdayParty #FluffyAndFrosted #CakeForCanines #SpoiledPup #TooAdorableToEat

🐶🎉 It’s TOBY’S big day! And what better way to celebrate than with a cake that’s almost as cute and fluffy as he is? 🧸🍰

Yes, that’s a teddy bear cake.
Yes, it’s for a dog.
No, we’re not sorry. 😎💁‍♀️

Happy Barkday to the most paw-some pup around! You deserve all the cuddles, treats, and cake-shaped doppelgängers. 💙🐾

Thanks to Toby’s mum for trusting us for another birthday celebration 🎉

#HappyBarkdayToby #TeddyBearCake #DogBirthdayParty #FluffyAndFrosted #CakeForCanines #SpoiledPup #TooAdorableToEat

🎉🐾 PAWS-itively the Best Birthday Ever! 🐾🎉

This bone-shaped beauty is how you celebrate a 10th bark-day in style! 💙🎂

It’s serving up serious pup-star vibes — frosted to pawfection with a sweet little paw print to seal the deal. Almost too cute to eat… almost 😅 🐾✨

Here’s to 10 years of tail wags, belly rubs, and unconditional love. 🐕❤️

#DogBirthday #PawtyTime #10YearsYoung #BoneAppétit #SpoiledPup #cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

🎉🐾 PAWS-itively the Best Birthday Ever! 🐾🎉

This bone-shaped beauty is how you celebrate a 10th bark-day in style! 💙🎂

It’s serving up serious pup-star vibes — frosted to pawfection with a sweet little paw print to seal the deal. Almost too cute to eat… almost 😅 🐾✨

Here’s to 10 years of tail wags, belly rubs, and unconditional love. 🐕❤️

#DogBirthday #PawtyTime #10YearsYoung #BoneAppétit #SpoiledPup #cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

BLUE BALLOONS 🎈

Turning one never looked so pawsome! Our exclusive pupcake towers come stacked high with whipped pup-safe icing, topped with irresistible blue ‘balloons’ and sweet number toppers — tailor-made for a fur-birthday fiesta.

Tail wags guaranteed. Spoil your four‑legged friend in style. 💙🐾🎂

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

BLUE BALLOONS 🎈

Turning one never looked so pawsome! Our exclusive pupcake towers come stacked high with whipped pup-safe icing, topped with irresistible blue ‘balloons’ and sweet number toppers — tailor-made for a fur-birthday fiesta.

Tail wags guaranteed. Spoil your four‑legged friend in style. 💙🐾🎂

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

THE BREAK UP THAT HAD TO HAPPEN 💔

Yep, it’s true — sprinkles and our dog treats are officially parting ways. 😢 But don’t worry, it’s not you, it’s them.

Why? Because while sprinkles may look cute, they’re usually full of artificial stuff (like dyes and sugars) that don’t do our furry friends any favors. Even the “dog-safe” ones didn’t pass our sniff test. 🐶🚫

We’ve been reviewing and reassessing where our artisan dog treats sit in an overcrowded market, and we’ve realised something important: we don’t need flashy sprinkles to stand out — our treats speak for themselves (and bark a little too). 🐶✨

So we said “no thanks” to the fake stuff, and “heck yes!” to natural, pup-approved toppings like:
✨ Carob drizzle
✨ Crushed biscuits
✨ Coconut flakes
✨ Freeze-dried fruit

They're just as fun, way more delicious, and totally tummy-friendly 🐕

Thanks for wagging along with us as we make treats that are both joyful and healthy. Your pups deserve nothing less.

The Sixteen Paws Team ❤️🐾

THE BREAK UP THAT HAD TO HAPPEN 💔

Yep, it’s true — sprinkles and our dog treats are officially parting ways. 😢 But don’t worry, it’s not you, it’s them.

Why? Because while sprinkles may look cute, they’re usually full of artificial stuff (like dyes and sugars) that don’t do our furry friends any favors. Even the “dog-safe” ones didn’t pass our sniff test. 🐶🚫

We’ve been reviewing and reassessing where our artisan dog treats sit in an overcrowded market, and we’ve realised something important: we don’t need flashy sprinkles to stand out — our treats speak for themselves (and bark a little too). 🐶✨

So we said “no thanks” to the fake stuff, and “heck yes!” to natural, pup-approved toppings like:
✨ Carob drizzle
✨ Crushed biscuits
✨ Coconut flakes
✨ Freeze-dried fruit

They're just as fun, way more delicious, and totally tummy-friendly 🐕

Thanks for wagging along with us as we make treats that are both joyful and healthy. Your pups deserve nothing less.

The Sixteen Paws Team ❤️🐾

NEW NEW NEW…

Launching this week - Pumpkin Spiced Latte Cookies!

🍪 Sugar Free
🍪 Organic Pumpkin
🍪 Grain & Gluten Free
🍪 Delicious and Good for them!

Handmade - everyone, everytime ❤️🐾

Stay tuned for release details ⏰

www.sixteenpaws.com.au

NEW NEW NEW…

Launching this week - Pumpkin Spiced Latte Cookies!

🍪 Sugar Free
🍪 Organic Pumpkin
🍪 Grain & Gluten Free
🍪 Delicious and Good for them!

Handmade - everyone, everytime ❤️🐾

Stay tuned for release details ⏰

www.sixteenpaws.com.au

HAND MADE… EVERYONE, EVERY TIME!

Let’s be real - the pet treat industry in Australia is largely unregulated, meaning many brands cut corners, use low-quality ingredients, have misleading labels, and even harmful additives - without consequences.

Here at Sixteen Paws, we do things differently!

🐾 Transparency First: Every ingredient we use is listed clearly, with no hidden fillers or vague "meat byproducts."

🐾 Human-Grade Ingredients: If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not going into your dog’s treats.

🐾 Small Batch Quality: We handcraft our treats in small batches to ensure consistency, freshness, and safety.

🐾 No Artificial Junk: Absolutely no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Just real food your dog loves.

🐾 Tested for Safety: We voluntarily hold ourselves to higher standards by sending our treats for third-party testing.

Sixteen Paws - the bakery for dogs 🐾❤️

HAND MADE… EVERYONE, EVERY TIME!

Let’s be real - the pet treat industry in Australia is largely unregulated, meaning many brands cut corners, use low-quality ingredients, have misleading labels, and even harmful additives - without consequences.

Here at Sixteen Paws, we do things differently!

🐾 Transparency First: Every ingredient we use is listed clearly, with no hidden fillers or vague "meat byproducts."

🐾 Human-Grade Ingredients: If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not going into your dog’s treats.

🐾 Small Batch Quality: We handcraft our treats in small batches to ensure consistency, freshness, and safety.

🐾 No Artificial Junk: Absolutely no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Just real food your dog loves.

🐾 Tested for Safety: We voluntarily hold ourselves to higher standards by sending our treats for third-party testing.

Sixteen Paws - the bakery for dogs 🐾❤️

PUT YOUR FEET UP THIS WEEKEND!

Sit back, relax, take a load off and order a pizza… for your pup!

After many months perfecting our recipe, Puppy Pizza is now available to order on our website.

The perfect crunchy cookie base, covered with turmeric ‘cheese’ and beetroot ‘pepperoni’ our 8” pizza is sure to delight all the senses 👅

Served in a genuine pizza box and ready to ship 🍕

We will have limited availability at our market stall too… but get in quick, these beauties wont last long.

Available for immediate delivery- www.sixteenpaws.com.au

PUT YOUR FEET UP THIS WEEKEND!

Sit back, relax, take a load off and order a pizza… for your pup!

After many months perfecting our recipe, Puppy Pizza is now available to order on our website.

The perfect crunchy cookie base, covered with turmeric ‘cheese’ and beetroot ‘pepperoni’ our 8” pizza is sure to delight all the senses 👅

Served in a genuine pizza box and ready to ship 🍕

We will have limited availability at our market stall too… but get in quick, these beauties wont last long.

Available for immediate delivery- www.sixteenpaws.com.au

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

RED, WHITE AND BLACK

❤️🤍🖤

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

RED, WHITE AND BLACK

❤️🤍🖤

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

SORRY WE’VE BEEN QUIET 🤫

Running small business right now is HARD, we don’t need to tell you, but running small business when your injured is even HARDER 🤦‍♀️

On Friday, Chris did himself a mischief which ended in emergency surgery on Saturday. He is fine, and on the mend, but it meant we missed out on our regular traralgonfarmers_market gig!

We’re taking the time to rest, recover and look after each other. But to think we are sitting with our feet (or paws) up is crazy 🤪

Here’s a sneak peek on what we’re working on…

❤️ We’ve thrown caution to the wind and signed up for the 2025 thedogloversfestival this October! We are so excited to bring our delicious, artisan cookies to the masses.

🍪 New cookie flavours are coming and will be available at our Spring launch. Our grain free cookie range is expanding and our new decorated cookies are something special 👀

🍰 Cake orders are exploding and we have lots of new ideas and designs coming! The next 6 months will be BUSY BUSY so if you’re thinking about booking a cake spot, we’d recommend you do it 🔜

💻 Our website is being redesigned to make it even easier for you to order delicious cookies and treats delivered right to your door. Some delicious range, better way to shop.

Well that’s enough from us for now.

Our website is open should you wish to order! I see many of our regular Traralgon peeps have ordered after we missed the market - from the bottom of my heart - thank you 🙏

Much love to you all.

Chris & Kristy
Xox

SORRY WE’VE BEEN QUIET 🤫

Running small business right now is HARD, we don’t need to tell you, but running small business when your injured is even HARDER 🤦‍♀️

On Friday, Chris did himself a mischief which ended in emergency surgery on Saturday. He is fine, and on the mend, but it meant we missed out on our regular traralgonfarmers_market gig!

We’re taking the time to rest, recover and look after each other. But to think we are sitting with our feet (or paws) up is crazy 🤪

Here’s a sneak peek on what we’re working on…

❤️ We’ve thrown caution to the wind and signed up for the 2025 thedogloversfestival this October! We are so excited to bring our delicious, artisan cookies to the masses.

🍪 New cookie flavours are coming and will be available at our Spring launch. Our grain free cookie range is expanding and our new decorated cookies are something special 👀

🍰 Cake orders are exploding and we have lots of new ideas and designs coming! The next 6 months will be BUSY BUSY so if you’re thinking about booking a cake spot, we’d recommend you do it 🔜

💻 Our website is being redesigned to make it even easier for you to order delicious cookies and treats delivered right to your door. Some delicious range, better way to shop.

Well that’s enough from us for now.

Our website is open should you wish to order! I see many of our regular Traralgon peeps have ordered after we missed the market - from the bottom of my heart - thank you 🙏

Much love to you all.

Chris & Kristy
Xox

IT’S A BARK-A-PALOOZA

The best kind of puppy party - and we catered!

Pizza, chips, fairy bread and doughnuts- we’ve got it covered!

Join Country Pine Kennels & Cattery for doggy day care this Monday and Wednesday and be treated to the puppy party of your dreams ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness

IT’S A BARK-A-PALOOZA

The best kind of puppy party - and we catered!

Pizza, chips, fairy bread and doughnuts- we’ve got it covered!

Join Country Pine Kennels & Cattery for doggy day care this Monday and Wednesday and be treated to the puppy party of your dreams ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness

AN OPEN LETTER TO THOSE WHO LEFT TOBY

You don’t know me, but some weeks ago, you tied my dog to the outside of the pound, in the cold and dark and left him crying as you drove away.

It was freezing, on a weekend and with no one else around. His crying alerted neighbours that something was wrong.

Now, he sleeps next to me in his pajamas, in his oversized bed. His name is Toby, and he is home.

To demonise you would be to take the easy way out. You are a human being. You’re probably nice. I don’t imagine you’re evil. Perhaps it genuinely broke your heart to say goodbye. I have come up with a thousand reasons— you could no longer afford a dog, your new landlord wouldn’t allow him, you assumed he’d be rescued— but not a single one of them explains what you did. He could have died in the cold.

This is not a guilt-trip, that’s not what we do here. But, you occupy a large, vacant space in my brain. I’m not sure what exactly I’m seeking in writing to you. Maybe I want to know what Toby was like as a baby, what his favourite toy is, and who trained him to sit and stay.

Those memories don’t belong to me, they’re yours. I mourn the loss of the first five years of Toby’s life, but hope they were good, happy and joyful.

Above all else, I urge you to truly cherish every moment you spent with Toby. He is the goodest boy, with so much love to give.

I worry when he cries, that he’s crying for you, and when he dreams, he’s dreaming of you - the person who was supposed to keep him safe.

I should forgive you, and with time I will. Your choice bought Toby to us, and for that we are grateful.

I don’t know you, but you are a better person for having known Toby. We’ll always have that in common.

Toby has landed on his feet. He’s moved into a bakery that makes treats just for his kind!! He has room to run and a family who loves and adores him. Toby is going to be just fine.

I don’t wish you any unkindness, but I truely hope you don’t find yourself in a situation where you do this to any other animal again. There is help out there, and if you can’t seem to find it - our door is always open.

Welcome to the family Toby. Sixteen Paws becomes 20 🤦‍♀️

Kristy (Toby’s Mum)

AN OPEN LETTER TO THOSE WHO LEFT TOBY

You don’t know me, but some weeks ago, you tied my dog to the outside of the pound, in the cold and dark and left him crying as you drove away.

It was freezing, on a weekend and with no one else around. His crying alerted neighbours that something was wrong.

Now, he sleeps next to me in his pajamas, in his oversized bed. His name is Toby, and he is home.

To demonise you would be to take the easy way out. You are a human being. You’re probably nice. I don’t imagine you’re evil. Perhaps it genuinely broke your heart to say goodbye. I have come up with a thousand reasons— you could no longer afford a dog, your new landlord wouldn’t allow him, you assumed he’d be rescued— but not a single one of them explains what you did. He could have died in the cold.

This is not a guilt-trip, that’s not what we do here. But, you occupy a large, vacant space in my brain. I’m not sure what exactly I’m seeking in writing to you. Maybe I want to know what Toby was like as a baby, what his favourite toy is, and who trained him to sit and stay.

Those memories don’t belong to me, they’re yours. I mourn the loss of the first five years of Toby’s life, but hope they were good, happy and joyful.

Above all else, I urge you to truly cherish every moment you spent with Toby. He is the goodest boy, with so much love to give.

I worry when he cries, that he’s crying for you, and when he dreams, he’s dreaming of you - the person who was supposed to keep him safe.

I should forgive you, and with time I will. Your choice bought Toby to us, and for that we are grateful.

I don’t know you, but you are a better person for having known Toby. We’ll always have that in common.

Toby has landed on his feet. He’s moved into a bakery that makes treats just for his kind!! He has room to run and a family who loves and adores him. Toby is going to be just fine.

I don’t wish you any unkindness, but I truely hope you don’t find yourself in a situation where you do this to any other animal again. There is help out there, and if you can’t seem to find it - our door is always open.

Welcome to the family Toby. Sixteen Paws becomes 20 🤦‍♀️

Kristy (Toby’s Mum)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY 🎉

Miss Lucy celebrated her 4th birthday in style with a delicious cake from Sixteen Paws.

The brief…
✅ Pink
✅ Purple
✅ Sunflowers 🌻

We think we nailed the brief, just look at those colours together 😍 and what about Lucy’s face… yum yum!!

Happy Birthday beautiful girl ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY 🎉

Miss Lucy celebrated her 4th birthday in style with a delicious cake from Sixteen Paws.

The brief…
✅ Pink
✅ Purple
✅ Sunflowers 🌻

We think we nailed the brief, just look at those colours together 😍 and what about Lucy’s face… yum yum!!

Happy Birthday beautiful girl ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

PUPPY CAKE…

Does your pup have a birthday, gotcha day or special celebration coming up?

Have you considered a special, puppy friendly cake to help celebrate their special day?

Here at Sixteen Paws - Doghouse Bakery we create custom, one of a kind cakes to express your pooch’s personality and all the things they love in life 😍

If you’re thinking about ordering a special celebration cake - now is the time ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

PUPPY CAKE…

Does your pup have a birthday, gotcha day or special celebration coming up?

Have you considered a special, puppy friendly cake to help celebrate their special day?

Here at Sixteen Paws - Doghouse Bakery we create custom, one of a kind cakes to express your pooch’s personality and all the things they love in life 😍

If you’re thinking about ordering a special celebration cake - now is the time ❤️🐾

#cateringfordogs #cakesfordogs #supportsmallbusiness #pupcups #nothingartificial #homemadedogtreatsarethebest #gippslandsmallbusiness #doggytreats #gippslandbusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #SixteenPaws

TIME FOR SOME TIME OUT ⏰

Hey there lovely humans!

Sixteen Paws has been so overwhelmed by your ongoing support, and we can’t thank you enough 🙏

Your orders, likes, shares, follows, messages, interactions… we see you all ❤️

But… we need some time to rest. So we’ll be taking a long weekend off to rest, recharge and regroup. Unfortunately you won’t find us at Traralgon Farmers Market this month, but we’ll be back in June!!

All current orders will go out tomorrow, unless otherwise arranged.

We’ll be a little quiet for the next few days, but we’ll be back early next week for all of your gourmet and artisan dog treat needs.

Much love and light to you all.

Kristy xoxo

TIME FOR SOME TIME OUT ⏰

Hey there lovely humans!

Sixteen Paws has been so overwhelmed by your ongoing support, and we can’t thank you enough 🙏

Your orders, likes, shares, follows, messages, interactions… we see you all ❤️

But… we need some time to rest. So we’ll be taking a long weekend off to rest, recharge and regroup. Unfortunately you won’t find us at Traralgon Farmers Market this month, but we’ll be back in June!!

All current orders will go out tomorrow, unless otherwise arranged.

We’ll be a little quiet for the next few days, but we’ll be back early next week for all of your gourmet and artisan dog treat needs.

Much love and light to you all.

Kristy xoxo

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