Bank St Market ~ Saffron on the Hill

Our favourite Rescue Group, Saffron on the Hill will have a stall at the Twilight Market tomorrow night in South Melbourne. 

Handmade dog collars in a variety of ribbon and colours will be available for purchase, plus a selection of dog toys and accessories. All fantastic stocking fillers for your dog this Christmas, with 100% of the profits helping rehabilitate the rescue dogs. Most of these rescue dogs are ex-puppy farm dogs, who know life other than one in a cage, breeding for profit. Saffron on the Hill give these beautiful dogs the opportunity to have a second chance, a new beginning living life as they should- with a family who love them dearly and treat them like a family member - not a cash card.

Bank St Market will be a fun way to spend a Friday night. You might be able to tick off a few presents from that Christmas list with some fantastic stall holders selling vintage and handmade delights :)

Bank St Market on Facebook

Saffron on the Hill Market Stall!

Saffron on the Hill Market Stall

Poppet looking after the stall at Yarragon!

Today we looked after the Saffron on the Hill market stall at Yarragon Craft Markets and we met lots of great dog owners and lots of rescue pugs! It was wonderful to raise more awareness about puppy farms and some much needed funds for our rescue dogs.

If you think you could commit to a monthly market stall to help raise funds for the rescue dogs of Saffron on the Hill, please contact lauren@thehill.org.au. Saffron on the Hill are always looking for reliable, hardworking volunteers.

If you would like to subscribe to the Saffron on the Hill newsletter and find out what markets our stall visits each month and other ways we fundraise, please email shannon@thehill.org.au to be placed on the mailing list (newsletter is emailed monthly).

And finally! If you are not a Victorian resident, but read our blog (we love you too!) you don't have to miss out! Our collars, leads and harnesses are available online @

www.thehill.org.au

Fun in the Sun at Yarragon Craft Markets

Saffron on the Hill

Saffron on the Hill 

We had a lovely time visiting our friends at Saffron on the Hill. Our welcome party included the ever-popular pug try-hard....Liliput!

Last time we saw 'The Put' she was severely obese and dragging her huge self on the deck making very large noises. Karen & her team have done an amazing job with Liliput. Despite giving us all a scare with her recent health problems, we can report that she is looking so happy and healthy in comparison to our last visit. Her personality which conveys well through her digital diary on Saffron's Facebook page is even more charismatic in real life. She is a treasure and truly loves her place on the Hill.

This is one of our favourite happy snaps taken on our visit on the Hill. Armed only with our iphones, we quickly snapped this beautiful shot as Hannah and Liliput were waiting for Karen to come home. A mother's love is unconditional and in return she receives the loyal love and following of these gorgeous rescue dogs. There is only one Liliput, and in Liliput's eyes (and all the rescue dogs on the Hill) ~ there is only one Karen! 

Gypsy loved watching the horse play in the paddock. She must be like her Pop who also loves horses. 

Wasn't the weather intense in Melbourne over the past few days! We were lucky to snuggle up in front of the fireplace. A firm favourite position for all the rescue dogs!

Lily looks like she is resting on a lovely cushion, but it is infact our nobleman Zac in his cute jacket! 

We wondered when Poppet may jump in for the cuddle with her Mum ~ Granny Giggles. After some play time outside in the wet grass, she was happy to retire in a pug pile next to Granny. She enjoyed visiting the Hill and playing with all her pug friends. 

We had a little play outside with Liliput inbetween naps in front of the fireplace :)

Before we sign off,  the pugs would like to remind you that there are two ways you can support the rescue and rehabilitation that happens on the Hill. 

1) Check out Saffron's amazing range of collars, leads and harnesses. Visit their Facebook page and check out the latest ribbon range for these funky, cool dog accessories!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saffron-on-the-Hill/205155356184048

2) Visit Saffron's ebay store and support the rescue dogs by purchasing your dog toys there.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Saffron-on-the-Hill

Remember all profits help the amazing work they do! 

Let the dogs be dogs and live free, love and play ;)