Lifestyle

Dog Café is now open in Australia after 7 Years of Struggle with Paperwork

Published

6 years ago

August 20, 2019

Dianella resident FurBaby Boutique & Café owner Shari Lovreta has battled red tape and mountains of paperwork since 7 years ago to open a dog café. Now she can finally have a place where customers & dogs can have a good time together.

Lovreta always wanted to open a dog café in Perth. She wanted to build a fur community like it exists internationally. But she was disappointed in the redtapism in Australia. Her proposal was rejected by many councils till she got support from the City of Stirling to take over a vacant site in Westminster. After that it took 2 years for her to finally open FurBaby. She said if anybody thinks it will be easy then they are in for rude shock. Everyone has to fight the fight. At the end it’s worth it, she says.

She was looking forward to a more open dialogue with local government decision makers as requirement weren’t practical all the time. She maintains it’s really difficult because the officials are not living and breathing the idea and are not ready for a discussion. If they issue a No, it’s a No without any talk whatsoever. But now she is done with it and excited for the journey ahead with the dog café and really proud of a community she has built.

Lovreta says dogs bring so much joy to everyone and can really help with anxiety & socialisation. She feels it’s important for families to spend time with dogs on weekends.

Lifestyle

FITFCK Unveils Major App Update, Strengthening Its Position as the Go To Platform for Fitness-Focused Connections

Published

2 weeks ago

August 28, 2025

Michelle Langton

FITFCK, the fast-growing fitness dating brand, has launched a significant update to its iOS and Android apps. Introducing a suite of powerful new features designed to make connecting with like minded gym lovers simpler, smarter and more engaging.

The refreshed app experience allows users to filter matches by location, gender, fitness level and intent whether seeking a date, a relationship or a new social connection. The update now adds an interactive map to discover nearby users and upcoming events, a curated “Spotlight” section showcasing exclusive content, ad free browsing for premium members and message read receipts to keep conversations flowing.

“Our goal is to merge cutting edge tech with the active lifestyle that our community lives and breathes every day” said Founder Jamie Wykes-Hobday. “This update is about making those connections happen faster, easier and with even more relevance.”

In addition to its digital growth, FITFCK recently hosted a sold out event in collaboration with BoohooMAN Active. The event brought together hundreds of fitness enthusiasts for a high energy mix of workouts, socialising and entertainment. Further proving that FITFCK’s community thrives both online and in real life. With more themed workout meet and mingle events planned in the coming months, the brand is set to continue expanding its reach beyond the gym floor.

FITFCK’s blend of innovative app features and immersive events reflects its mission to create a space where fitness and connection go hand in hand breaking down barriers, inspiring healthy lifestyles and bringing like minded people together. A brand to watch out for now and in the future.

About FITFCK:

FITFCK bridges fitness and romance through advanced digital tools and curated in person experiences. Operated by Social Station Group Ltd and headquartered in UK, the brand connects thousands of fitness lovers nationwide.