Kirsten Hunter Author

24/05/2026

Cherry shrimp are even cooler than they look 🦐

As they grow, they shed their entire shell in a process called moulting. After moulting they’ll often hide away while their new shell hardens — so don’t panic if your shrimp suddenly disappears for a day or two!

Tiny shrimp, huge personalities.

More Eelroy’s Fish Facts coming soon at Beyond Pets 👀

23/05/2026

🏆 PET OF THE WEEK 🏆

Week one was a huge success and we absolutely loved seeing all of your amazing pets 💚

A massive congratulations to this week’s winner — Malfoy, owned by Symantha Naylor! 🎉

Malfoy earned the title of “the most tolerant cat”… at least for about 10 minutes 😂
After surviving bracelets, dress-ups, and what was clearly a very serious makeover session, he’s officially claimed the crown for Week 1 👑

(Winning photo attached 📸)

You’ve won yourself a $30 Beyond Pets voucher and Malfoy is now the face of this week’s competition post 👏

Now it’s time for Week 2!

Entering is easy:

📸 Post a photo of your pet in the comments
👍 Tag and get your friends and family to like your photo
🏆 The photo with the most likes by Saturday morning’s post wins!

Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish, goats, guinea pigs, insects, frogs — we want to see them all! 👀

We’re loving the fun, community spirit this has already created and can’t wait to see this week’s entries.

Drop your pets below ⬇️

It’s more than a pet shop. It’s Beyond Pets.

📍207 James St Toowoomba

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

22/05/2026

Gold mystery snails are full of surprises 🐌💛

These fascinating little cleaners can actually breathe both underwater and from the surface using a built-in “snorkel” called a siphon. They even have a protective trapdoor to seal themselves safely inside their shell when conditions aren’t ideal.

Nature is pretty incredible sometimes 👀

Keep an eye out for more Eelroy’s Fish Facts coming soon at Beyond Pets!

21/05/2026

Charlie the cocker spaniel is starting the week with another Animal Fact! 🐶📚

Did you know dogs can actually sense heat and thermal radiation through their noses? Scientists discovered that a dog’s nose is sensitive enough to detect tiny temperature differences from warm objects - even from a distance.

This incredible ability helps explain how some blind or deaf dogs are still able to hunt, track, and navigate so effectively using senses we humans can barely imagine.

Dogs really are more amazing than we give them credit for. ❤️

Stay tuned for more of Charlie’s Animal Facts as we continue our new Beyond Pets educational series!

It’s more than a pet shop. It’s Beyond Pets.

21/05/2026

Rainy days were made for staying cozy inside. 🌧️🐾 Let us handle the elements, Beyond Pets delivers all your favorite pet supplies straight to your front door!

21/05/2026

Rio our local blue and gold macaw showing off one of nature’s greatest engineering marvels ☀️🦜

Did you know parrots actually have three main types of flight feathers on their wings — each with its own specialised job?

🪶 Primary Feathers
These are the long outer feathers at the tips of the wings. They provide thrust and speed, acting almost like a propeller during flight.

🪶 Secondary Feathers
Located closer to the body, these feathers create lift and help keep birds airborne smoothly and efficiently.

🪶 Coverts
These smaller feathers overlap the bases of the larger flight feathers, helping streamline airflow and protect the wing underneath.

In this photo, Rio is beautifully displaying all three feather types glowing in the afternoon sun. A perfect reminder of just how incredibly designed birds are! ❤️

Stay tuned for more educational posts and animal facts from the Beyond Pets crew!

It’s more than a pet shop. It’s Beyond Pets.