Uncanny Animals

Uncanny Animals 🌈 ✂️ Colourful, ethical pet grooming salon located in Yarraville, Australia.

I’m back, babyyy! (It’s Annie 😄) Huge thanks to the incredible UA team for holding down the socials while I was off gall...
23/07/2025

I’m back, babyyy! (It’s Annie 😄) Huge thanks to the incredible UA team for holding down the socials while I was off gallivanting overseas 🙏

A big thank you also to our wonderful clients for your patience while I travelled with my daughter, Cheska, for her international Acrobatic Gymnastics comps. The little legend and her trio brought home a silver medal …proud mum moment, don’t mind me! 🥈💖

While we were adventuring through Germany, Poland, and London, I couldn’t help but dog-watch my way across Europe. 👀

In Germany, dogs were everywhere! Cafes, shopping malls, inside stores. It was a total culture shift and had me smiling non-stop. Oodles were also very popular there.

Poland was a vibe with flared-leg styles and topknots galore particularly on the Yorkies and Malteses — I was obsessed. I tried to scope out some local grooming salons… found one but was too shy to say hi 😅

London was quieter on the pup front, though I think the heat had something to do with that!

I only spotted one cat the whole trip! Many more roaming kitties here in Melbourne 🫢

Interestingly, despite Europe being more immersive with dogs in public spaces, Melbourne still seems to have way more dogs out and about (being a bit of a nerd-burger I looked up the stats and they agree with my observation.)

Anyway, thanks for letting me share a little slice of the trip! I’m back feeling refreshed, inspired, and so excited to be back in the salon with your gorgeous fur babies.
Annie xx

EOFY SALE – 15% OFF RETAIL STOREWIDE 🎉🐾Now until June 30, enjoy 15% off all retail items — including Pablo & Co., toys, ...
25/06/2025

EOFY SALE – 15% OFF RETAIL STOREWIDE 🎉🐾

Now until June 30, enjoy 15% off all retail items — including Pablo & Co., toys, treats, collars, shampoos, brushes, and more!

Shop in-store or online: uncannyanimals.com.au
No code needed – discount applied automatically online
Excludes grooming services, packages, and gift cards

Visit us: 69 Anderson Street, Yarraville
Open Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

NAIL CLIPPING 💅 🐾✨Regular nail trims aren’t just about neat paws…they’re essential for your dog’s comfort and long-term ...
29/05/2025

NAIL CLIPPING 💅 🐾✨
Regular nail trims aren’t just about neat paws…they’re essential for your dog’s comfort and long-term health!

Overgrown nails can alter your dog’s natural foot position and gait, placing undue stress on their paws, tendons, ligaments, and joints. This can contribute to splay-foot, arthritis, joint degeneration, mobility challenges, posture problems and cracking nails 😬

That’s why we recommend a clip every 3–4 weeks to keep your pup comfy, mobile, and happy on their feet 💅🐶

Nail trims are included in all our Full Grooms and many Mini Grooms — so if you’re visiting regularly, we’ve got it covered.
Just need a quick paw-dicure? You can book in for nail clips almost any day! 🐕💖

✂️: Groom and nails done by

How old is your dog in “dog years?” (Chart on next slide!)We’re not sure, but we think Bob might be the oldest doggy on ...
25/05/2025

How old is your dog in “dog years?” (Chart on next slide!)

We’re not sure, but we think Bob might be the oldest doggy on our books! He’s almost 20 years around the sun this year 🤭 Here he is with his new mate, Mimi.

He’s my family dog- I picked him up from the shelter when I moved out of home for my then little sister who was only 6. My sister is now a fully grown adult that has finished university and is in the workforce 😂

I love and owe a lot to this little guy. Those that remember my early days would know I learnt how to groom on Bob (having two hairless dogs wasn’t great to learn on 🤪) I even brought him into grooming school… where he was so naughty and embarrassed me in front of the trainers 😂

We love our golden oldies. Our goal as groomers is to make the process as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible, ensuring senior pets are cared for and comfortable throughout the experience. Often that means saying goodbye to fancy hairstyles to prioritise comfort.

Sometimes, when health concerns arise due to age, we may recommend grooming be done under the supervision of a vet. It’s never an easy call, but know that these decisions come from a place of care and respect. Whether we’re grooming your oldie ourselves or referring you to a vet for safety reasons, your pet’s wellbeing will always come first.

Now tell us… how old is your baby in dog years? (Yes—they’re still your baby, even 95 in dog years like Bob. We don’t make the rules 😘)

Japanese Chinese/ Japanese Spaniel gloriousness 💖 Did you know that the origins of the Japanese Chin actually originated...
19/05/2025

Japanese Chinese/ Japanese Spaniel gloriousness 💖 Did you know that the origins of the Japanese Chin actually originated in China? So many breed names can be confusing in this way where the their breed name may have a geographic place in them (sometimes because they were popularised or refined there) but it isn’t where they originated. Can you think of other breeds like this?

✂️: Grooming by Brooke
🐶: Nisha the Japanese Chin

🐑 little sheepy, Asian Fusion style haircut for the cutest poppet - Rosie! ✂️: Groom by Annie
05/05/2025

🐑 little sheepy, Asian Fusion style haircut for the cutest poppet - Rosie!

✂️: Groom by Annie

It’s exhausting work getting your first groom and stealing hearts… just ask Luna! 🐶: ✂️:
16/04/2025

It’s exhausting work getting your first groom and stealing hearts… just ask Luna!

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Teddy bears, teddy bears — so many teddy bears! 🧸 The request for a “teddy bear cut” is really our bread and butter. Jus...
13/04/2025

Teddy bears, teddy bears — so many teddy bears! 🧸 The request for a “teddy bear cut” is really our bread and butter. Just like actual teddy bears though, they come in all different types! The final result is determined by the coat type and pet parents’ requests (that’s why we ask so many questions on check-in!)
No matter what style though, you’re always certain to get your sentient little teddy to cuddle and dote on at the end 🧸💕

09/04/2025

PART 3 of Uncanny Animals Grooming 21 Rescue Dogs for The Lost Dogs' Home!

07/04/2025

PART 1 of Uncanny Animals Grooming 21 Rescue Dogs for The Lost Dogs' Home!

On Thursday, the Lost Dogs Home put out a call for groomers to help with 21 dogs in desperate need of some grooming TLC—and by Friday, my incredible team had rallied together, volunteering their time and expertise to give these pups a fresh start.

All 21 dogs came from the same home, and it was a bit of a fun guessing who might be related—family resemblances were strong! While some of the grooming work was quite technical, each dog was an absolute sweetheart, and every single one of them earned an A+ on their grooming report.

Now they’re cleaner, more comfortable, and in a much better position for their upcoming vet checks.

A massive thank you to our friends at the Lost Dogs Home for your compassion, for trusting us with these beautiful souls, and for giving us a day full of feel-good moments.

And to the amazing Uncanny Animals staff, family, and friends who stepped up without hesitation—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m beyond grateful to be surrounded by people who genuinely and deeply care about animals.

There may have been a few tears at the end… especially when my kids had to hand them over and couldn’t sneak some into their pockets! 😆We’re wishing each of these pups the happiest, healthiest futures🙏💕

Annie and Brooke spent the weekend with none other than the King of the Westies – Celso Mollo 🌟Saturday was all about ob...
06/04/2025

Annie and Brooke spent the weekend with none other than the King of the Westies – Celso Mollo 🌟

Saturday was all about observing Celso in action as he shared his knowledge on breed standards, hand stripping, and grooming techniques for West Highland White Terriers. Sunday brought the hands-on experience, giving Annie and Brooke the chance to apply what they’d learned while grooming their own dogs.

It was an incredible opportunity to learn from such a world-renowned Westie groomer – and having him fly all the way from Canada!

Huge thanks to Sue Stewart for putting together such a fantastic event (your hospitality was next to none!), to Macarla for organising our gorgeous dogs, to Melanie Newman Salon Essentials for welcoming us into her stunning facility and Scarlet and Elsa the Westies who where so patient and sweet letting us learn on them.

As Celso said, “never be satisfied” – a reminder that even the best are always learning and evolving. And that was definitely true for Annie and Brooke this weekend.

The only regret? Annie discovering (far too late) that her face was covered in Westie chalk for the photos 😂

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Lilydale, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+61400640844

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