SERENDIPITY

Welcome to MonteCaro

This is a space where I share the things that matter to me, – a collection of notes and sketches from my life with Monte, my Mini American Shepherd. It is a journal of our adventures in Australia, the gear that stands the test of time, and what it is really like to live with a ‘constant thinker.’ Whether it is through thoughtful design or the quiet serenity found on a long walk, I hope you find something here that resonates with your own journey.

True serendipity is the art of making happy discoveries

The Constant Thinker

Insights into the beautiful, busy mind of the Australian Shepherd and our life together

Discover the Mind→

Practical
Essentials

A collection of our favorite well-made finds –
hard-wearing, thoughtfully designed,
and made to last

Explore the Edit→

The Serendipity Series

Diaries of the road

Tracking our favorite dog-friendly Cafes, stays and the best hidden gems we’ve come across around Australia

Trail Notes→

Monte’s Current Favourite

Every week, one toy rises above the rest of the pile.

This is a closer look into what is currently making Monte’s tail wag the hardest…

A hand holding up a vibrant, bright blue and black twisted rope ring toy in front of an excited brown dog lying on green grass.

A weathered BIRTHDAY treasure

Discover Monte’s absolute favourite self-directed game and why he only has eyes for this shape right now…

See why he loves it →

The Monte Verdict

Monte’s Verdict is a running archive of what makes the cut and what gets left behind. Whether it is a ‘must-have’ or a ‘hard pass,’ you are getting the unfiltered verdict on the toys, stays, and gear we have put to the test. If it is not good enough for us, we will tell you exactly why.