Learn about Buddy & Joy, the Australian brand behind the dog car hammock designed to fit next to a baby seat while protecting your SUV’s back seat.
Real life. Real mess.
Real joy.
Hi, I'm Marieke, a mum, dog lover, and the human behind Buddy & Joy.
Buddy is our big, goofy dog who thinks every car trip is a full-blown adventure. Joy is our little girl, full of energy, chaos, and curiosity, and the reason our house and car are rarely quiet or clean anymore.
It's wild how much you need just to leave the house: the baby bag, the dog's stuff, snacks, wipes, coffee, your phone, and your sanity. Even a quick morning walk feels like a mini mission. I'm not here pretending our products solve it all, but they do make it easier to juggle everything so you can actually get out the door without losing your cool.
That's when the idea for Buddy & Joy was born, products that make everyday life with a baby and a dog just a little easier.
Buddy is our big, goofy dog who thinks every car trip is a full-blown adventure. Joy is our little girl, full of energy, chaos, and curiosity, and the reason our house and car are rarely quiet or clean anymore.
It's wild how much you need just to leave the house: the baby bag, the dog's stuff, snacks, wipes, coffee, your phone, and your sanity. Even a quick morning walk feels like a mini mission. I'm not here pretending our products solve it all, but they do make it easier to juggle everything so you can actually get out the door without losing your cool.
That's when the idea for Buddy & Joy was born, products that make everyday life with a baby and a dog just a little easier.
Why We Exist
Buddy & Joy started because family adventures should feel fun, not frustrating. When Joy arrived, we promised ourselves we wouldn't forget about our first "fur-born." The mum guilt is real, right?
We make high quality, functional products, built to make everyday life with a baby and a dog easier, so you can actually enjoy getting out together without trashing the car or the mood.
We make high quality, functional products, built to make everyday life with a baby and a dog easier, so you can actually enjoy getting out together without trashing the car or the mood.
Think:
- Made for chaos, not perfection.
- Tough for dogs, trusted by parents.
- Smart design that simply works.
What Matters to Us
Family First
Whether yours walks on two legs or four, family always comes first here.
Solutions, not stuff
We create purposeful products that solve real family problems, not extra things that add to the chaos.
Freedom and Fun
We make it easier to get out the door so you can spend less time juggling logistics and more time making memories.
Made for the Mess
Life gets muddy, sandy, and chaotic. That's what our products are built for.
The Bigger Picture
We're not a big company. We're a small, mum-founded Australian business, and everything we make is designed by someone actually living the daily juggle of a baby and a dog, not dreamed up in a boardroom. We hold our own stock and pack every order ourselves. Buddy & Joy is our way of making life a bit easier, a bit neater, and a lot more joyful.
If our products help you say yes to more beach days, park runs, and messy adventures, then we've done what we set out to do.
Thanks for being here.
Now grab your keys, load up your crew, and get out there.
Because honestly, life's too short to stay home.
If our products help you say yes to more beach days, park runs, and messy adventures, then we've done what we set out to do.
Thanks for being here.
Now grab your keys, load up your crew, and get out there.
Because honestly, life's too short to stay home.
Just a small family business, figuring it out alongside you. Because the memories you make out there? Worth every messy moment!
Real Moments
Life With Buddy & Joy
Real moments from families juggling babies, dogs, and everyday adventures.
