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![Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.
![Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
!['It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui
'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'
![Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later
'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'
![Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
![The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China
The last US zoo to have pandas is preparing to say goodbye to their four giant bears.
!['Please get away': Tourist attacked by raging bull on Mexican beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Please get away': Tourist attacked by raging bull on Mexican beach
Her mistake was to go back for her belongings.
![International rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
International rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appeal
He drove a power boat at speed into a flock of endangered birds.
![Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom
Poppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.
!['Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.
![Ilona Hanne: Good vets are worth celebrating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Ilona Hanne: Good vets are worth celebrating
OPINION: Vets do a lot more than just treat cats and dogs.
![Cruise sails into New York with dead, 13m whale across its bow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cruise sails into New York with dead, 13m whale across its bow
The whale was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn.
!['Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
!['These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
![Dog latches on to pig's throat in public reserve, teens rush to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dog latches on to pig's throat in public reserve, teens rush to help
Authorities are looking for the injured pig and advise people to avoid it.
![Trouser snakes: Airport passenger accused of smuggling live snakes in pants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Trouser snakes: Airport passenger accused of smuggling live snakes in pants
Two slender pink reptiles were discovered down the traveller's trousers.
![Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Leonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.
![Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound
It's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.
![New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
Sheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.
![‘Really cool experience’: Kiwi wanders into sawmill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘Really cool experience’: Kiwi wanders into sawmill
'I turned around and there was a big kiwi running around the middle of the workshop.'
![Dog walkers should be regulated after mauling, animal expert says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dog walkers should be regulated after mauling, animal expert says
It comes as the Auckland Council looks at changing the laws around dog-walking businesses.