The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
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Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs
'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.
Council flags roaming dogs as ongoing issue
Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".
Dog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’
He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
Dog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal fails
Girl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."
'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injury
One man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.
Suki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of Appeal
A new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.
‘We didn’t know if he was going to survive’: What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?
An alarming rise in dog attacks has left experts and advocates searching for answers.
Dingo bites 4yo girl at popular holiday spot in Australia
Rangers are monitoring the dingo responsible for the attack.
Yorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’
The dog resurfaced with multiple bite wounds, a broken pelvis and severe bruising.
'Too many dog attacks': Couple sentenced after bite leaves toddler with serious injuries
There have been 30 dog attacks on children this year alone.
'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites man
The dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street
Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.
Council tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigation
The incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.
Woman in serious condition following dog attack
A woman is serious condition following dog attack.
Woman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by pack of dogs in Tairua
The woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries.
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.
'Heartbroken': Beloved pet mauled by large pack of dogs
Barbara Wright says her 'hero' dog had to be put down a week after the attack.
Heartbroken Barbara Wright speaks after dog mauled on popular walking track
Barabara Wright was walking with her two dogs, Kippa and Hugo, when they were attacked by a large pack of dogs, Kippa was mauled and had to be euthanised a week later.
Callouts for dog attacks on other animals going up
Roaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.
'It was horrific': Roaming dogs kill up to 30 cats in Auckland suburb
Packs of unsupervised dogs are terrorising residents of a South Auckland suburb.
Child taken to hospital after Auckland dog attack
Auckland Council is investigating the incident.
Far North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playing
News snippets from across Northland.
Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack
Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".