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![Why a pet’s death can hurt worse than losing a human loved one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why a pet’s death can hurt worse than losing a human loved one
A dog or cat's passing can stir up particularly complicated emotions. Here's how to cope.
![David Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
David Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's death
Nicola Peltz’s nine-year-old pet chihuahua suffered a medical emergency and died suddenly.
![Midhirst local inspiring positive change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
![Can pets get car sick? How to help your dog or cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Can pets get car sick? How to help your dog or cat
Car rides can be a daunting experience for pets. How can you make their journey smoother?
!['Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air
Three witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.
![Buffalo that fulfilled Native American prophecy not seen since birth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Buffalo that fulfilled Native American prophecy not seen since birth
A white buffalo, also known as bison, is born in the wild once in every 1 million births.
![Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
![Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
![What happened to Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What happened to Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles?
15 years after the King of Pop died, Bubbles is still going strong.
![A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
![Mick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meeting
Mick on Monday: The meeting was called off after two races after a horse slipped.
![Why the pet food industry is booming in an economic crunch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why the pet food industry is booming in an economic crunch
Pet therapy: Pet ownership on the rise among millennials, singles and seniors.
![Watch: Giraffe nibbles baby and sends her flying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Giraffe nibbles baby and sends her flying
A nibble from a giraffe turned into an airborne adventure.
![Giraffe’s nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Giraffe’s nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler
Video captures the moment a giraffe at a drive-through wildlife park in Texas picked up a toddler from the rear of a truck. Video / AP
![Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog
Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
![Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight
Passengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.
![Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
![Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten
A sweet young cat in Tūrangi is looking for a second chance at life.
![Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
![Horse racing: West Coast resumes with hard-fought win in Manawatū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Horse racing: West Coast resumes with hard-fought win in Manawatū
Champion steeplechaser West Coast could be aimed at a third Grand National.
!['It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.'