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Queensland: Creepy crawling
Ancient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

Christchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panic
A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.

Abused pup used as basketball
A puppy has been rehomed in an animal shelter after being kicked, struck against a tree and thrown through a basketball hoop by four boys.

Drugged tiger cub found with stuffed tiger toys
Two-month-old tiger cub found amongst stuffed toys at Thailand airport en-route to Iran in woman's luggage.

Our hidden pet abuse shame
The world may be appalled by a British woman who put a cat in a wheelie bin, but it's minor compared to dogs being hanged in NZ, the SPCA say.

Cat dumper: 'I cannot explain why I did this'
The woman who earned the wrath of a nation after she was caught dumping a cat in a bin says she is "profoundly sorry".