Man who stapled dog's wound himself prosecuted
Graphic warning: The dogs received life-threatening injuries but were not taken to vet.
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Sick girl's cat taken away with rubbish returns 18 months later
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"This is beyond horrific ... how sick is this monster?"
Horse rider airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after fall
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Owner charged after dogs allegedly kill sheep, attack alpaca
A Dannevirke wants dog owners to control their pets after 14 sheep were killed.
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Too much, Kai! Overweight dog saved from death
Kai was minutes from death. That's until his new owner helped him lose more than 45kg.
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Scientific trick to stop seagulls stealing your food
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Dog 'a wreck' after being abandoned by owners expecting new baby
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Celebrity chef's pets mauled in 'dogfight'
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The dog ate my insulation: tenant fined after pet dog damages rental
A Palmerston North tenant must pay up after their dog tore out their rental's insulation.
Lonely widow going to jail for feeding stray cats
The 79-year-old fed them and kept them happy. They made her happy in return.
Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound
Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
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Man caught with seven dead, frozen tiger cubs in Vietnam
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Rat killed on pest-free island Motuihe
A trap impregnated with rat scent ended up doing the trick.
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Auckland Council adopts new rules for dogs on beaches
Rule change allows owners to enjoy public places with their dogs for longer.