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As much as we may love them, it's important to be mindful of diseases they could pass on.
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YouTuber convicted of hate crime over dog's 'Nazi salutes'
The video was viewed more than three million times.
Footage of gorilla that walks like a human goes viral
Louis the gorilla doesn't like getting his hands muddy, so he walks like a human.
Rare footage of whales captured in Antarctica
Rare footage of whales captured in Antarctica. / Supplied by Antarctica NZ
The five basics of owning a bird
Have you recently acquired a pet bird? Even if you're a seasoned pet owner
Cat skin 'rug', preserved rabbits for sale on Trade Me
Seller also offering a jar of baby rabbits that looks "great when lit up".
Blood for man's best friends saves doggy lives
Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.
Denise Sharp on blood donation for dogs
Denise Sharp talks about blood donations for dogs. / Dean Purcell
What's up pet? Well take a look at these devices
Cats and dogs are being controlled by phone based apps as technology improves.
Cat owners using new tech to keep an eye on their pets
Herald reporter Kirsty Wynn talks about the technology being used by cat owners to keep an eye on their pets. / Video by Doug Sherring
Rescued turtles splash back into ocean
Two green sea turtles, Oscar and Kiwa, have been released into the ocean after being rescued from 90 Mile Beach almost two years ago.
Rescued turtles splash back into ocean
Two green sea turtles have been released after being rescued almost two years ago.
Watch: Red panda cub emerges from nest
Wellington Zoo's red panda cub has left its nest for the first time.
Wellington Zoo's red panda cub tries to leave its nest for the first time
Camera captures a Wellington Zoo red panda cub trying to leave its nest for the first time. / Wellington Zoo
Five tips for curbing your dog's chewing habit
Chewing is a big part of a dog's life: it keeps them entertained
Hawkesby: An expensive lesson about pet insurance
COMMENT: I can't recall any of my kids costing as much to treat as this new puppy.
Snakes on a plane - the pitfalls of shipping pets by air
At least 4 million pets are transported by air each year.
Watch: Who ate all the pies? Great white shark's Kiwi snack
A seagull also had a lucky escape during the incident.
Why the internet is losing it over this dog's face
This dog's human-like face is creeping the internet out.
The gift that could kill your pets
Not only could your fur babies be at risk, but your children could be in harm's way too.
These penguins found a camera in Antarctica and captured a surprisingly good 'selfie'
The selfie-snapping animals are at it again.
Farmer plagued by rabbits in life - and now in death
'The only good rabbit is a dead one,' says farmer's daughter as bunnies attack his grave.
Dog visits hospital daily waiting for dead owner
"He may be waiting in vain, but the love he feels for his owner is eternal."
Hawkesby: SPCA critics can just naff off
COMMENT: The SPCA shouldn't have to apologise for a campaign to protect animals.
Brighter diagnosis for 'miracle dog' Meg
Meg returned badly injured five weeks after surviving a car crash.
A brighter diagnosis for 'miracle dog' Meg
A 'miracle dog', Meg has had a remarkable survival story and is looking better and is sure to live. Source - Otago Daily Times
Watch: Penguins' habitat destroyed by stormy weather
An entire breeding season of little blue penguin chicks was wiped out by a New Year storm.
Bindi Irwin as you've never seen her before
Bindi Irwin has taken on a new role, unlike any you've ever seen her in before.
Cat shot three times in the face
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Cat needs surgery after bullets lodge in face.
Lost for five weeks after crash, Meg found alive
'She taught me how to walk again; now I'll have to teach her how to walk again': owner
Puppy found with eyes, mouth super-glued shut
Vets have been left in 'disbelief' after coming across puppy in US who faced severe abuse.
Five birds that make great pets
It was truly bird-mania at the end of last year in New Zealand
Neglected dogs: Heartwarming before and after
Owners have shared touching photos of their dogs before and after adoption.
Rare kākāriki feeding caught on camera
Video recordings capture the first wild-raised kākāriki chicks in the Bay of Islands in about 50 years. / Supplied by Project Island Song