Amber and Shocks "healed each other" after both suffering a bad start in life.

You don't need to be a cat person to love their cartoon counterparts.

Scientists reveal what happens when you leave your dog at home alone.

Seeking small spaces is part of cats' behavioral repertoire.

Her birth has given an emotional lift to Cincinnati Zoo workers, where Harambe was killed.

Cheryl had mistakenly assumed that the convention would be an animal event.

They’re slimy and scary to some, but to Ectotherm keeper Georgia, eels are quirky and curious. In today’s Zoo Tales, learn all about New Zealand longfin eels and the incredible journey they take when it’s time to breed!

Goats and yoga: Two unrelated things that seemingly would not go well together ...

A dog-walker turned heads by performing a quiet stunt at Parliament today.

If you've decided to become a pet owner...

Food trends such as paleo, clean eating and raw diets are not just fashionable for humans.

Easter life saver: How to tell if your dog has eaten chocolate and what to do next.

When Maritza Sanchez tried to release a bird back into the wild, her pet dog had other ideas. Video/Maritza Sanchez

This giant beast clearly doesn't mind being the third wheel.

Due to their distinctive call, ruru, New Zealand’s nocturnal owl, are more often heard than seen! In this week’s Zoo Tales, meet Rhu, one of the ruru (morepork) that call Auckland Zoo home.

Nancy Rose builds tiny sets to attract squirrels for photo-shoots.

Boutiques and sushi stores are no place for canines, argues the Newstalk ZB host.

Sky the Siberian Husky found herself buried in an enormous pile of autumn leaves.

Sam and his porcine pal Chester have formed an unbreakable bond.

The family of a missing dog fear it may have been stolen from their Mangere home.

Experts say pets expose children to bacteria early in life which boosts their immunity.

Jack Russell "Jacko" has been trapped down the sinkhole since early yesterday.

Ectotherm keeper Mike introduces our Grand and Otago skinks.

This Pomeranian pup has certainly found her prince charming.

A horse is a horse of course - except when it's not.

Worms - ghastly parasites that live inside our pets.

COMMENT: Those who pick up dog leavings are simply the best of us, writes Matt Heath.

Dogs of all breeds had a whale of a time swimming at pools in Herne Bay today.

Brent Atwater talks to dead pets to reveal their owners' most embarrassing secrets.

Two protected dolphins are found dead and now the hunt is on to find out who killed them.