Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
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'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder
The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.
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We can slow biological ageing in humans – can we do it for dogs?
Lily Allen received death threats after rescue dog confession
'I’ve received some really abhorrent messages, including death threats.'
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
Lily Allen returned rescue puppy after it 'ruined her life'
The singer adopted the puppy with her husband David Harbour during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
What's new pussycat? Online game teaches good and bad outcomes for cats
A game studio is using online games to promote the desexing and microchipping of cats.
Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.
Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
Yorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’
The dog resurfaced with multiple bite wounds, a broken pelvis and severe bruising.
'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration fees
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
Did Robin Williams really own a pet monkey?
A photo of Williams and a smiling monkey resurfaced on the 10th anniversary of his death.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
'It would take out 20% of sales': what many Catalina Bay apartment buyers want
One-bedroom units are $1.1m, the penthouse is $5m: New project, nearly done, move-in soon.
Nicola Peltz Beckham sues dog groomer over pet's death
"I can’t even find the words to describe my heartbreak on so many levels."
Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio
A catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.
Bearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCA
The organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.
Auckland woman jailed after her dog 'drastically overfed' to death
Nuggi was fed up to 10 pieces of chicken a day on top of dog biscuits.
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branch
Arborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Gisborne letters on reducing fossil fuel use, pet poisonings, land use rule
Gisborne letters on reducing fossil fuel use, pet poisonings, land use rules.
'My cat hates it': Kiwi cat owners unhappy with new Whiskas product
The company claims new formula adds value, and a vet explains why cats react to new food.
Questions remain after Gisborne couple’s pets suffer horrific poisoning deaths
'He started to vomit, fit and have a psychotic episode.'
'Horrendous': Two family pets poisoned, die within hours of each other
'He was howling, shrieking, and running from a demon he couldn’t see.'
Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter
Pimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
Why does your cat meow at you?
Cats almost never meow at each other. So what makes humans so special?
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
Nicola Peltz’s nine-year-old pet chihuahua suffered a medical emergency and died suddenly.