'Leaving Charlie is not an option': Napier man battling to get street dog back to NZ
Gareth Lewis adopted a sick puppy some years ago and now wants to bring her home.
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Dachshunds could be banned in Germany due to the nature of how they are bred.
Hauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hike
District council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.
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The family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.
Man's anguish after dogs go missing from backyard
A dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.
Guide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired woman
Sue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.
'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
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Catwalk star Claudia Schiffer meets her match in new cover shoot
Schiffer's famous feline is now the face of the fashion magazine's March issue.
'Yet to find a dog that turned up their nose': Dogs froth over new bambi-cinos
Move over puppaccinos, there's a new drink in town dogs catn't get enough of.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.
'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity
The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.
'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption request
The council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Ariel
Quiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.
Govt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet
'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'
Art Deco Dog Parade: Call for Hawke's Bay canines to star in festival spectacle
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Should my pet sleep in my bed?
There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean.
'Demon' kills North Shore woman's cat
"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.
Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack
Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".
'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about age
Guinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea
It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.
'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death
“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.
‘My labrador ate a supersized Christmas cake’: How to dodge festive pet dramas and vet bills
Telegraph: Experts provide top tips on how to keep dogs safe from harm at Yuletide.
Cases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent it
As temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene
'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.
Ranger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pups
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.