New Zealand vets joining movement to choose better dog breeds
Kiwi vets are asking dog owners to think about which breeds have healthier lives.
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With dogs now viewed as treasured family member, owners spoil them more than their kids.
'We need a roof over our heads': Distraught renter has to put down family dog
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11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
Rubbish bin may make return after walkers dump dog poo in Auckland suburb
Hundreds of rubbish bins across city have been removed as a cost-cutting measure.
Dog poo dumped in exclusive Auckland suburb at site of removed council bin
Hundreds of rubbish bins are being removed as a cost-cutting measure.
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'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
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Callouts for dog attacks on other animals going up
Roaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.
Wellington: Struggling pet owners leads to soaring demand for dog foodbank
For pet owners, the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
'We need to take risks': Should we change species to save them?
New York Times: When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution”
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Editorial: More questions than answers regarding the Government’s new pet bond
EDITORIAL: New policy might help some, but doesn't address issues faced by most renters.
'First NZ case': Official's warning after dog dies from parasite infection
Family pet euthanised but officials say no cause for widespread alarm.
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
Does your dog understand what you say? A new study says yes
Dogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.
Nicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walking
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'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.
'Torture breeding' claims lead to potential ban of Germany's favourite dog
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.
Long search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworks
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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Khloe Kardashian out-Kardashians herself
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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.