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Scientists have long been trying to dissuade the animals from catching prey.
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This is not just a dog, this is my daughter, she said.
The possible trigger that caused rottweilers to attack Sydney newborn
Experts have contested claims the dogs attacked the baby "without reason".
Neighbours reported rottweilers to council before baby mauled to death
Mia Jade Riley was asleep in her bassinet at grandfather’s home when the attack occurred.
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Hastings racecourse becomes a hub for animal help and household donations.
New York dogs getting stoned after cannabis legalised
Vets are seeing some confused canines and are warning owners to stop letting dogs eat pot.
Hamilton house for sale with special 'cattels'
Beerescourt property not for sale without Mark the half-tail cat.
Where is Minka? Family cat missing from ‘luxury’ cattery
Pedigree cat goes missing from warehouse masquerading as luxury cattery.
Got a pet? Here's why you need to change your sheets
Your furry pal might be about to cause you even more housework.
Animals abandoned as cost of living bites
People offloading cats, dogs - even turtles - they can no longer afford to look after.
Adorable book shows the mutual devotion between Elizabeth and her corgis
Queen Elizabeth was right – a writer’s best friend is a dog.
Pilot saves puppy abandoned by a traveller at San Francisco Airport
The fluffy traveller was ditched by his owner after arriving at SFO.
What shapes your dog’s personality?
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‘Ripped apart’: Roaming dogs kill five pet cats in East Auckland suburb
The cats were mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs in less than two hours.
Kitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs now
He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.
Man has his two corgis fly business class from San Francisco to Singapore
Peanut and Mindy received the royal treatment on the 17-hour flight.
The most unusual pet insurance claims of 2022 revealed
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Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Following his nose: Tracking expert sniffs out missing pooches for Hawke’s Bay family
A professional tracker has helped find the two furriest members of a Hawke’s Bay family.
Mad cow worries in US over, banned blood donors can give again
Donors were turned away after fears of mad cow disease in Europe more than 2 decades ago.
Family’s ‘interesting’ tribute to dead pet
Some have questioned how one family chose to keep their beloved pet forever.
Dog's life hangs in balance after pitbull attack also injures elderly owner
An 80-year-old thought it was a nightmare when her dog was attacked by another dog.
SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'
Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.
Pampered pooches: Kiwi business serves up calamari pet treats
Steph Mearns explains demand in growing gourmet pet food market.
Missing dog Scamp found, frail, 'frightened', but alive
Scamp hadn't been seen for five days after being attacked at a dog park.
Devastating dog attack: 'He's taken himself off somewhere to die alone'
A pet pooch vanishes despite surviving an attack - and its owners are also injured.
Opinion: Heartbreaking reality of owning a dog
After pouring his heart into raising his dog, Lee Suckling is facing the reality of time.
Virgin Australia worker melts hearts with sweet act for dog owner
The sweet act brought a panicked dog owner to tears.
Julie Chapman: Pets caught in violent break-ups
OPINION: Pet Refuge founder outlines the challenges for pet owners in violent situations.