Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
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Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
SPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across Aotearoa
SPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.
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Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.
Dog slog: Couple reunited with pets after three-year, $65k import battle
Couple ecstatic that the fight to reunite their family is finally over.
Tenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet cat
Kristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.
Scoobie doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs
Cases of drug poisoning in pets across the US are on the rise now pot is so prevalent.
Meet the women behind Friends of Animal Charities
It all started with two women with a passion for animal welfare.
$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three cats
The council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.
Homeward bound: Golden retriever walked 27 days to get back to former home
Cooper the dog spent 27 days walking back to his previous owner after he was adopted.
'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'
The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.
Pets need holidays too: Greece relaxes rules around who's allowed to visit archaeological tourist hotspots
Visitors' furry friends will be able to see the ancient sites too.
Bordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good cause
All proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.
Dog suffering 'doggy dementia' saved from death row after successful court appeal
12-year-old Suki, suffering 'doggy dementia', grabbed and latched onto another's throat.
'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacks
Two pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.
Phoenix is sole surviving kitten of suitcase horror
Four kittens found in abandoned bag with just one clinging to life.
Finn the dog offers some Easter insights
Opinion: A canine reflection of the most important of Christian dates.
The Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for months
Two menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.
Chopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put down
Tauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.
Ending your pet’s life was the right decision. So why do you feel so guilty?
New York Times: The ability - and necessity to choose the moment can be overwhelming.
Toddler in hospital after pet dog attack
A 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.
Facing extinction, but available for selfies: The truth behind Japan’s animal cafes
New York Times: Potential for transmission of disease from animals to humans a concern.
Why the mouse the cat dragged in isn’t really a gift
Scientists have long been trying to dissuade the animals from catching prey.
Woman hits back at 'haters' after flying her dog business class
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.
Watch: Furry friends find safe haven at Hastings Racecourse after cyclone
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.
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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.