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Meet Chucky the cockatoo who's a refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
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Lost goat found under Napier compost bin now housed at pound
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Puppy probe: 'Whimpering' pets put down after disturbing injuries
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Mayor gives unwanted alpaca new home
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'Life on the line': Owner pleads for dog after guinea pig killed
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Furry friends make the trip to polling stations
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Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
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This urban safari comes with a warning: Watch out for snakes
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Shock after council staff 'arrest' unregistered pug while owners not home
Vinnie the pug was dog-napped by council in a mid-morning raid.
Costly canines: Three dogs ring up $47,000 in medical insurance claims
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Crouching tiger, hidden camera: Wildlife Photo of the Year
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New shocking way dolphins are killed in Japan
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'Idiotic behaviour': Penguin-grabbing selfie attempts may earn $100k fine
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Whale dies after getting stuck under Auckland wharf
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