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Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
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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
OPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.
'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.
Snuggly tortoiseshell kittens need a new home
Could you give these sweet tortoiseshell kittens a home?
Khloe Kardashian out-Kardashians herself
OPINION: Did Khloe Kardashian really facetune her cat?
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.