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Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.

Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time
The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.

Tinder for dogs: The tech to connect Kiwis with potential pets
Finding a rescue dog is about to become a little easier.

These winged dinosaurs hurtled through the trees like haywire hang gliders
New York Times: To call it flying would be generous.

Doggone it! Golden retriever 'pizza reviewer' becomes Instagram sensation
Meet Wally, your new favourite pizza reviewer.

Judi Dench once gave the 'kiss of life' to a surprising creature
The Dame may be a lifesaver, but she "loathes" being a national treasure.

Escaped cloned female mutant crayfish take over cemetery
Marbled crayfish can reproduce asexually and all their children are genetically females.

'Only in Taupō': Supermarket's hilarious mullet post goes viral
"Taupō's finest mullet bringing you Taupō's freshest mullet."

Lost goat found under Napier compost bin now housed at pound
A lost goat was found at a private Carlyle St property, in Napier, on Wednesday afternoon.

Watch: 'Never seen this' - Wolves' bear attack stuns
Tourists witnessed a 'once in a lifetime' sighting between a bear and a pack of wolves.

Puppy probe: 'Whimpering' pets put down after disturbing injuries
"He was whimpering from the day we got him and I didn't know why."

Mayor gives unwanted alpaca new home
The alpaca and sheep have joined Mayor Campbell Barry's family of farmyard pets.

'Life on the line': Owner pleads for dog after guinea pig killed
"I honestly can't believe this is happening over a guinea pig. Where is the logic?"

Furry friends make the trip to polling stations
Voters and their pooches have taken over Twitter today.

Still searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year on
The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.

This urban safari comes with a warning: Watch out for snakes
New York Times: Nighttime hikes in Hong Kong's lush forests can come with a bite.

Shock after council staff 'arrest' unregistered pug while owners not home
Vinnie the pug was dog-napped by council in a mid-morning raid.

New shocking way dolphins are killed in Japan
Japan's annual dolphin slaughter season has started, sparking outrage around the world.

Mooving on: 190 cows need new homes after animal shelter failure
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Watch: Angry mother cougar stalks US jogger for 6 minutes
Kyle Burgess unexpectedly encountered cougar cubs on a forest trail. Then mum showed up.

'Idiotic behaviour': Penguin-grabbing selfie attempts may earn $100k fine
DoC is asking the public to report any such incidents so it can follow them up.

'Left to suffer': Duck dies after being shot with an arrow in Auckland
The duck suffered 'high levels of pain and distress' and eventually died.

Whale dies after getting stuck under Auckland wharf
The 4m juvenile minke whale was likely disoriented by the shallow waters, expert says.

Tiger King star charged with animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle owns Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina and starred in Tiger King.

Prince William wants 'healthier, cleaner, smarter and better' planet
"You want to hand over to the next generation, the wildlife in a much better condition."

Novel brain surgery seeks to reverse epilepsy in sea lion
New York Times: Cronutt developed seizures because of toxins in the water.

Couple got new 'cat' which didn't turn out to be a cat
A couple who bought a cat were in for a shock when they realised the cat's real breed.

Fundraising on the fly: Biden campaign sells 35,000 Pence-inspired flyswatters
The Democrats have wasted no time cashing in on Mike Pence's sticky debate moment.

Owner creates dog-sized holes in fence so labradors can watch people passing by
'Smartest thing ever. You can see but you can't bark.'