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Lily Allen received death threats after rescue dog confession
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The Good Fight dominates Grand National Steeplechase by 25 lengths
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Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
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DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
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Lily Allen returned rescue puppy after it 'ruined her life'
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What's new pussycat? Online game teaches good and bad outcomes for cats
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Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
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Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory
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'Take us together': Dying celeb wanted dog killed, buried with him
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Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
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Yorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’
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'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration fees
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
Police officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justified
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Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
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