California police staged a daring rescue of 60 cats and dogs from an SPCA building as the devastating wildfires approached. / Vacaville Police Dept.

It started as a little scratch on his hand. Two weeks later he was in a coma.

The giraffes will remain confined until damage to the fence of the wider paddock is fixed.

His puppy was being mauled by two out-of-control bull terriers. So he took action.

A girl and her dog are in the hunt. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Millions of animals are transported by airlines a year and a new code is being introduced

Trying to cut down your meat consumption? You might be better off looking at your pet's.

There are so many health, cultural and behavioural reasons to de-sex your pet

So you've been mulling it over for a while and you've finally decided to adopt a rescue

We're all familiar with doves but who has actually ever seen one?

Ocean Babington is seeking 10 dogs and their owners for her masters research.

Dogs Daisy, Brian, and Oscar discuss anxiety. / Michael Craig

Smart technology is helping people reunite with their lost pets.

Ben and Mariano have spent the last eight month globetrotting for free. Here's how.

NZ On Screen takes a look back through the screen history of our four-legged friends.

Family dog Lulu didn't have a great experience with a secret chocolate stash.

A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.

Dr Carolina Loch, of Otago University's Faculty of Dentistry, is leading a study to track metal exposure in marine species to help determine pollution in the ocean. / Otago University

Louis the gorilla doesn't like getting his hands muddy, so he walks like a human.

Rare footage of whales captured in Antarctica. / Supplied by Antarctica NZ

Have you recently acquired a pet bird? Even if you're a seasoned pet owner

Seller also offering a jar of baby rabbits that looks "great when lit up".

Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.

Denise Sharp talks about blood donations for dogs. / Dean Purcell

Cats and dogs are being controlled by phone based apps as technology improves.

Herald reporter Kirsty Wynn talks about the technology being used by cat owners to keep an eye on their pets. / Video by Doug Sherring

Two green sea turtles, Oscar and Kiwa, have been released into the ocean after being rescued from 90 Mile Beach almost two years ago.

Two green sea turtles have been released after being rescued almost two years ago.

Wellington Zoo's red panda cub has left its nest for the first time.

Camera captures a Wellington Zoo red panda cub trying to leave its nest for the first time. / Wellington Zoo