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Invercargill Council ditches captive bolt guns
Council urged to assess all points of view before ruling on contentious euthanasia method.
How to feed your pet correctly
Our pets love it when we feed them - but it can be a trap if we overdo it.
Watch: Runaway dog rescued on harbour bridge
A puppy playdate ended in chaos on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon.
Why worms are the perfect city pet
COMMENT: It started as the cruellest prank ever played in the Tame household.
Saving dogs by eating burgers
Snap Fitness New Brighton's manager is eating burgers to save troubled dogs.
The Kiwi horse lover who became a global role model
Horse lover Kelly Wilson has turned her everyday life into a best-selling franchise.
Matching pjs for you and your dog is a thing
A sleepwear brand has created adorable matching pajama sets for dogs and their owners.
Shocking threat to dog owner
A dog owner has received note from a neighbour following a spate of animal attacks.
'I buried the wrong cat': Distraught owner
Tearful owner's shock after 'dead' cat shows up hours after being 'buried'.
Council warns over dog registration sites
Third party dog registration websites are not entitled to take payment, council warns.
What you need to know about owning a dog
COMMENT: How do you know if your dog's getting enough exercise and attention, or too much?
Five reasons reptiles make the coolest pets
Cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs aren't the only pets, y'know..
The cruel truth about buying designer dogs
Designer dogs are more popular than ever, but buyers should be aware of the cruel cost.
Police officer stops traffic for ducks
A police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road
Photographer wins 'monkey selfie' legal fight
The legal question of can animals own copyright will have to wait after a deal was done.
Abandoned dog carries heartbreaking note on tag
SPCA are appealing to the public after a tiny dog was found wearing a heartbreaking note.
Terrifying photo of hermit crab using doll head for a shell
Commenters were quick to point out the similarities to Toy Story's Babyface.
Five tips for moving overseas with your pet
Moving overseas with a pet can be expensive and stressful, especially if...
Bow wow vows: Marriage goes to the dogs
Aisle be damned: Every dog has his day - even to prance down the altar.
Treats good enough for you, and your dog
Meet Deborah Godfrey, the creator of sweet treats that you can share with your dog.
Matt Heath: A Kiwi guide to conflict resolution
COMMENT:There is always a way to defuse situation even if you have to tell little porkies.
The robot dog that can sniff out smelly feet
Paranoid about smelly feet? This new robo-pooch will give you the honest truth.
Your dog can help you get a better night's rest
This is only true, however, if the dog is present in the room, but not under the covers.
Five reasons dogs are the new humans
These days, you can find just about anything for your dog...
Caught on camera: SPCA save starving dog
The puppy that had her ribs sticking out and sores on her leg is now ready to be rehomed.
Terminally ill mum's dogs up for adoption
Woman with terminal cancer puts her 'beloved' dogs up for adoption.
Five no-nos for all dog owners
No! Stop! Down! No, we're not talking to your dog - we're talking to you.
Ducklings rescued- but some still trapped
A bittersweet rescue operation sees five out of eight ducklings saved from a drain.
Why are all these people queuing to hug dogs?
Auckland's first much-anticipated Hug a Pug event is on today.
Little girl asks to borrow swan, Queen replies
A 5-year-old wrote to the Queen asking to keep a pet swan and got a response.
Missing Dunedin cat's 275km journey from home
An open door into a removal truck can have far-reaching consequences.
Five of the world's best cat cafes
The global cat café craze first reared its furry head in the late '90s and hasn't shown...