Ethical Cat Breeder in NZ: How to Find One This Christmas

An orange cat, once rescued from an animal shelter, is sleeping on a patterned blanket while a person's hand gently strokes its head.

Pet parenting has never been more popular, with Kiwis owning 4.6 million pets. But this high demand for fur kids (and a seasonal increase every festive period) isn’t always a good thing for animals. Kitten mills are a big problem in NZ, as is the huge number of abandoned cats in our animal adoption shelters. … Read more

Christmas Dinner and Pets: What Can Dogs & Cats Actually Eat?

Person decorates cookies with icing while a dog wearing a festive headband watches attentively, dreaming of Christmas dinner shared among pets.

Christmas is a time to relax with our nearest and dearest. If your dogs and cats aren’t part of the ‘close family’ umbrella, then…umm…you’re doing it wrong! Loads of us will put a little pet pressie under the tree or give our furkids a special treat for dinner. Some even invite them to join the … Read more

How to be a Responsible Dog Parent this Summer

A person with a patterned hat reads a book on green grass, demonstrating the joys of responsible dog ownership. Beside them, their small dog lies contentedly in the sunlight, embodying a perfect moment of peace during their shared holiday.

Summer is on our doorstep and if you’re anything like us you’re just jumping for joy at the idea of taking your dog on holiday with you. Outdoors and pups go together like peanut butter and jelly, and travelling with pets has become more popular than ever before. But do you know what responsible dog … Read more