Our Guide to a Pet Friendly Diwali 2026
Are you ready for Diwali 2026? With celebrations and Diwali fireworks planned across Auckland and beyond, this 5-day festival is set to be just as
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3 Reasons to Get Multi Pet Insurance
New Zealand has one of the highest pet ownership statistics in the world, with around two thirds of households sharing their home with both cats and dogs. With lives full of furry friends, it makes sense that many of us are researching multi pet insurance – whether that’s dog and
10 Tips for Safe Trips to the Dog Park in New Zealand
A dog park can be the best experience in the world because your pooch can socialise in the great outdoors. However, without dog safety measures in places it can also quickly become the worst experience. How do you mitigate this? As a pup parent, it’s important to know how to
This World Wildlife Day We Explore Whether Animals Can Sense Earthquakes
World Wildlife Day in the first week of March is not only an opportunity to celebrate and conserve our natural resources. It’s also an opportunity to explore the many natural disasters we as a nation have weathered. Our people, pets, endangered species and other wildlife have known cyclones, tsunamis, landslides,
Test Your Marine Wildlife Knowledge This Seaweek
Did you know that Seaweek in New Zealand is almost upon us? Held this year from March 5 to 13, it’s all about raising awareness and promoting understanding of the marine environment and its importance to the country. As pet parents, we play a very important part in marine wildlife
Why Are Dogs Afraid of Thunder (and How to Help)?
How do you calm a dog down during a thunderstorm? And why are some dogs scared of thunder and others not? Some kids and adults don’t particularly like the electric boom surging from the sky either yet others find it mesmerizing. Could it be dogs are just the same as
New ‘Love Your Pet Day’ Research Reveals All
New Zealand pets can rejoice this Love Your Pet Day 2023, on 20 February. Our latest pet ownership research reveals more than one quarter of partnered-up pet parents (26%) prefer their fur kid’s company over their partner’s company. That’s more than one in every four cat or dog owners. Only
Why Are Grass Seeds a Big Problem for Pets?
There’s nothing more wonderful for your pup or cat than running in the open, whether through meadows and fields or just your backyard, getting in all that fresh air and green grass. Grass seems pretty benign, right? But did you know that grass seed infection in dogs and cats is
Maine Coon Cat Personality and Facts
Do you have your heart set on getting a cat and a dog… but you only have space, money or time for one? Fear not – we have just the thing. A Maine Coon kitten is the ultimate solution because he (or she) is big and loves playing games (like
The Oh-So-Bright Border Collie: A Profile
Border Collies are smart. Like, really smart. In fact, the Border Collie is ranked the most intelligent dog in the world. A quick Google search will show that heaps of experts agree. Known for their fun nature and intelligence, these medium-sized dogs are the third most popular dog breed in
10 Random Acts of Kindness for Pet Lovers
Random Acts of Kindness Day isn’t just for people – it’s for pets too! From small to great, there are endless ways pet lovers can help companion animals have an even better day than usual on this special day. If you’re someone’s favourite furball, imagine how great a random act