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A pink tea light candle in a decorative holder surrounded by flower petals and colored sand for Diwali 2024.

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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Holiday Reading List for Animal Lovers

Is there anything better than relaxing by the pool or in the garden with a good book over the summer? A holiday reading list that includes books with dogs and animals in them is just as essential as your hat, sunnies, and summer spirit. If you’re looking to add a

this brown setter dog lying its head on grass is suffering from separation anxiety in pets

Separation Anxiety in Pets: How to Help Them

Our recent periods of social isolation thanks to COVID meant more quality time at home with our furry or feathery friends. Now things have changed, it’s no wonder separation anxiety in pets is a rising concern in New Zealand. In fact, shelters around the country (and globally) saw pet adoptions

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Best Dog Movies Around? We Round Them Up

Best dog movies to watch? You know what’s better than curling up with your dog? Curling up with your dog to watch a movie about dogs! There’s just something about films about our four-legged friends that gets us all warm and fuzzy inside. Dog movies are always so wholesome –

white and grey cat eating dry cat food from bowl

Dry Cat Food vs Wet: Which One?

Decisions, decisions. Dry cat food, wet cat food, a mixture? Cat parents who are deciding what to feed their feline friends have likely pondered this dilemma. After all, dry food is cheaper…but wet food might go a little further in buying your cat’s affection. And yes – there are health

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How to Stop My Puppy from Crying

They say dogs are a human’s best friend, but they’re our children too. If you have a new puppy, you’ll know this firsthand. Especially when you’re wondering ‘how to stop my puppy crying?’ in the middle of the night when you badly want to get some shut-eye… Ironically, this period

Why Do Cats Land On Their Feet?

Before we ask why do cats land on their feet, let’s ask if they actually do land on their feet. The simple answer is yes. Cats almost always do land on their feet. Depending on the height and distance they fall, they may not land on their feet 100% of

Saint Bernard Personality and Origins

The Saint Bernard is a big dog with a big heart. He’s loved by all and he has enough love for everyone, from kids and adults to other pets. In short, he’s a model dog (as long as you don’t mind a bit of slobber). He’s a best friend, a

How to Stop a Dog from Barking

Ever wondered how to stop a dog from barking? You’re not alone. Barking is loud and can be overwhelming if it continues over a prolonged period. Considering that our canine kids have such great hearing, it’s a wonder they can handle the sound of their own barking! (We humans only

dog breed health problems are more common in certain breeds

10 Common Dog Breed Health Problems

If you’re looking for dog breeds without health problems you might be in a bit of a pickle. This is because dog breed health problems can happen to all dogs, whether they’re pedigreed or mongrel. Having said this, you can help buffer your beloved pup from medical issues it’s prone

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National Cat Day: 29 October

National Cat Day is almost upon us! Cat lovers, your time arrives on the 29th of October. It’s a good excuse to celebrate everything cat, from their cute little toe beans to their special happy purr. Whether this year you’re thinking of adopting a new furry friend, spoiling the cat-shaped

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