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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

Can Animals Get Coronavirus?

Can animals get coronavirus? When the global pandemic first hit, there were many questions that went unanswered around exactly who could get COVID-19 and who could spread it. It’s something us animal lovers have asked about for a while – as you’ll know if you’ve read our article on COVID-19

What’s a Cat Café Anyway?

If you’ve heard of the cat café concept, you’re either absolutely delighted at it, or completely mystified. But believe it or not, they’ve taken off and are becoming more and more common worldwide. If you’re still lost, don’t worry, we’re here to walk you through evvvverything cat café related. And

Black Cats: History, Folklore, and Facts

Did you know black cats have their very own annual day of appreciation? It’s already passed for this year, but that doesn’t matter because as confirmed cat fanatics we love our midnight coloured friends anytime. We’ll celebrate them always – hence this article! However, we know not everyone feels quite

pet dog sits between couple working out pet prenup documents

The Pet Prenup: Have You Thought About It?

Nobody likes thinking about things that could go wrong, but in an uncertain world it’s always best to plan for the worst as well as the best. When it comes to a potential split-up in future, a pet prenup is something pet parents should be considering. After all, managing your

Dog and Cat Art ‘n Craft Ideas

Dog and cat art can be a great way to show your furry BFF some love while spending time with your children or even as a bonding opportunity with your pet! Getting hands (and paws) dirty in this way is especially useful to pass the time in the ever-changing throes

Dachshund: Sausage Dog with a Heart of a Lion

The Dachshund is sometimes affectionately called a sausage dog in NZ. But don’t be fooled – the tasty snack is named after the dog and not the other way around. The infamous hotdog was first called a Dachshund sausage, but that was too long. So, this cute canine is the

Famous Cats Who Shaped Society

Cats pretty much rule the internet. But they ruled our hearts for decades before that. So in honour of our regal feline friends, we’re looking into some of the most famous cats in history. If you’re more of a dog person, don’t run away quite yet. We wrote about famous dogs earlier

Every Schnauzer Has His Story – Here’s Harvey’s

They say every dog has its day. For Miniature Schnauzer Harvey, a relatively new PD Insurance member, this was indeed the case. Not only did this dog have his day – he had three! And Harvey’s only a few months old. However, before his three good days of luck (read:

Family Pet? Find Your Purrrfect Match

No matter how big or small your family is, there’s a furry, feathery or scaly companion waiting to be a part of it. Finding a family pet can be easy when you know where to begin… So, how do you? Every family has its special traits as does every pet.

Plan home renovations well, so protect your pet.

Home Renovations and Pet Safety

Home renovations can be loud, dusty, and full of strange smells. However, once they’re done and your bathroom, kitchen, etc has a ‘new look’, it can be well worth the trouble. From your cat’s or dog’s perspective, the reno process may seem much more different. One morning things are hunky-dory,

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