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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

Find out how to tell if a dog is purebred.

How to Tell if a Dog is Purebred, Part 2

Do you know how to tell if a dog is purebred? Is it something you’ve wondered, or asked someone, or googled? As it happens, we’re seeing more and more questions around dog pedigree. And it’s not just pet parents asking one another, it’s also become a regular feature in the

Corgi Personality, History, and Health

Has a cute Corgi caught your eye? There are good reasons why these plucky pooches are Queen Elizabeth’s favourite. Among the oldest (and shortest) of all English dog breeds, they make friendly additions to any family. It also rates highly on intelligence, and will bring character and joy to your

German Shepherd: Personality, History and Health

The German Shepherd is a superhero dog. That’s because they’re big, strong, brave and most of all extremely loyal. These dogs are highly adaptable, intelligent and love to have a purpose in life. For this reason, they make great companion dogs for loving and attentive families. And because they learn

if you crate train a puppy correctly, they will feel relaxed in their crate like this brown and white collie

Should You Crate Train a Puppy? The Benefits

If you’re wondering whether to crate train a puppy please know there’s no hard and fast rule. For some pups, it’s a good way to learn obedience. For others, it’s not a great fit. Crate training can give your puppy their own safe space, or it can make them feel

Is Rawhide Dangerous For Dogs?

Rawhide has long been a popular choice for dog chews and toys. They were designed to be long-lasting so they keep dogs occupied. And we’re in full support of your dog chewing a toy or treat instead of your carpet or shoes. But over the years, there have been articles

if your pet doesnt like your partner he may ignore them like this dog sitting next to his owner

Pet Doesn’t Like Your Partner? Here’s What To Do

You love your pet, and you love your partner. So the two of them should love each other right? Unfortunately, it isn’t always that easy. If your pet doesn’t like your partner, it can make both relationships difficult. And while your pet might come around sooner or later, sometimes there

These cat Instagram accounts make an a-meow-zing addition to your feed!

5 Cat Instagram Accounts to Follow

Ready to fill your feed with the coolest felines on social media? We’ve compiled five a-meow-zing cat Instagram accounts from New Zealand and the world because they may just be the purrrfect additions to your A-lister friend list… If you’re not already following them of course. 😊 From Kiwi fur

This is a purebred dog, a prized English bulldog.

Purebred Dog Pros and Cons Explored

Purebred dog breeds, from Maltese to Shih Tzu, have come a long way from their wolf ancestor. Selective breeding has yielded some of the finest pedigreed dog breeds we love and know today. For example, it allows us to produce unique looks, temperament, and physical traits in dog breeds. But the

This teething puppy is biting and chewing everything to try relieve the itch and scratch of growing teeth.

Teething Puppy Survival Guide 101

A teething puppy is like a hurricane – bit by bit it consumes the entire contents of your household. Each standalone item comes out the other end with tell-tale tooth marks. Of course, you feel sorry for fluffy teething puppy, who’s going through a sore gums phase. Very sorry. But

huha nz volunteer clare barrett raising funds at a market

Interview with HUHA NZ Volunteer Clare Barrett

Anyone who knows PD Insurance knows that we’re big animal lovers. That’s why we’re pretty passionate about our animal shelter partner HUHA. We wanted to find out what it’s like to be a HUHA NZ volunteer, working for New Zealand’s leading no-kill shelter. We sat down to chat to Clare

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