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A retired greyhound dog with a red collar is lying on an orange sofa, resting its head on the cushion and looking toward the camera—a heartwarming example of the gentle companions you can meet through Greyhound Adoption NZ.

Greyhound Racing Is Over in NZ: Could You Adopt a Retired Racer?

With the ban on greyhound racing in NZ now in effect, somewhat 1,300 dogs need to be rehomed. So how about adopting a retired greyhound?

A person is adjusting a red plaid bandana on a small white dog, contemplating suitable puppy names for the little one. The tag gleams under the light, waiting to be engraved with one of those perfect dog names from a popular names generator.

Name that Pup! Cute Dog and Puppy Names Generator

Got a new bundle of furry joy? CONGRATS! Now the fun of naming them begins. Naming your puppy can feel like a big deal. After all, you want their name to be something fitting, creative and unique. Cute dog names abound and likely everyone has their opinion about the perfect

A mum and her daughter petting their dog in the park while practicing pet safety.

PD’s Ultimate Guide to Pet Safety for Kids

Pet safety is a cornerstone for helping kids and pets become lifelong friends. Children lap up new information and make it their own in no time at all so animal safety can easily be instilled as second nature. Importantly, any scary encounter with an animal can be imbued into a

A circular arrangement of lit diya lamps and yellow-orange flowers frames a plate of round, white sweets with green garnish on a white background, evoking the vibrant spirit of Diwali 2024.

Our Guide to a Pet Friendly Diwali 2024

Are you ready for Diwali 2024? 🎇 With celebrations and Diwali fireworks planned across Auckland and beyond, this 5-day festival is set to be just as magical as ever this year. And thought we all know that cats, dogs and fireworks aren’t a good mix, there are other ways to

Two pet tags on a yellow background: one shaped like a flower, labeled with the cute cat name "KitKat," and one shaped like a cat's head, labeled "Buttons." Ideal inspirations if you're hunting for adorable kitten names!

Your Cat Name Generator

Stumped when it comes to a cat or kitten name for your new pet? Whether you’re looking for cute cat names, Kiwi-inspired cat names, unique cat names or something totally creative – our pawsome cat name generator might just come up with an absolutely purrfect name. Or in the very

Avoiding Puppy Mills in New Zealand and Finding a Reputable Breeder

It might come as a surprise to dog lovers that puppy mills in a dog-loving country like New Zealand are a growing problem. Our laws allow almost anyone to breed and sell animals with very few restrictions. As you can imagine, this means that inhumane breeding is difficult to control

A small dog wearing reindeer antlers and a scarf lies on a table next to a plate of assorted cookies, crafted from our favorite Christmas dog treats recipe. A decorated Christmas tree is in the background.

5 Christmas Dog Treat Recipes That Are Totally Pawsome

Fancy yourself as crafty in the kitchen? Feel like rustling up something amazing for your pup this festive season? We’ve rounded up Christmas dog treat recipes that are easy to make and will have their tails wagging all the way to the tree! These are all baked goodies — dog

A woman and Nelson the Border Collie, both wearing birthday hats, sit on the steps of a white house. The woman is smiling and looking at the dog.

Hit By A Car! Here’s Nelson The Border Collie’s Story

Nelson is a Border Collie puppy from West Auckland who was hit by a car after he escaped a gated area. Luckily, this brave pup survived and is thriving again. But it took intense surgery and 8 weeks of crate rest to get him fully back in action. We talk

A person with red curly hair lies on a striped blanket next to a Shiba Inu dog, both looking at a smartphone screen, perhaps exploring the best AI apps together.

Best AI Apps Every Pet Owner Should Try

Lately, the best AI apps—especially those designed with pets in mind—and übersmart tools like ChatGPT are really shaking things up in the pet parenting world. We often refer to our pets as fur kids for a reason—they require just as much love and attention as any other family member. Sure,

Labrador Retrievers are the no.1 assistance dogs in NZ

Ways to Celebrate National Guide Dog Month 2024

Not only can life be better with dogs, but for many blind or visually impaired people, Guide Dogs are a necessity. National Guide Dog Month is a celebration in honour of the great work these animals do. In this article, we outline ways to celebrate the month and answer common

A woman in an orange shirt sits on a couch, hugging and smiling at a large black dog with its tongue out, grateful for the relief Cytopoint for dogs has brought to her pet's atopic dermatitis.

Cytopoint and Other Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs

Lots of Kiwis are Googling “Cytopoint injection for dogs cost” and it’s no wonder. When our dogs itch, they use their claws to scratch, leading to open wounds, infection, flyaway fur and more itch! Cytopoint is a relatively new atopic dermatitis treatment option for dogs. Atopic dermatitis is an itchy

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