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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?

Keep Kitty Content With These Cat Toys for Christmas

Cat toys are a crowd-pleaser for most felines, and everyone deserves a little festive joy this Christmas. Plus, they’re kind of a gift to the humans too. There’s nothing better than watching a cat or kitten leaping through the air and attacking their toys like they’re the apex predators they

Kiwis want the best pet insurance for pets

Pet Insurance for Cats and Dogs: Why Kiwis Want It

Pet insurance for cats and dogs is all about being a responsible pet owner. There’s no doubt about it pets are our companions, our kids and our cheerleaders; they’re always there to lend a supportive paw through thick and thin. In fact, pet love helps us navigate COVID. This bond

Shilo and Rex are Labrador puppies that live in New Zealand

The Tail of Two Kiwi Labrador Puppies

Labrador puppies Shilo and Rex are best buds that love sleeping on the porch deck when they’re not out making mischief. But not so long ago both happy healthy puppies got into a pickle… First there was Shilo’s broken bone that required immediate surgery. And then there was Rex and

Our Top Tips for Pet Friendly Accommodation in Taupo

A trip to Taupo is never a bad idea, whether you’re heading there for a summer vacay or a romantic long winter weekend. COVID travel restrictions allowing, of course. And since our pets have been with us through thick and thin over the last couple of years of pandemic madness,

hairless cat breeds can be hypoallergenic

5 Hairless Cat Breeds You Need to Cuddle!

Hairless cat breeds are somewhat of a mystery. Do they need extra cuddles to keep warm? Do they need jackets in winter and sunscreen in summer? Importantly – Are they hypoallergenic? There are so many questions to ponder. Possibly the main point to note is that like furry cats, hairless

Person wearing a hat reading a book from their holiday reading list beside a resting dog on the grass.

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

the best dog movies are being watched on TV by these two dogs

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

find out how to stop a puppy crying through a reliable schedule

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

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