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Beagle Profile: Everything You Need to Know

Beagles are cheeky, lovable pups with a knack for stealing hearts…and maybe the occasional snack. If you’ve ever asked, “Are Beagles good with other dogs?”

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,

purebreds like this Dachshund are more likely to be stolen by dog theft syndicates

Stolen Dogs Are On the Rise in NZ. Here’s Why

The number of stolen dogs in New Zealand is reported to be on the rise. This is partly due to the pandemic. Pet theft wasn’t always such a major concern. But the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have exacerbated the situation. This is partly because people want a companion more than

black and white cat in cardboard box pet carrier

How to Choose a Pet Carrier

It’s time to invest in a good quality pet carrier if you’re the kind of pet person that takes your cat or dog everywhere. Not only does this mean you can easily bring them along on your trips and it reduces the fur flying everywhere, but it helps keep your

Foster a dog or puppy like this one in New Zealand.

Want to Foster a Dog or Cat in New Zealand?

Would you foster a dog or a cat? At the start of the pandemic, many did. As lockdowns saw more workers temporarily stationed in home offices, fostering pets rose in popularity. Many people wanted to have the loving companionship a pet cat or dog brings. Being a full-time pet parent

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