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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?

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Indoor Cat vs Outdoor Cat Explored

Should you have an indoor cat or outdoor cat? While a personal choice, there are some key factors like cat breeds to consider. Having an indoor cat has its perks. For starters, you’ll have fewer cat fights on your hands and less debris traipsed inside. In addition, your efficient hunter

HUHA Ethical Gift Store: The What, Why, and How

The HUHA Ethical Gift Store is both an online and physical shop which allows pet parents to shop for their furkids, friends and family without any worries about whether they’re buying responsibly. A brainchild of HUHA NZ founder Carolyn Press-McKenzie (we interviewed her for our HUHA story), the online store

A brown and white puppy with a curious expression, small in dog size, sits on a white surface.

Dog Size: How to Predict Your Puppy’s Adult Size

Dog size is not an exact science. In fact, even a single purebred litter can produce an alpha and a runt who vary in size. If you’re wondering how big your puppy will grow and how fast, you’re not alone. Of course, they’re so adorable. But also, so much heavier

We love our fur kids as much as this puppy and kitten love each other!

Love Your Pet Day: Pet Parents Have Their Say

Love Your Pet Day is only one day a year!? Surely that’s not enough for us Kiwi pet parents? We need 365 days at the bare minimum. And some. And to prove that’s how Kiwi’s feel about our pets, PD has dug a little deeper and done some research. To celebrate

A beagle dog standing on grass with its tail up.

Kind and Sweet Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for Families

Curious about the kindest dog breeds out there? 🐾 Would dogs like a Beagle or Springer Spaniel top the list? While all dogs make wonderful pets, not every pooch is keen on hugs, hugs, and more hugs. And when it comes to kids, some breeds may be better suited than

Being a first-time pet owner is like being a new parent – or rather it is being a new parent.

First Time Pet Owner: Preparing Mentally

Is becoming a first time pet owner occupying all kinds of awesome daydreams at the moment? Is your work ending up on the backburner while you Google puppies and/or kittens instead? Does imagining being a pet parent make the coffee taste even better? If you’re getting ready to take the

Only introduce your cats in person once you’ve followed the smell & sight steps.

Introducing Your Kitten and Cat for the First Time

Kitten and cat first time introductions are crucial to get right. In other words, they form the bedrock of a feline love story (friendship or romance) or of a lifelong rivalry. And for a cat lifelong is anything from 10-15 years. That’s a potential 15 years with two cute felines turned

how to stop your kitten scratching furniture feature image is a grey cat on torn couch

How to Stop a Kitten Scratching Furniture

Is your new kitten scratching furniture to his heart’s content? Your new pet might be adorable, but that leather living room suite deserves better. Though it’s a really frustrating habit, there are ways to tackle your kitten’s scratching problem. Here are some tips you can use to save your furniture

Adoptable Dog Café: Interview with The Barkery

Adoptable dog café The Barkery is Ōtautahi’s first of its kind. The soon-to-open indoor/outdoor café is somewhere humans and dogs can connect and socialise. It’s also a safe environment for rescue dogs to meet their forever parents and find a new home. Jack Penniket and Ally Mullord are the owners and together

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5 Ways To Show Your Pet You Love Them This Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air! With the world’s most loved-up day of celebration just around the corner, we’re swapping the roses and chocolates for chicken and catnip. Because our real true loves are the pets. If you want to spoil your furbaby, here’s how you can show your pet you

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