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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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Pet Safety and Fireworks this Holiday Season

Understanding pet safety and fireworks, then ensuring we get it right, is near the top of our to do list this festive season. While we hunker down to plan a holiday itinerary for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, let’s do the same around fireworks safety. Because fireworks equal loud bangs

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How To Report Animal Abuse Appropriately

Witnessing animal abuse is never pleasant, no matter the animal. As a nation of animal-lovers, most Kiwis share HUHA’s philosophy that every animal deserves a safe, happy life. Animals can’t speak for themselves, which is why it’s so important people seek help for those in danger. This article explains how

Someone Stole My Pet – What Can I Do?

Someone stole my dog or cat! These are words no pet parent ever wants to utter. And hopefully with the tips in this article, you’ll never need to. Interestingly, our research shows more than one in three Kiwi pet parents fears their pet will be stolen. According to our research,

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Pet Love Helps Us Navigate COVID

There’s nothing better than turning to someone for a warm hug when you’re feeling down, right? Well, that’s what we’ve been doing with our pets to help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking on board all the pet love we can. Research PD Insurance completed recently of 1,000+ New

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How to Buy a Puppy Safely in New Zealand

Yes, there are plenty of puppy scams happening throughout New Zealand. However, you can buy a puppy safely from a wide range of reputable and legitimate breeders. Many of these breeders use online platforms to connect with customers far and wide. Here’s how to check they are who they say

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12 Signs of Animal Abuse

Thousands of instances of animal neglect and abuse are reported across New Zealand every single year. Sad but true. Want to do your bit to help out? First, read this to discover how you identify animal abuse. And then read up on how to report animal abuse appropriately. It can

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Things That Can Poison Your Pet – Toxic Foods and Plants

Things that can poison your pet often aren’t lurking in a dark corner, instead they’re right there in the fruit bowl or in your garden! And while most dog and cat parents want their pet to be as healthy as possible, take note, some foods and plants that are good

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Understanding Cat Behaviour – Quirky Much?

Is weird cat behaviour no stranger to your furry bestie? Don’t panic. As cat parents ourselves, we feel you. We’ve collected some info to help you with understanding cat behaviour, for just a few of the many weird and wonderful cat quirks. You might also want to explore another of

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Best Pets for Apartments – Plenty of Choice

There’s nothing like the joy of owning a pet. If you don’t have a lot of space, you needn’t miss out. From cute and cuddly to active or lazy, here’s our guide to the best pets for apartments. And if we haven’t nailed it for you in this article why

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10 Ways to Pamper Your Cat

Since the moment your feline fur baby joined your home, your life changed for the better. There are endless ways to spoil your kitty in return, and only the best will do. From cosy cat hammocks to scratching posts, we’ve got purr-fect ways to pamper your cat. 1. Share your

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