Five reasons reptiles make the coolest pets
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The cruel truth about buying designer dogs
Designer dogs are more popular than ever, but buyers should be aware of the cruel cost.
Police officer stops traffic for ducks
A police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road
Photographer wins 'monkey selfie' legal fight
The legal question of can animals own copyright will have to wait after a deal was done.
Abandoned dog carries heartbreaking note on tag
SPCA are appealing to the public after a tiny dog was found wearing a heartbreaking note.
Terrifying photo of hermit crab using doll head for a shell
Commenters were quick to point out the similarities to Toy Story's Babyface.
Five tips for moving overseas with your pet
Moving overseas with a pet can be expensive and stressful, especially if...
Bow wow vows: Marriage goes to the dogs
Aisle be damned: Every dog has his day - even to prance down the altar.
Treats good enough for you, and your dog
Meet Deborah Godfrey, the creator of sweet treats that you can share with your dog.
Matt Heath: A Kiwi guide to conflict resolution
COMMENT:There is always a way to defuse situation even if you have to tell little porkies.
The robot dog that can sniff out smelly feet
Paranoid about smelly feet? This new robo-pooch will give you the honest truth.
Your dog can help you get a better night's rest
This is only true, however, if the dog is present in the room, but not under the covers.
Five reasons dogs are the new humans
These days, you can find just about anything for your dog...
Caught on camera: SPCA save starving dog
The puppy that had her ribs sticking out and sores on her leg is now ready to be rehomed.
Terminally ill mum's dogs up for adoption
Woman with terminal cancer puts her 'beloved' dogs up for adoption.
Five no-nos for all dog owners
No! Stop! Down! No, we're not talking to your dog - we're talking to you.
Ducklings rescued- but some still trapped
A bittersweet rescue operation sees five out of eight ducklings saved from a drain.
Why are all these people queuing to hug dogs?
Auckland's first much-anticipated Hug a Pug event is on today.
Little girl asks to borrow swan, Queen replies
A 5-year-old wrote to the Queen asking to keep a pet swan and got a response.
Missing Dunedin cat's 275km journey from home
An open door into a removal truck can have far-reaching consequences.
Five of the world's best cat cafes
The global cat café craze first reared its furry head in the late '90s and hasn't shown...
Pet saving oxygen-mask a Kiwi invention
Dog resuscitation video showing a Kiwi invention goes viral.
Gay man barred from adopting cat
A man travelled for two hours to rescue a cat only to be turned down because he is gay.
Family find giant python in their back yard... can you spot it?
Somewhere, lurking in this Queensland yard is a giant python - but can you spot it?
RIP 'Constable Elliot': police guinea pig dies
The New Zealand police' much-loved guinea pig mascot has died.
Peta accidentally puts down girl's pet dog
Peta apologised and paid family $67,000 after taking an unattended pet chihuahua.
Air NZ crew comes to aid of neglected pup
Air New Zealand crew have rallied around to ensure one sweet dog is never neglected again.
Hedgehog gets LEGO wheelchair
A hedgehog with a degenerative disease can now move with ease again.
How to beat a chimpanzee at rock, paper, scissors
Watch: Japanese primatologists have proven that chimps understand and can play the game.
What actually happens after a snakebite
WARNING: Victims of the sharp-nosed viper have only a few hours to act after an attack.
Would you take your cat for a walk?
UK animal welfare group says trend of walking cats on leads is causing the animals stress.