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‘A hard-won victory’: New regulations target prolonged tethering of dogs

"Dogs deserve to be part of the family, not chained up and forgotten."

Rescue dog Petunia crowned ‘world’s ugliest dog’

The event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique.

Toy Cavoodle takes top spot in SPCA fundraiser dog calendar

Hundreds were vying to become the cover stars of the cat and dog calendars for 2026.

Four New NZ Detector Dog Teams Graduate

A ceremony was hosted at the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham, Wellington.

Why your pet influences your decisions more than you think

Research shows that their impact goes beyond companionship.
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The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead

Loss of a pet falls into what researchers call disenfranchised grief in which the pain is often minimized or discounted.

Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows

Studies show that dogs help humans cope with stress.

Why dogs may have richer social lives than their humans

A new study suggests dogs are hanging out with their own friends more than you hang out with your own.

Why it’s not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls

Shared water bowls can be a breeding ground for harmful bugs that could make your dog sick, writes Jacqueline Boyd.

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