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...
“Puppies for sale”. Those three words can be hard to resist for someone looking to add some big puppy dog eyes to their family. But with online puppy scams on the rise, doing your background research is vital. Once you’ve done your due diligence you can...
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. It can be difficult for us pet lovers to...
Unfortunately, your pet isn’t the only animal around your home. There are not so welcome ones too – cockroaches, ants, spiders...
Most dog and cat parents want their pet to be as healthy as possible, and a big part of that is a balanced diet. But don’t reach for the fruit and veg drawer just yet – there are some common things that can poison your...
Ever had a moment of clarity where you realised your behaviour towards your pup or kitty has set them back? Welcome to pet parenting mistakes. Don’t worry, we’ve all made them. Not sure what we mean? Maybe your cat has trained you for their chosen mealtime by complaining...
‘Why do dogs bark?’ is something every frustrated dog parent has asked themselves at some point. Especially if your dog goes on looong monologues that fill the passage or the street with dog vowels. Even more so if you’ve discovered an angry note in your letterbox...
New Zealanders love their pets - a 2016 NZ Companion Animal report found around 64% of our homes have at least one. We love that stat because we too love all sorts of fur babies, crawly critters and scaly sweethearts. No doubt many of these...
Our pet parent research shows more than 25% of New Zealand's pet owners are choosing to take their dogs, cats, birds, rodents and even fish (!!) on their road trip or away on holiday. Seriously. And our research shows this is increasing. Which means the chances...
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...
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