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Part 1 of 3—Safety & Responsibility at the Vets Imagine this: You’ve booked your dog in for surgery, let the clinic know he’s anxious in...

Most people have read about dog cases that end up in court. But when the prosecution involves you and your dog, it’s more than just a...

Are there legal responsibilities and liabilities attached to what you feed your dog? Yes. Feeding your dog might seem like a personal...

Under New Zealand law, pets are classified as “family chattels”—meaning they are legally considered property in a breakup. You wouldn’t...

We’ve heard from dog owners struggling with diet-related concerns—dogs that are too thin despite professional advice, or expensive food...

Imagine this: You’re walking your dog on a leash in an on-leash area when an off-leash dog runs up. The aggression escalates. What does...

34% of New Zealand households have at least one dog, and every year, about 500 dog owners face prosecution under the Dog Control Act...

A dog owner wrote: "I wish I could afford a lawyer but I can't so I'm going to lose and my dog is probably going to get put to sleep". We...

If your dog attacks a person or animal, you can be convicted and fined up to $3,000. If the attack causes injury, the penalties...

New Zealand is banning greyhound racing due to concerns about injury rates, public opinion, and criticism that the industry has not done...

We routinely help owners whose dog has been in a fight. Dog fights are understandably stressful, but knowing what to do ahead of time...