Great homes for great hounds
As the racing ban takes effect, 2500 greyhounds will soon need a place to call home. After years of controversy and mounting animal welfare concerns, greyhound racing in Aotearoa is officially coming to an end. The Government has announced that by 31 July 2026, all racing will cease, and with that decision, around […]
10 most popular pooch names
Charlie is still top dog when it comes to the most popular names for Christchurch canines. Just like clothes and interiors, names go in and out of fashion, and right now, Charlie is the new black when it comes to names for dogs in Christchurch. Over the past year, there were 470 registered […]
Playing the wild game: Canterbury Pet Foods
Raw pet food from wild game might be better for your pet and helps our native flora and fauna. It’s common knowledge that New Zealand’s fragile native wildlife and ecosystems are under significant threat from the overpopulation of introduced species such as deer, goats, wallabies, possums, rabbits, and hares. These animals damage forests, […]
How to be an eco-friendly pet guardian
With more Kiwis looking to reduce their impact on the planet, it was only a matter of time before we looked at the animals with which we share our lives and homes. Pets bring immense joy and companionship; however, just like us humans, they also contribute to carbon emissions, waste, and resource consumption. […]
The snuggle is real: Protecting pets in winter
Professionals at finding the cosiest spot in the house, pets seek warmth in winter to escape the cold. Inching closer to the heat source, our pets become at risk of serious but unexpected burns or injuries – and are often completely oblivious to the danger. Cases of winter-related pet injuries are not just […]
Keeping pets calm: Pet Remedy
Car travel, vet visits or being cooped up and home alone can stress our pets. Pets are removed from familiar routines when owners head on holiday, and boarding kennels, catteries, or house sitters cause anxiety levels to soar. Environmental scents can help anxious, stressed-out pets feel happier. The Pet Remedy essential oil calming […]
Wool & wag
Natural in every way – cosy, resilient, hypoallergenic, insulative – wool is an ideal material for pets. Wrap them up in a warm wool blanket or invest in what will upgrade their sleep. With these qualities, it’s no surprise many small businesses and champions of wool are creating woollen products for our furry […]
Veils and Tails
Pets are family, and fur babies like these cuties are stealing the show at weddings around Christchurch. Beloved furry friends are increasingly taking centre stage at our weddings as people design their big day around their loves and lives. So, if you’re a bride who doesn’t want to be upstaged by her pooch, […]
Canine couture
Fashion trends are ever-changing for people, and pets. From patterned jumpers to stylish bandanas, bright colours and cute patterned pieces, dress your dog off the rack and don’t look back. Bold bandana Express your pet’s personality – or your own – with fabric, such as the styles from local brand Cool Bandana (pictured). […]
Sand banned?
In hot weather, our first instinct is to take our panting pet dog to the beach for fun and games galore in the sand and sea. Yet excessive sand ingestion is becoming an increasingly occurrent, and unexpected, outcome during beach visits. Cases in Australia have caused a flurry from pet and pet insurance […]
