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Dogs who were in prison

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A very few lucky prisoners in New Zealand are training puppies to be mobility assistance dogs.

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Dog killed 14 weka – a nationally endangered sub-species

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Dogs versus endangered birds. Guess who wins!

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Elvis hears for his owner

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If you’re deaf a ‘hearing dog’ may be just what you need. It offers companionship, more independence and a useful service.

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Free to enjoy the companionship of dogs?

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There’s hope that some of New Zealand’s more restrictive laws and policies on dogs may be relaxed.

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Petition for a better deal for dogs in Wellington, New Zealand

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As Wellington City Council decides on the Dog Policy for the next few years, there’s a petition for improved status for dogs.

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How should we deal with cruelty to animals?

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Are harsher sentences the way to reduce cruelty to animals?

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Justice, not revenge

A woman who survived a horrific attack by a pack of dogs rises above the tragedy.

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Beware poisonous plants in your garden

Some popular garden plants can be poisonous to dogs. Keep an eye on what your dog is eating out there.

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How do we stop dogs barking?

When or why should a dog have its bark silenced?

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When dogs attack; and what to do about it

Dogs can attack us (and our own dogs); we should exercise reasonable caution, as in other areas of our lives.

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Should we kill dogs by breed?

Is profiling dogs by suspected breed a sensible precaution or just plain wrong?

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Tough guys should fight their own battles

Dog fighting is proving hard to eradicate. So-called tough guys should fight their own battles and not force dogs to do their fighting for them.

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