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NZ Post is poised to issue a series of commemoratives to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Harry Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, a Kiwi classic children's story. Can you guess which character is Sox's favourite?

Every dog is different and so too each owner's financial situation. In this post, I share my reasons for choosing pet insurance.

It's Valentine's Day and so, in my column for February, I discuss love and our dogs - and the research which shows that our love has a biological and evolutionary basis.

The quote of the month comes from Stanley Coren, a professor of psychology and writer about the intelligence and mental abilities of dogs

Spot was a very special dog. I didn't 'own' him, but I loved him as if he was my own. Spot passed away two weeks ago after a short and sudden illness. This is his story.

A new research grant given to Colorado State University will fund a pilot study aims to measure the Allostatic Load (AL) of dogs, which is understood as the ‘wear and tear’ on the body due to chronic or frequent stressors. Labradors, both pets and working dogs, will be used in the study.

In this blog post, I share my tips on how to save money for your dog's care without sacrificing quality.

The quote of the month for the New Year is a good one from a senior dog's point of view

Today is the anniversary of Izzy's passing. In this post, I share my thoughts and a poem about pet loss.

In the December/January issue of NZ Dog World, I visit the Maui Humane Society and discuss their Beach Buddies programme, plus volunteering when you are on holiday.