Pet Refuge is a first of its kind charitable trust in Aotearoa – and an extremely worthwhile one – established to take in pets of people seeking to escape domestic abuse.
One of the very, very few positives to come out of the pandemic was the breathing space it afforded Mother Nature to replenish, with pollution levels dropping dramatically during lockdowns and animals returning to spaces they had long since deserted or were too afraid to venture to because of the presence of human beings.
From the undeniable bond between us to the dogs that look like us, our relationship with canines has existed for millennia in one form or another.
It’s a scary thought for us pet parents. At this point there is no evidence to show Covid-19 can be transmitted by our pets. However, the virus can stay on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to 3 - 4 days, so it can theoretically remain on your pet's coat.
