Ben Paris (aka Batman) is no superhero. While he’s spearheaded the Finding Franklin Bats initiative, he can’t ensure the survival of pekapeka on his...
While the government seeks to reform dog control legislation, Franklin Times reader Lois Hudson believes they must take dog owners into account.
She writes:
The government's recent...
When people say they love chicken, they usually mean dinner, but to Jessica Hoskins, they are a wonderful bird.
Jessica Hoskins and her husband, Bradley,...
Love is in the air for unwanted dogs this Valentine's Day, with a new initiative by Auckland Council.
Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre manager Carly...
Auckland Council's first-ever in-house dog desexing clinic is beginning to show positive results after 475 desexing procedures in under five months.
The council said 229...
Schools around Franklin braved downpours and strong winds (with finally some sunshine thrown in) in September, as they celebrated their country roots with agriculture...
A Franklin-based vet has developed new more sustainable, recycled plastic shoulder-length examination gloves, which are now available nationwide.
Jennifer Stone was recently named one of...
By Dr Jennifer Stone, BVSc (Dist.) BSc
Poisoning by tannins and volatile phenols from oak trees is relatively common. Ingestion of
acorns is the most...
Dog owners are being warned to make sure their pets have been vaccinated as a parvovirus outbreak spreads across the country.
The New Zealand Veterinary...
The country’s first dog adoption and education centre is set to open in Pukekohe next weekend.
The Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre aims to offer...
