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Meet Nala

Breed: Nova Scotian Duck Tolling Retriever

Barking from: Queenstown

What's up dog?

Nala is trained to track human scent underneath the snow. She would be deployed in the event of an avalanche to help find missing or buried humans and can search 1hectare in 30 minutes. The same space would take 20 foot searchs 4 hours to search! Statistics show that 90% of avalanche victims are still alive at the 15minute mark, which is why nalas job is so important because speed is key to survival! Nala works at Cardrona Alpine Resort and is one of three pups that help to educate mountain users of avalanche danger and snow safety! Nalas expertise reach far and wide in our community and range from simply putting a smile on peoples faces to being someones only hope in there moment of need.

2024 NZ People's Choice Award

We believe that no dog should be left behind.


Every dog that enters is eligible for the 2024 People's Choice Award. The winner of the 2024 NZ People's Choice will be decided by you, the people!


This year, we wanted to give the aroha back to our communities.


Every year, our campaign is supported and celebrated by a variety of incredible charities across Aotearoa, all of whom mahi tirelessly to make a positive impact for dogs in their respected communities.


This year, the winner of the 2024 People Choice's Award will have the value of their doggy prize pack matched and donated to a charity of their choosing.


In addition, every voter will have the opportunity to donate towards one of the 3 incredbile mental health charities or dog organisations.

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