Meet Maverick

People's Choice Finalist

Meet Maverick

Breed: Papillon

Barking from: Hamilton

What's up dog?

Maverick is amazing, as always . Over the last year he's held his own with his condition, microvascular dysplasia and he's fighting fit .

He celebrated his 7th birthday this year and isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Maverick is amazing with unwell and injured people , especially children. He loves special needs kids most ! But my favourite thing he's done over the last year is help my mother who has dementia remember her world outside the walls of the care facility as we bring her home for lunch weekly. He adores her and makes her happy , gets her mind working and sits beside her in her wheelchair each visit .

Also he has come to detect when I am getting a migraine and alerts me by laying across my head at night so I know to take medicine.

He's more than a dog and a companion. He's a clever doctor dog , nurse dog and my absolute best friend

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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