The tails we’re proudest of.

A torn knee ligament had Max limping off the beach for good. Twelve weeks after surgery he’s back to stealing frisbees at Kite Beach.

Cleo had stopped eating her favourite food. A quiet dental day later, she’s demanding breakfast at 6 a.m. again — much to her owner’s dismay.

An overgrown beak and a dull mood turned out to be a simple diet fix. Rio is talking again — mostly back-chat, according to the family.

Rabbit teeth never stop growing. A routine trim under gentle sedation, and Biscuit was back to demolishing carrots by dinner.

A late-night swallowed hair-tie became a 2 a.m. emergency. Out by surgery, home by breakfast, and back to causing trouble by the weekend.

Rocky snored louder than his owner and tired in minutes. A corrective airway procedure later, his first proper run left everyone in happy tears.