The worldwide frenzy surrounding Game of Thrones has resulted in a spike in dog owners wanting to shell out for huskies, including in New Zealand. "Then a year later when they're no longer cute and need quite a lot of exercise and care they no longer want them." "It's not just Game of Thrones. Husky Rescue NZ founder Michelle Attwood said she'd looked after several huskies with Game of Thrones-inspired names since the show went to air in 2011. The hit Sky TV series, which is in its sixth season, features "direwolves" who have been adopted by the children of one of the main families.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 21, 2016 11:33 UTC