Most mornings after watching league, Grant Wallace heads out the door with a leash.
The 74-year-old West Aucklander - a top-rank rugby league referee many moons ago - wasn't allowed a dog growing up. The closest thing he had was a movie-star pup named Kelly.
In his mid-30s, he finally got to have his first pooch - her name - Also Kelly.
Years later, and for over a decade now, Grant's made himself well-acquainted with a kennel-load of local pups.
When Hadyn Jones caught up with him one morning, he was taking Tess for a walk... then it was Bella and Parker's turn... followed by a visit with Parker's brother Nix, and finally, a mosey around with Molly.
"I get so much pleasure out of seeing them enjoy themselves," he said with a grin.
Everyone on the street has gotten to know Grant, and parents of fur babies know how much he loves dogs - and what their love means to him.
"Their loyalty" is why he spends time with them, he said, "their love, their loyalty."
Watch the full story of Grant and his furry mates in the video above.
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