Month: May 2026
SPCA inspectors rescue abused dogs before saving schoolboy on Cape Town highway
What began as a routine animal welfare operation for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA quickly turned into an extraordinary day of rescue,...
FOUR PAWS launches 67 Kennels of Hope campaign for Mandela Day
As Mandela Day approaches on 18 July, FOUR PAWS South Africa is calling on South Africans to help improve the lives of dogs...
How to support your cat’s “cattitude” at mealtime
Anyone who shares a home with a cat knows feeding time is rarely simple. Some cats demand dinner loudly. Others quietly inspect the...
Fake Vet Arrested in Mitchells Plain After SPCA Raid
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed a major breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving an alleged fake veterinarian operating from a...
World Bee Day 2026: Fun facts about the tiny workers feeding the planet
Every year on 20 May, the word pauses to thank one of its smallest but hardest working residents… the bee! The year’s theme,...
Why “Beware of the Dog” signs won’t protect you legally
“Beware of the Dog” signs appear on gates and walls across South Africa, often giving homeowners a sense of protection if something goes...
TEARS urgently needs foster homes after storm damage
TEARS Animal Rescue is urgently appealing for foster parents and adopters after recent storm damage left several of its kennels unusable. The Cape...
Cape Town Storm: Inside the Massive Animal Rescue Effort
Cape Town has just endured a fierce two-day weather system that left a trail of destruction in its wake. While human relief efforts...
How to keep your pet birds warm and healthy this winter
Winter has officially arrived in South Africa, bringing icy mornings, cold evenings and sudden weather changes that affect more than just people. While...
Cape Town storm devastates animal welfare hospital as urgent appeal launched
A powerful storm sweeping across Cape Town has caused severe damage to the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, flooding hospital facilities and...
