Adoption & Rescue
Mandela Day 2026: Four ways to make a difference for animals in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we...
Rescued canal dog Moonlight finds her forever home
More than a year after her dramatic rescue from the Liesbeek River canal, Moonlight has found the happy ending everyone hoped for. The...
New cat checklist: Everything you need before bringing your cat home
Congratulations, you’re about to be owned by a cat. Whether you’re welcoming an energetic eight-week-old kitten or an older cat with years of...
TEARS Animal Rescue urgently seeks homes for more than 100 dogs this winter
Cape Town’s winter may have delivered less rain than expected, but TEARS Animal Rescue is facing a different kind of overflow. The shelter...
TEARS Welcomes Volunteers Back for Mandela Day After Storm Damage
After months of storms and flooding, TEARS Animal Rescue is welcoming volunteers back to its premises this Mandela Day, inviting South Africans to...
The true cost of owning a pet: Why planning ahead matters
Bringing home a puppy or kitten is one of life’s most exciting moments. Their playful personalities and endless energy quickly make them part...
TEARS at 27: The Animal Rescue Organisation Changing Lives Across the Deep South
For more than two decades, TEARS has transformed the lives of thousands of animals and the communities that care for them. What began...
June Is Adopt a Cat Month and TEARS Has the Perfect Feline Match Waiting
June is Adopt a Cat Month, making it the perfect time to open your home to a feline companion. If you’ve been considering...
Rescue Dog Finds Purpose as Therapy Pet at Homeless Shelter
After spending two years waiting for a family to choose him, a rescue dog named Bandit has finally found his forever home and...
How Dancers Love Dogs raised R9 million for animal welfare
What started with the rescue of a severely emaciated puppy has grown into one of South Africa’s most impactful animal welfare fundraising initiatives....
