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Six years after rescue, tiger brothers Shevar and Sharukh are thriving at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.
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Rescueversary: Tiger brothers thrive at LIONSROCK sanctuary

LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, operated by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, is celebrating the six-year Rescueversary of tiger brothers Shevar and...

Seun, a rescue dog from Cape Town, finds a loving home after months of waiting at the Animal Welfare Society of SA.
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A long road to love: Seun’s story

By Venecia Valentine For months, Seun waited. At just three years old, the crossbreed spent day after day watching other dogs leave for...

Conservation expert Shandor Larenty urges South Africans to take an active role in protecting wildlife and ecosystems.
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Shandor Larenty Calls on South Africans to Reclaim Their Role in Conservation

South Africa’s wildlife heritage ranks among the richest in the world. From lions and rhinos to giraffes and elephants, the country’s biodiversity supports...

On World Wildlife Day, conservationist Shandor Larenty outlines South Africa’s science-led approach to wildlife management and public responsibility.
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South Africa at a Conservation Crossroads on World Wildlife Day

As the world marks World Wildlife Day on 3 March, South Africa stands at a defining moment in conservation. Home to some of...

FOUR PAWS urges South Africans to report captive breeding and big cat exploitation ahead of World Wildlife Day.
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FOUR PAWS Mobilises Communities to Report Big Cat Exploitation

Ahead of World Wildlife Day on 03 March, FOUR PAWS is calling on South Africans to take action against the exploitation of big...

FOUR PAWS welcomes Mpumalanga’s decision to end captive lion breeding, supporting South Africa’s national phase-out plan.
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FOUR PAWS Welcomes Mpumalanga’s Move to End Captive Lion Breeding

FOUR PAWS has welcomed the announcement by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency that the province will no longer allow captive lion breeding,...

BarkingMad South Africa launches a national initiative to create the country’s first minimum standards for companion animal shelters.
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BarkingMad South Africa launches national shelter standards initiative

BarkingMad South Africa has announced a national initiative to develop the country’s first sector-led minimum standards for companion animal shelters. The project addresses...

Mdzananda launches Wags and Waves, monthly beach days in Cape Town giving shelter dogs social time and adoption exposure.
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Wags and Waves: Beach Days for Homeless Dogs

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has launched a new community initiative called Wags and Waves, a series of monthly beach days for...

After losing his owner, Tyson was surrendered to the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa. Today, he has found a loving new home.
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Rescue dog Tyson finds new home after loss in Cape Town

By Venecia Valentine Tyson’s world changed the day his beloved owner passed away. For years, he lived the life many dogs long for....

Following the fatal dog attack in Beacon Valley, the SPCA and City of Cape Town conducted a door-to-door outreach offering free sterilisations, education and animal welfare support.
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Beacon Valley Dog Attack: SPCA and City of Cape Town Launch Community Outreach

In the wake of the recent fatal dog attack in Beacon Valley, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, together with the City of...