Adoption & Rescue
A Rescue Story of Hope and Healing
Shannon-Lee Beukes, Adoptions Manager at Animal Welfare Society of South Africa I started working at the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa...
Share love this Valentine’s Day with a big-hearted gift from FOUR PAWS
Skip the usual chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day. Choose a gift with meaning, purpose and impact by symbolically adopting a rescued big...
When You Can No Longer Care for Your Pet: Making a Difficult Decision with Compassion
Across South Africa, rising living costs are forcing many households to make painful financial choices. Families are balancing school fees, transport, food and...
Adopting from the SPCA: What to Expect and Why It Matters
We often hear people say they are “buying” or “getting” a pet from the SPCA. We gently correct this, not to be pedantic,...
Why “free to a good home” puts animals at risk
“Free to good home” posts appear daily on community groups, social media and online classifieds. They often come with emotional reasons. Moving house....
Small Mammals as Pets
Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, mice, and rats – only for committed families By Four Paws The term ‘small mammals’ refers to small animals,...
