Dogs
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...
Dog vomiting: When to monitor at home and when to see a vet immediately
Every dog owner has experienced it. Your dog suddenly vomits, then looks at you as if nothing happened and heads straight for the...
The best dog-friendly walking trails in and around KZN
By Charis Torrance We all need that walk that actually lowers the blood pressure – for you and your dog. Not a hot...
The Best Hiking Trails for Dogs in Johannesburg
Johannesburg dogs might not have beaches, but they do have some beautiful parks, koppies and nature trails to explore. Hiking is a great...
Take Your Dog to Work Day: How to Make It a Positive Experience for Your Pet
As South Africans prepare to celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day on 26 June 2026, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is...
Winter Stiffness in Pets: Is Your Dog or Cat Slowing Down This Winter?
As temperatures drop across South Africa, many pet owners begin noticing subtle changes in their pets. Dogs may seem slower on walks, hesitate...
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...
SAPS Patrol Dog Floppy Found Dead After Mdantsane Police Operation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the death of police patrol dog Floppy, who went missing during an armed robbery investigation...
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....
From Drain Rescue to Forever Home: Ponzo’s Incredible Journey
By Shannon-Lee Beukes, adoptions manager at Animal Welfare Society of South Africa Five years ago, when I started working at the Animal Welfare...
