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Explore our top-tier selection of standout articles and essential reads from across the magazine. Whether you’re catching up on the latest trends, seeking our most popular guides, or looking for special editor highlights, you’ll find plenty of must-read content here. From breaking pet news to our most comprehensive care manuals, these featured stories are sure to keep you informed and entertained.

A pet sitter spending time with a dog and cat in a family home.
FeaturedNews

How to Find the Right Pet Sitter Before Your Next Holiday

The winter school holidays are in full swing, with many families heading away for a well-earned break. While some pet owners are...

A veterinarian examining a senior dog during a routine health check.
Adoption & RescueFeatured

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...

FeaturedPet Accessories

The dos and don’ts of pet gear thrifting

Your dog doesn’t care if their harness was R1 200 or R120 *unlike your teen. But you should care that its safe. Thrifting...

TEARS veterinary staff caring for a rescued dog during a community outreach programme in Cape Town.
Adoption & RescueFeatured

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...

Older dog resting on a warm bed during winter with arthritis.
FeaturedPet Health

Winter arthritis: How to help pets stay comfortable during the colder months

By Sr Chené Van Heereen (BVetNurs) at Valley Farm Animal Hospital Why does it seem that our older cats and dogs struggle more...

A rescued rabbit exploring an enriched indoor and outdoor environment.
FeaturedPet HealthPocket Pets

Should Rabbits Live Indoors or Outdoors? FOUR PAWS Weighs In

When it comes to keeping rabbits at home, the conversation is more complex than many people realise. According to Fiona Miles, Director of...

A veterinarian preparing a dog for sterilisation at Mdzananda Animal Clinic.
FeaturedPet Health

Mdzananda Launches Campaign to Sterilise 1 000 Pets in Khayelitsha

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha has launched a major sterilisation campaign aimed at reducing the number of unwanted puppies and...

A veterinarian grooming a happy dog during a health check.
FeaturedGrooming & Hygiene

The Real Power of Pet Grooming: Why It’s About More Than Looking Good

By Dr Carra Walter, owner of Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal Regular grooming does far more than keep pets looking clean and tidy. According...

Photographer Trevor Samson photographing a dog and owner during a pet portrait session.
FeaturedNews

How Trevor Samson Is Preserving the Bond Between Pets and Their People

For Cape Town photographer Trevor Samson, photography and animals have always gone hand in hand. “I grew up always having animals around from...

Rescue cats Theodore, Zuko, Kohanna and Valya available for adoption through TEARS Animal Rescue.
Adoption & RescueCatsFeatured

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...