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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.

Huxley has made a remarkable recovery after arriving at TEARS Animal Rescue with severe demodectic mange.
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From severe mange to a forever home: Huxley’s remarkable rescue story

When Huxley arrived at TEARS Animal Rescue in February, staff were confronted with one of the worst cases of mange they had...

A journalist shares how an unlikely bond with a rescue Jack Russell taught lessons about trust, love and sobriety that changed her life.
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How My Dog Succeeded Where AA Couldn’t

By Vivienne Vermaak, journalist, philosopher, and public speaker As a journalist and TV presenter, I have climbed Kilimanjaro. I have arm-wrestled Maasai warriors,...

Smart packing and proper safety measures help make family road trips more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Family Road Trips: Smart Packing and Safety Tips for Long Weekend Travel

Long weekends offer the perfect excuse for a family road trip. With cooler weather, quieter roads and the chance to escape the daily...

Cold weather can increase the risk of arthritis, respiratory infections and other health issues in pets during winter.
FeaturedPet Health

Keep Your Furry Friends Healthy This Winter Season

As the chilly weather creeps in, we often focus on protecting ourselves from seasonal illnesses and forget that our furry friends can be...

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA says winter adoptions drop by 14% while rescue cases increase. The organisation is urging families to consider adopting a pet.
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Winter Adoption Slump Puts Pressure on Cape SPCA as Animal Rescues Rise

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is urging animal lovers to consider adoption this winter as a seasonal drop in adoptions coincides with...

Rescued from a flooded drain and battling parvovirus and ehrlichiosis, Ponzo defied the odds to become the Animal Welfare Society's mascot and a beloved family pet.
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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...

Thinking about feeding your dog a raw meat diet? Experts explain the benefits, risks and how to do it safely.
DogsFeaturedNutrition & Treats

Raw Meat Diet for Dogs: Is It Healthier or Just Another Pet Food Trend?

As more South Africans embrace natural, organic and minimally processed foods, many are extending the same philosophy to their pets. One trend gaining...

Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy offers advanced K9 training, PSIRA-accredited dog handler courses, and canine research programmes near Pretoria.
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Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy leads specialised K9 training in South Africa

Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy has built a strong reputation as one of South Africa’s leading scientifically based K9 training and dog handler academies. Based...

From dry skin and matted fur to cracked paws, here are the most important winter grooming tips for dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Winter grooming mistakes pet owners make when temperatures drop

As winter settles across South Africa, pet owners often focus on jerseys, blankets and warmer sleeping spots. But colder weather also brings a...

Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors rescued abused dogs in Dunoon before helping a schoolboy in medical distress on the M5.
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SPCA inspectors rescue abused dogs before saving schoolboy on Cape Town highway

What began as a routine animal welfare operation for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA quickly turned into an extraordinary day of rescue,...