Featured
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.
Living Together: Pets and Community Life in South Africa
As estate living, townhouses and sectional title developments continue to expand across South Africa, questions around pets in shared spaces are becoming...
Cruelty for Clicks: Understanding Animal Abuse on Social Media
The rapid growth of social media platforms in South Africa has changed how people consume and share content. While these platforms support education...
First-Time Bird Owner? The PetPals Basics You Actually Need
Bringing a pet bird home is exciting, but birds are not low-effort pets. They are intelligent, social, and highly sensitive to their environment....
Spring into pet protection
As you enjoy the fresh spring air, give your pet the gift of parasite protection. A little effort goes a long way in...
From rescue to runway – Collars that change lives
We are seeing the ongoing rise of pet humanisation, elevating our furry companions from functional property or fond companions to full-blown, much-loved family...
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....
Vet bills add up fast. Is pet insurance worth it?
When it comes to our furry friends, we’d do almost anything to keep them happy and healthy. But vet bills can be daunting....
