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What are bodega cats? Learn why New York’s shop cats are trending worldwide and what South Africans can learn from them.
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Bodega cats: the New York shop cats winning hearts worldwide

In the busy streets of New York City, where taxis move fast and shops stay open late, a quieter presence has become...

ByMay 4, 2026
Italy allows paid leave for sick pets. Here’s how the policy works and why it matters for pet owners worldwide.
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Italy Now Gives Paid Leave to Care for Sick Pets

Italy has become the first country to formally recognise pets as family in the workplace, allowing employees to take paid leave to care...

ByApril 21, 2026
Join the Paws on the Promenade dog walk in Cape Town this April and support animal care in Khayelitsha.
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300 paws set to walk the Sea Point Promenade for a cause

Dog lovers and their four-legged companions will take to the coast for a feel-good fundraiser in support of animal care. The eighth annual...

ByApril 1, 2026
Estate planning for pets in South Africa covers care, costs and legal options to ensure long-term wellbeing.
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Estate planning for pets

By Ester Ochse, Product Head, FNB Integrated Advice Planning for your pets forms part of responsible estate planning. It ensures they receive proper...

ByMarch 20, 2026
African wild dogs are recovering in the Waterberg through conservation partnerships, offering hope for one of Africa’s most endangered species.
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Africa’s endangered wild dogs gain ground

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), one of the continent’s most endangered carnivores, are showing encouraging recovery in parts of the Waterberg Biosphere. With...

ByMarch 18, 2026

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