Adoption & Rescue
Discover heartwarming stories and essential resources for pet adoption and animal rescue. Whether you’re considering bringing a new furry friend home, looking for ways to volunteer, or seeking advice on fostering, you’ll find plenty of inspiring information here. From spotlighting local shelters to sharing successful rescue journeys, these guides are sure to help you make a difference in an animal’s life.
Single? You don’t need a pet, but here’s why you might really want one
Living alone comes with freedom. You control the television, set your own schedule and make weekend plans without consulting anyone. The quieter...
Mdzananda sterilises 497 dogs in six weeks during Khayelitsha campaign
Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has sterilised 497 dogs in six weeks as it works towards its target of 1,000 sterilisations. The mass...
Puppy Cuddles, Giveaways and Adoptions Await at Canine & Co’s Kloof Street Grand Opening
Cape Town’s pet lovers are in for a treat on Saturday, 1 August, when TEARS Animal Rescue joins forces with Canine & Co...
Wilbur the Donkey Finds a New Life After SPCA Rescue
A heartbreaking video showing four adults riding on the back of a single donkey while he was whipped into moving faster sparked outrage...
Mandela Day 2026: Four ways to make a difference for animals in Cape Town
Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have...
Rescued canal dog Moonlight finds her forever home
More than a year after her dramatic rescue from the Liesbeek River canal, Moonlight has found the happy ending everyone hoped for. The...
New cat checklist: Everything you need before bringing your cat home
Congratulations, you’re about to be owned by a cat. Whether you’re welcoming an energetic eight-week-old kitten or an older cat with years of...
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 shelter...
TEARS Welcomes Volunteers Back for Mandela Day After Storm Damage
After months of storms and flooding, TEARS Animal Rescue is welcoming volunteers back to its premises this Mandela Day, inviting South Africans to...
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...
