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.
FOUR PAWS launches 67 Kennels of Hope campaign for Mandela Day
As Mandela Day approaches on 18 July, FOUR PAWS South Africa is calling on South Africans to help improve the lives of...
TEARS urgently needs foster homes after storm damage
TEARS Animal Rescue is urgently appealing for foster parents and adopters after recent storm damage left several of its kennels unusable. The Cape...
Cape Town Storm: Inside the Massive Animal Rescue Effort
Cape Town has just endured a fierce two-day weather system that left a trail of destruction in its wake. While human relief efforts...
Lace Up for a Cause: Sea Point Run Supports Stray Animals This Winter
As winter sets in, conditions become tougher for stray dogs and cats trying to survive on the streets. A community run in Sea...
Sadie: A rescue dog’s journey from abandonment to a new life
Sadie’s story begins with pain, but it does not stay there. When the young crossbreed arrived at the Animal Welfare Society of South...
Mdzananda’s 30-Year Gala Dinner Set to Draw Cape Town Supporters
A milestone like this is not only about celebration. It is about recognising what has been built over time. Mdzananda Animal Clinic will...
Seven Dogs Escape Truck Bound for Meat Trade and Walk 17km Home
Seven pet dogs in China have gone viral after escaping a truck reportedly bound for the illegal meat trade and walking 17 kilometres...
From Fear to Forever: Achmat and Gizmo’s Love Story
In Cape Town, where long hospital shifts meet mountain views, one unexpected moment changed everything for Achmat Mohamed. What started as a simple...
Lost Pets, Happy Endings: Why Microchipping Matters in South Africa
Microchipping pets in South Africa is the most effective way to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners. During National Pet ID...
The Rescue Expo: Johannesburg’s Ultimate Animal Welfare Event
Pet adoption events in Johannesburg offer a unique chance to meet rescue animals and support local organisations in a vibrant, community setting. The...
