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.
From Rescue to Royalty: The Rabbits Who Changed a Life
For Stefan van der Westhuizen, the journey into the world of rabbits began with love and grew into something far greater than...
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...
Why live rabbits should not be given as Easter gifts
By Kaylin-Lee Eveleigh of Hop Haven Giving live rabbits as Easter gifts might seem like a joyful tradition, but it has become a...
Rescueversary: Tiger brothers thrive at LIONSROCK sanctuary
LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary, operated by global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, is celebrating the six-year Rescueversary of tiger brothers Shevar and Sharukh....
A long road to love: Seun’s story
By Venecia Valentine For months, Seun waited. At just three years old, the crossbreed spent day after day watching other dogs leave for...
Shandor Larenty Calls on South Africans to Reclaim Their Role in Conservation
South Africa’s wildlife heritage ranks among the richest in the world. From lions and rhinos to giraffes and elephants, the country’s biodiversity supports...
South Africa at a Conservation Crossroads on World Wildlife Day
As the world marks World Wildlife Day on 3 March, South Africa stands at a defining moment in conservation. Home to some of...
FOUR PAWS Mobilises Communities to Report Big Cat Exploitation
Ahead of World Wildlife Day on 03 March, FOUR PAWS is calling on South Africans to take action against the exploitation of big...
FOUR PAWS Welcomes Mpumalanga’s Move to End Captive Lion Breeding
FOUR PAWS has welcomed the announcement by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency that the province will no longer allow captive lion breeding,...
BarkingMad South Africa launches national shelter standards initiative
BarkingMad South Africa has announced a national initiative to develop the country’s first sector-led minimum standards for companion animal shelters. The project addresses...
