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Dogs waiting for adoption at TEARS Animal Rescue in Cape Town.
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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...

ByJuly 14, 2026
Seun, a rescue dog from Cape Town, finds a loving home after months of waiting at the Animal Welfare Society of SA.
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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...

ByMarch 19, 2026
When animals are handed over privately, there is no screening. No checks. No guarantees.
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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....

ByJanuary 23, 2026