Animal welfare
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...
NSPCA Charity Golf Day Returns After 10 Years to Raise Funds for Animal Welfare
After a decade-long break, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is bringing back its official Charity Golf Day, giving golfers and businesses the...
Bid on Reimagined Art to Support TEARS Animal Rescue
Art lovers and animal lovers are invited to an evening of creativity, compassion and fundraising when TEARS Animal Rescue hosts its annual rePAWposed...
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...
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...
TEARS at 27: The Animal Rescue Organisation Changing Lives Across the Deep South
For more than two decades, TEARS has transformed the lives of thousands of animals and the communities that care for them. What began...
