Animal welfare
Should Rabbits Live Indoors or Outdoors? FOUR PAWS Weighs In
When it comes to keeping rabbits at home, the conversation is more complex than many people realise. According to Fiona Miles, Director of...
Mdzananda Launches Campaign to Sterilise 1 000 Pets in Khayelitsha
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha has launched a major sterilisation campaign aimed at reducing the number of unwanted puppies and...
June Is Adopt a Cat Month and TEARS Has the Perfect Feline Match Waiting
June is Adopt a Cat Month, making it the perfect time to open your home to a feline companion. If you’ve been considering...
Take Your Dog to Work Day: How to Make It a Positive Experience for Your Pet
As South Africans prepare to celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day on 26 June 2026, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is...
TEARS Launches New WhatsApp Vet Shop for Cape Town Pet Owners
TEARS Animal Rescue has officially launched its new WhatsApp Vet Shop, giving pet owners across Cape Town an easy way to shop for...
National Microchipping Month: The Tiny Chip That Could Bring Your Pet Home
Every June, National Microchipping Month reminds pet owners of one simple step that could make all the difference if a beloved pet ever...
How Dancers Love Dogs raised R9 million for animal welfare
What started with the rescue of a severely emaciated puppy has grown into one of South Africa’s most impactful animal welfare fundraising initiatives....
Vet Caitlin Venniker shares the stories behind her memoir Unleashed
South African veterinarian and award-winning writer Caitlin Venniker is pulling back the curtain on life in veterinary medicine with the release of her...
From severe mange to a forever home: Huxley’s remarkable rescue story
When Huxley arrived at TEARS Animal Rescue in February, staff were confronted with one of the worst cases of mange they had ever...
Winter Adoption Slump Puts Pressure on Cape SPCA as Animal Rescues Rise
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is urging animal lovers to consider adoption this winter as a seasonal drop in adoptions coincides with...
