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Huxley has made a remarkable recovery after arriving at TEARS Animal Rescue with severe demodectic mange.
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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...

ByJune 11, 2026
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA says winter adoptions drop by 14% while rescue cases increase. The organisation is urging families to consider adopting a pet.
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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...

ByJune 9, 2026
Join the Paws on the Promenade dog walk in Cape Town this April and support animal care in Khayelitsha.
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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...

ByApril 1, 2026
Parked cars can reach 50°C within minutes. Learn the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what to do if you see a dog trapped in a hot car.
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Hot Cars Kill Dogs: Know the Risks

Every summer, SPCA Inspectors respond to urgent calls about dogs trapped inside parked vehicles at shopping centres and beachfronts. Many owners believe they...

ByFebruary 18, 2026
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