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Dog Safety

Following the fatal dog attack in Beacon Valley, the SPCA and City of Cape Town conducted a door-to-door outreach offering free sterilisations, education and animal welfare support.
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Beacon Valley Dog Attack: SPCA and City of Cape Town Launch Community Outreach

In the wake of the recent fatal dog attack in Beacon Valley, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, together with the City of...

ByFebruary 18, 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