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Rescued from a flooded drain and battling parvovirus and ehrlichiosis, Ponzo defied the odds to become the Animal Welfare Society's mascot and a beloved family pet.
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From Drain Rescue to Forever Home: Ponzo’s Incredible Journey

By Shannon-Lee Beukes, adoptions manager at Animal Welfare Society of South Africa Five years ago, when I started working at the Animal Welfare...

ByJune 8, 2026
Skye-Jojo relaxing at home with her owner in South Africa
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She’s Not Just a Dog: How Skye-Jojo Saved Me

By Thembekile Ntsele I adopted Skye-Jojo in June 2022. I was going through a dark season and felt an urgent need for a...

ByFebruary 12, 2026