pet ownership

A veterinarian examining a senior dog during a routine health check.
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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...

South African dog owners may still face legal liability after dog attacks despite displaying warning signs on their property.
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Why “Beware of the Dog” signs won’t protect you legally

“Beware of the Dog” signs appear on gates and walls across South Africa, often giving homeowners a sense of protection if something goes...

A Pretoria High Court ruling highlights how South African law treats pets as property in divorce disputes, not as family members.
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But who keeps our pets?

By Shani van Niekerk, Head of Family Law, CPL Department, Adams & Adams In a deeply emotional dispute that stretched close to two...

How pets fit into estate and sectional title living in South Africa, with guidance on welfare, nuisance issues and responsible ownership.
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Living Together: Pets and Community Life in South Africa

As estate living, townhouses and sectional title developments continue to expand across South Africa, questions around pets in shared spaces are becoming more...