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NSPCA: “Maiming is illegal and cruel to dogs”

Fireworks, firework season, Diwali, Deepavali, Guy Fawkes, dogs, cats, safety, animal safety, pet safety, PETA, fur friends, fur babies, SPCA
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5 tips to keep your pets safe and sound during firework season

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‘Depraved’: Man sentenced for having SEX with pet DOG – and filming it

NSPCA
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NSPCA: “Maiming is illegal and cruel to dogs”

Fireworks, firework season, Diwali, Deepavali, Guy Fawkes, dogs, cats, safety, animal safety, pet safety, PETA, fur friends, fur babies, SPCA
News

5 tips to keep your pets safe and sound during firework season

Man sex dog
News

‘Depraved’: Man sentenced for having SEX with pet DOG – and filming it

dogs sex RUSA man
KwaZulu-Natal

Assistance sought in locating Phoenix man engaging in sex with dogs

By Nokwanda Ncwane25-04-2022 18:19

RUSA provided proof of ads shared by the Phoenix man (who is believed to be engaging in sex with dogs) on several sites.

Lions
Environment

Six lions from Ukraine arrive at shelters in Spain and Belgium

By AFP11-03-2022 15:43

Six lions that evacuated from Ukraine and sent to Poland have arrived at animal shelters in Belgium and Spain.

Rio dog SPCA
News

LOOK: Cape dog seeks veterinary help on his own

By Nokwanda Ncwane02-02-2022 15:39

Staff at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA were left stunned after a dog visited the animal welfare hospital on his own.

Giraffe
Environment

Giraffe deaths spark probe in Brazil with 15 confiscated from Rio zoo

By AFP28-01-2022 14:06

Following the death of three giraffes, Brazilian authorities have confiscated another 15 from a zoo in Rio with allegations of mistreatment.

Iran pets
Lifestyle

Iranian animal lovers decry plan to ban pets

By AFP13-12-2021 13:23

According to the proposed Iranian law, the practice of humans living under one-roof with pets is a ‘destructive social problem.’

Woolworths
Lifestyle

Woolworths takes turkey off Christmas menu amid shock bird abuse claims

By Erene Roux16-11-2021 15:29

Woolworths will not stock any turkey this Christmas after horrific claims of abuse on turkey farms have been thrust in the spotlight.

Massimo's
Lifestyle

Pizzeria helps animals find homes with ‘adopt me’ flyers in takeaways

By Marilynn Manuel10-11-2021 17:04

Massimo’s in Hout Bay is not only the home of the best pizza in Africa, but is now also helping animals find their forever home.

Dutch judge blocks dolphin tra
Environment

Dutch judge blocks dolphin transfer to China

By Agence France-Presse10-11-2021 11:32

On Tuesday a judge granted an interim order to freeze the dolphin export until the case against the Dutch government had been decided

WATCH: Leopard escapes with a
Environment

WATCH: Leopard escapes with a lion cub in rare wildlife sighting

By Erene Roux09-11-2021 12:03

In what is described as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime sighting’, a leopard escapes with a three-week-old lion cub in Tanzania.

Pets and fireworks: Loud firec
Lifestyle

Pets and fireworks: Loud firecracker leaves dog impaled on a fence

By Erene Roux05-11-2021 11:31

The Animal Welfare Society of SA is calling on the public to refrain from any form of celebration that involves fireworks – especially crackers that terrify animals.

Top tips: How to help your pet
Lifestyle

Top tips: How to help your pets cope with fireworks

By Erene Roux04-11-2021 13:11

Anyone with an animal is requested to be responsible as many pets sustain life-threatening injuries while trying to escape from firework noise.

This is when you can legally s
Lifestyle

This is when you can legally set off fireworks in eThekwini

By Erene Roux04-11-2021 11:45

Those who violate the eThekwini Municipality’s by-laws regarding fireworks could be liable for a fine of R2 500.

Elephants Kruger National Park
News

Elephants trample suspected poacher to death in Kruger National Park

By Siseko Gwegwe22-10-2021 14:32

A suspected poacher has been trampled to death in the Kruger National Park. His body was discovered after an anonymous tip-off.

Elephant knocks down a massive
Lifestyle

Elephant knocks down a massive tree in the Kruger [watch]

By Erene Roux14-10-2021 13:51

You’ve got to love nature! An elephant was caught on camera knocking down a massive tree in the Kruger National Park.

Cheetahs return to Mozambique’
Environment

Cheetahs return to Mozambique’s Maputo Special Reserve after 60 years

By Erene Roux13-10-2021 15:32

Four cheetahs will soon grace the wildlife-rich plains of Maputo Special Reserve in southern Mozambique for the first time since the 1960s.

Big cat uproar: Lephalale farm
Lifestyle

Big cat uproar: Lephalale farmers on paw patrol after lions escape [watch]

By Erene Roux04-10-2021 15:08

Predators on the prowl: Authorities are still looking for two lions who escaped from a private game farm near Lephalale in Limpopo.

Gutsy gran sticks it to a leop
Lifestyle

Gutsy gran sticks it to a leopard, survives big cat attack [watch]

By Erene Roux04-10-2021 11:35

Footage of a 55-year-old woman fending off a leopard with a walking stick as it sneaked into her backyard, has gone viral.

She’s all ears! Coonhound pup
Lifestyle

She’s all ears! Coonhound pup breaks record with ‘longest ears’ [photos]

By Erene Roux28-09-2021 11:26

A dog in the United States broke the record for the longest ears on a dog – with each ear measuring an impressive 34cm.

animal cruelty livestock theft
News

Animal cruelty fury: Stolen livestock forced into bakkie

By The South African26-09-2021 13:30

A case of animal cruelty and livestock theft has angered residents in a North West town. Thankfully, police intervened.

animal testing
Lifestyle

Humane and historic: EU lawmakers seek end to experiments on animals

By AFP16-09-2021 15:34

Efforts to stop using animals for scientific research is gaining momentum in Europe as the European Union are finding better alternatives.

#FreeKiska: ‘World’s loneliest
Lifestyle

#FreeKiska: ‘World’s loneliest’ Orca appears to bang her head against tank

By Erene Roux15-09-2021 10:51

Kiska the orca was captured almost 40 years ago off the coast of Iceland and is currently living alone in Marineland.

Funny snaps from this year’s C
Lifestyle

Funny snaps from this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

By Erene Roux03-09-2021 13:09

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back to show a lighter side to the animal world. Which one do you think will take the win?

AWS DOGS MANENBERG CAT KILLER
News

Manenberg cat killer: Seized dogs ‘acquitted’ and given new ‘leash’ on life

By Storm Simpson28-08-2021 09:39

“All along these poor dogs had no idea that their behaviour towards cats was inappropriate and dangerous because their learning was based on strong associations spurred on and instructed by cruel human beings.”

Stitch shelter dog birthday party
Entertainment

#FridayFeelGood: Shelter dog gets paw-some 12th birthday party [photos]

By Marilynn Manuel27-08-2021 17:03

Stitch spent her entire life in a rescue home and was finally adopted by a lady who celebrated her life with a ‘paw-fect’ birthday party!

Meet Nobomvu, the latest logge
Environment

Meet Nobomvu, the latest loggerhead to be rescued from a ghost fishing net [photos]

By Erene Roux22-08-2021 12:50

A 50kg female loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by the Two Oceans Aquarium after she was found entangled in a ghost fishing net.

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