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WATCH: Drowning dog rescued by construction workers [VIDEO]

Tear gas
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Thieves tear gas family dog during burglary

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WATCH | Man terrorised by ‘racist dog’ in Durban [VIDEO]

Watch workers rescuing dog video
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WATCH: Drowning dog rescued by construction workers [VIDEO]

Tear gas
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Thieves tear gas family dog during burglary

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WATCH | Man terrorised by ‘racist dog’ in Durban [VIDEO]

Aussie couple plan private jet
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Aussie couple plan private jet flight for dog stranded by Covid rules

By Agence France-Presse09-12-2021 11:10

The entire process has cost so much money that Corbin has christened the dog “Million Dollar Munchkin” on social media

Astroworld dog
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Astroworld victim’s beloved dog still waiting for her to come home

By Marilynn Manuel16-11-2021 09:22

‘He is still looking for her all around the house,’ says the cousin of one of the Astroworld victims whose dog is waiting for her return.

Saving Kei: Here’s how public
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Saving Kei: Here’s how public can help hero dog shot during robbery

By Erene Roux12-10-2021 17:14

Funds are being raised for the heroic dog, Kei, who was shot in the face after attacking and chasing an intruder.

Cape Town pooch kidnapped on T
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Cape Town pooch kidnapped on Table Mountain for R500 ransom

By Erene Roux12-10-2021 10:59

A dog owner had to pay R500 ransom after her dog, Jolie, was kidnapped on Table Mountain on Saturday, 9 October.

Netcare 911
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Netcare employee accused of dumping dog to take legal action

By Corné van Zyl10-10-2021 04:58

Netcare said the employee who was accused of dumping one of her dogs on the side of the road will now take legal action against the person who falsely accused her.

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.

Katherine Heigl helps SA vet r
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Katherine Heigl helps SA vet reach global audience

By Erene Roux17-09-2021 11:21

Thanks to the Hollywood actress, Katherine Heigl, a South African veterinarian’s sterilisation campaign reached a global audience.

Dog steals cricket ball in the
Lifestyle

Dog steals cricket ball in the middle of a big match [watch]

By Erene Roux13-09-2021 15:14

Great fielding! ‘A small furry pitch invader’ stole the limelight during the women’s Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup this weekend.

Sick! Cape Town man arrested for allegedly having sex with family dog
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Sick! Cape Town man arrested for allegedly having sex with family dog

By Corné van Zyl23-08-2021 15:28

The 66-year-old man was caught in the act, allegedly having sex with the family dog. He was arrested and charged with bestiality.

dog swallows fish hook
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Dog swallowed fish hook, metal swivel and 300mm fishing line

By Natasha Bezuidenhout26-04-2021 19:15

Teddy the dog swallowed a fish hook, metal swivel and 300mm fishing line. The Yorkshire Terrier had to undergo immediate surgery.

blue dogs russia
Lifestyle

Who let the blue dogs out? Concern over toxic impact on stray dogs in Russia

By Cheryl Kahla18-02-2021 21:31

Photographs of a stray pack of bright blue dogs in Russia went viral on social media this week.

Vettel
Motorsport

Watch | Who let the dogs out? Pooch causes chaos in ‘Bark-rain’

By Garrin Lambley28-11-2020 09:15

Sebastian Vettel breaks into song over the team radio airwaves in Friday practice in Bahrain after a stray dog was spotted on the track.

Golden Retriever puppy becomes
Lifestyle

Golden Retriever puppy becomes guide for blind dog [photos]

By Erene Roux19-10-2020 11:46

A little Golden Retriever puppy recently became a guide for a blind dog in the United Kingdom.

Cape Town dog walker collared
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Cape Town dog walker collared for breaking lockdown rules

By Dan Meyer13-04-2020 18:15

It’s high up on Police Minister Bheki Cele’s list of naughties, and this Cape Town resident learnt that the hard way.

Pitbull's ears hacked off and sewed back on in Mitchell's Plain
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No possibility of pitbull being returned to those who hacked off his ears

By Andrea Chothia06-02-2020 16:11

Cooper, an adorable and loving one-year-old pitbull had his ears cruelly hacked off and then sewed back on to appear more vicious.

Cape Boerboel named ‘internati
Lifestyle

Cape Boerboel named ‘international dog of the year’

By Erene Roux23-10-2019 11:10

A total of 333 dogs from across the world competed for the title, but it was Busby Adam from Mitchells Plain who was the star of the International Boerboel Show and Expo.

Max dog queen garden party
Lifestyle

Meet the dog that was invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace

By Cheryl Kahla30-05-2019 21:23

Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal family have hosted presidents, kings and princes at Buckingham Palace. And now too therapy dog Max.

Watch: Police Dog performs CPR
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Watch: Police Dog performs CPR to ‘save’ his handler’s life [video]

By Erene Roux26-06-2018 13:11

Meet Poncho, the police dog with serious life-saving skills.

Pet friendly accommodation
Lifestyle

Pet friendly accommodation: Five great options in the Cape Town City Bowl

By Nic Andersen18-03-2018 20:44

Pet friendly accommodation in the Cape Town City Bowl? A tough task but certainly doable for those looking to get the full Cape Town experience.

Mysterious dog-like creature f
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Mysterious dog-like creature found wandering in Russian woods

By Erene Roux18-12-2017 16:20

A dog-like animal with a bear-like face was found wandering in Russian woods. The strange dog baffled people trying to figure out what type of breed it is.

Watch: Eager Border Collie pup
Lifestyle

Watch: Eager Border Collie puppy herds a flock of sheep into owner’s living room [video]

By Erene Roux08-11-2017 13:38

This Border Collie puppy named Rocky got very excited about his new duties when he led nine sheep into his owner’s living room.

pekingese shaved dog
Lifestyle

Cape Town dog owner fuming after award-winning pooch shaved without her permission

By Erene Roux03-10-2017 21:02

A woman from Cape Town is fuming after a dog hotel shaved her Pekingese’s hair without her permission.

SuzelleDIY shows us how to mak
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SuzelleDIY shows us how to make a bed, for a woman’s best friend [video]

By Erene Roux28-04-2017 09:18

Nope, not Mariaan.

Stop hugging your dogs, they a
Lifestyle

Stop hugging your dogs, they absolutely hate it

By Alexis Haden06-05-2016 09:43

No more hugs for Brakkenjan. It stresses them out.

Puppy with braces will melt yo
Lifestyle

Puppy with braces will melt your dog-loving heart

By Erene Roux07-03-2016 13:55

Now that’s a cute brace face!

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