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Clever pooch named Pepper catches the bus after getting lost in a park!

Watch these amazing animal rescue missions
Lifestyle

WATCH: Extraordinary animal rescue missions unlike you’ve ever seen

valentine dogs
Lifestyle

No Valentine? No Problem! These shelter dogs are ready to make your day

pepper bus
Lifestyle

Clever pooch named Pepper catches the bus after getting lost in a park!

Watch these amazing animal rescue missions
Lifestyle

WATCH: Extraordinary animal rescue missions unlike you’ve ever seen

valentine dogs
Lifestyle

No Valentine? No Problem! These shelter dogs are ready to make your day

Fur babies
Lifestyle

5 Ways to enjoy/ celebrate the holidays with your Fur Family!

By Pauline Torongo23-12-2021 14:33

Fur Babies need a Woooosah, a destress and want nothing more than to spend EVERY MOMENT with you! Well maybe the cats not so much! #sorrynotsorry

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Lifestyle

Sweet send-off kisses: Vet’s goodbye dog treat goes viral

By Denika Herbst10-12-2021 18:28

‘No dog should go to heaven without tasting chocolate’: It is never easy when you have to put your pet to sleep, but this vet is making it a little sweeter.

Olive dog feeding routine
Lifestyle

Dog goes viral for hilarious reaction to new feeding routine [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel25-11-2021 15:56

Olive the dog has crept into over 5 million hearts after she was caught on camera complaining about her new feeding routine. Have a look…

What’s Gone Viral: Dog crashes
Lifestyle

What’s Gone Viral: Dog crashes golf cart into his owner’s truck

By Erene Roux15-11-2021 18:05

A 10-year-old dog named Titan drove a golf cart into his owner’s truck and simply walked away as if nothing happened.

Santa Paws: South African cani
Lifestyle

Santa Paws: South African canines sled on sandy beaches

By Agence France-Presse14-11-2021 21:38

“At this time of year people would be looking out for reindeers pulling a sleigh through the sky [..]” except South Africa has Santa Paws!

Dog TV
Lifestyle

DogTV hits the screens to help destress man’s four-legged friends!

By Marilynn Manuel11-11-2021 11:41

Wondering how to keep your dog entertained? Wonder no more as DogTV is dedicated specifically to keeping the calm and relaxed.

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.

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.

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Lifestyle

New lease on life: Community rally together to save dog hit by car

By Marilynn Manuel27-10-2021 19:54

A dog named Buddy was left to die on the side of a road after getting hit by car until caring community members came to his rescue, paying for all his hospital bills!

That’s ruff! South Africa is h
Lifestyle

That’s ruff! South Africa is home to the ‘world’s naughtiest dogs’

By Erene Roux25-10-2021 12:33

A new study uncovered where the naughtiest and best-behaved dogs can be found by analysing hashtags on Instagram.

Pitbull attack
News

Pitbull attack: Dog attacks its own family in KZN

By The South African16-10-2021 13:36

This Pitbull attack came about after the dog turned on its own family in KZN. A 11-year-old child was one of the victims.

Saving Kei: Here’s how public
Lifestyle

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
Lifestyle

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.

Meet the young boy who encoura
Lifestyle

Meet the young boy who encourages pets to get sterilised in Philippi

By Erene Roux05-10-2021 11:04

A South African Youth Ambassador encourages owners of dogs and cats from the Philippi community to sterilise their pets.

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.

dog livin room
Lifestyle

‘Soft life’ goals: Man creates ‘pawfect’ living room for his dogs [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel23-09-2021 15:03

Ben Mazer must be the world’s best dog dad ever! The ER doctor created a mini living room for his four-legged friends and the net loves it. Take a look…

Katherine Heigl helps SA vet r
Lifestyle

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.

Who let the digital dogs out?
Lifestyle

Who let the digital dogs out? Pet influencers get their bark on

By AFP15-09-2021 18:40

White terriers Sasha and Piper and their ‘Lomodoggies’ Instagram account are leading pet influencing on social media in Singapore.

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.

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News

Rabies: No further cases detected in the Western Cape following 900 vaccinations

By Andrea Chothia31-08-2021 11:46

The Western Cape Government says no further cases of rabies have been reported following last week’s announcement that there were two cases in Khayelitsha.

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!

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.

Watch: Sushi rescue
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Watch: Sushi, the Labrador rescued from drainpipe after being trapped for hours

By Corné van Zyl01-08-2021 09:00

A 14-year-old Labrador was rescued from a drainpipe after being trapped it in for about nine hours. This dramatic rescue happened in Joburg.

Watch: Missing dog returns hom
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Watch: Missing dog returns home by ringing the doorbell

By Thabo Baloyi04-07-2021 09:00

The dog Rajah apparently fled his home after being spooked by a nearby fireworks display, but eventually came back home

SAPS K9 member Duke
News

SAPS K9 member Duke safely home after he was shot in the line of duty

By Corné van Zyl22-06-2021 07:00

It was confirmed on Monday that SAPS K9 member Duke who was shot in the head during a police shootout last week has returned home.

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