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Heaven on Earth: TikTok video of Baxter’s last meal goes viral [watch]

Petshop Science
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Petshop Science: Shoprite Group opens online pet store

pets
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74% of pet owners reported better mental health from pet ownership

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Heaven on Earth: TikTok video of Baxter’s last meal goes viral [watch]

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Petshop Science: Shoprite Group opens online pet store

pets
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74% of pet owners reported better mental health from pet ownership

Platinum Jubilee
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Queen’s pet passions to steal the limelight at Jubilee parade

By Agence France-Presse22-05-2022 12:35

Corgi dogs, horses and swans will stare their roles in a historic warehouse on 6 June during Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee parade

HEAT: If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it's too hot for your pets!
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HEAT: If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it’s too hot for your pets!

By Corné van Zyl20-04-2022 11:01

The SPCA has warned pet owners of precautionary measures to ensure their animals are safe, as scorching temperatures are expected.

HEAT: If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it's too hot for your pets!
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If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it’s too hot for your pets!

By Corné van Zyl04-04-2022 09:18

The SPCA has warned pet owners of precautionary measures to ensure their animals are safe, when scorching temperatures are expected.

Ukraine pets
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‘We couldn’t leave them behind’: Ukraine refugees flee with pets

By AFP11-03-2022 09:19

Refugees fleeing Ukraine are not leaving their pets behind as dogs and cats form part of a large contingency of animals going to Poland.

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

By Mariette van Niekerk07-03-2022 11:13

You’ve got to see these amazing animal rescues to believe it. Luckily both animals are unharmed and returned to their owners.

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Best Toys and Spoils for your Fur Baby!

By Pauline Torongo04-03-2022 14:15

We look at the OG of toys, and the hidden spoils you did not know you needed in your bag of treats for your Fur Baby!

HEAT: If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it's too hot for your pets!
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HEATWAVE: If a surface is too hot for your barefoot, it’s too hot for your pets!

By Corné van Zyl22-01-2022 08:32

The SPCA has warned pet owners of precautionary measures to ensure their animals are safe, as scorching temperatures are expected.

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Ricky Gervais calls Pope Francis ‘stupid’ over his recent comments

By BANG Showbiz13-01-2022 14:52

Ricky Gervais has branded Pope Francis’ comments as ‘stupid’ after the head of the Catholic Church hit out at people for not having children.

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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

A Domestic December – It’s not a month, it’s a lifestyle!
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A Domestic December – It’s not a month, it’s a lifestyle!

By Matjele Mogwera13-12-2021 15:03

PETport, Your GO – TO – GUIDE for all your December Pet TRAVELS!

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.’

What’s Gone Viral: Dog crashes
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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.

Pets and fireworks: Loud firec
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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.

Charlize Theron advocates for animal adoption
Celeb News

#AdoptDontShop: Charlize Theron takes the lead on pet adoptions

By Megan van den Heever28-10-2021 19:23

SA-born actress Charlize Theron is advocating adopting an animal when looking for a pet to give a forever home to.

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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.

Cat’s out of the bag: It’s sur
Lifestyle

Cat’s out of the bag: It’s surprisingly easy to own a pet tiger in Gauteng

By Erene Roux06-10-2021 16:28

Getting your own pet tiger is surprisingly easy – especially in Gauteng. Turns out, getting your own pet tiger all comes down to paperwork.

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.

Neighbourhood watch: Footage o
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Neighbourhood watch: Footage of SA’s own ‘Tiger Kings’ surfaces

By Erene Roux01-10-2021 17:27

TikTok videos of a Boksburg couple’s ‘pet’ tigers – who have made headlines after it was discovered that they live right next to a children’s daycare – have surfaced on the internet.

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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.

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Entertainment

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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!

pets
Lifestyle

This vet wants you to know one thing before putting your pet down

By Naledi de Wee27-08-2021 16:23

Putting your pet down is an emotional moment. A KwaZulu-Natal vet shares how pet owners can support their furry ones when the time comes.

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Celeb News

‘Heartbreaking’: Support pours in as Tamaryn Green’s ‘baby’ goes blind

By Marilynn Manuel29-07-2021 12:43

Former Miss SA Tamaryn Green has shared that her ‘baby’ Oreo has gone permanently blind. Many South Africans have shared comforting words.

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

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