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dog food
lifestyle

Doggone it! Disappearance of well-known dry dog food range poses a risk to SA pets

Crocodile
Lifestyle

Crocodile tears for cuddles: Meet man who sleeps with predator pet

Gogo Maweni's pets
Celeb News

Haibo! Gogo Maweni’s pets, from snakes to owls [watch]

dog food
Food & Wine

Doggone it! Disappearance of well-known dry dog food range poses a risk to SA pets

Crocodile
Lifestyle

Crocodile tears for cuddles: Meet man who sleeps with predator pet

Gogo Maweni's pets
Celeb News

Haibo! Gogo Maweni’s pets, from snakes to owls [watch]

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
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.

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.

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.

dog buddy kind community
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
Lifestyle

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.

cape town Rabies Western Cape
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!

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.

Tamaryn Green's 'baby' has gone blind
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
News

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

‘Fairy tails’ come true: Netfl
Soapies

‘Fairy tails’ come true: Netflix show finds forever homes for SA shelter dogs

By Erene Roux22-06-2021 09:42

The 13-part South African series ‘A Dog for Life’ will see the show’s ‘ideator’ match shelter dogs with their forever homes around Cape Town.

Puppy NikNaks
Lifestyle

Heartbroken heroes: Kids in desperate search for ‘NikNaks puppy’ that stole hearts

By Andrea Chothia04-06-2021 16:35

A touching story whereby two girls sought medical help for their puppy in exchange for their packet of NikNaks, has been marred by an alleged case of dog theft.

Retired K9 dog’s hilarious rea
Lifestyle

Retired K9 dog’s hilarious reaction to word ‘cocaine’ goes viral [video]

By Erene Roux30-04-2021 11:48

Once a police dog, always a police dog: A video of a retired K9 dog’s hilarious reaction to the word ‘cocaine’ has gone viral with more than 2 million views.

Cape Town pet cats dogs
Offbeat

Cape Town pets, beware: Some cats and dogs may face ‘stay at home’ rule

By Tom Head26-04-2021 19:37

Under draft legislation, the City of Cape Town is aiming to clampdown on badly-behaved pets – and a rise in strays across the metro.

Whiskey: South Africans cannot
Lifestyle

Whiskey: South Africans cannot get enough of the dog clinging to its owner

By Erene Roux20-04-2021 12:53

Hundreds of South Africans made donations for Whiskey, the ‘clinging dog’ whose photo went viral earlier in April.

Queen Elizabeth turns to her ‘
Celeb News

Queen Elizabeth turns to her ‘furry friends’ for emotional support [photos]

By Erene Roux19-04-2021 13:33

Royal sources suggest that the Queen will be leaning on her two new dogs for emotional support after Prince Philip’s death.

Boksburg dog rescue:  Staffie
Lifestyle

Boksburg dog rescue: Staffie rescuing drowning pup will make your day [watch]

By Erene Roux15-04-2021 11:59

Astonishing CCTV footage showing a staffie rescuing her four-legged friend from drowning has gone viral.

Canine cuisine: Every dog shou
Food & Wine

Canine cuisine: Every dog should have its dinner date, says SA food critic

By Erene Roux10-04-2021 10:30

Anna Trapido believes that more restaurants with outdoor seating space should embrace pet-friendly dining in South Africa.

ugly cat cute baby bean
Lifestyle

Woman adopts ‘ugly’ cat overlooked at shelter – See the adorable photos here

By Cheryl Kahla31-03-2021 14:19

“I saw her photo and fell in love the second I saw her”.

Barking mad: Hefty fine for do
Lifestyle

Barking mad: Hefty fine for dog owners if pooch barks for six minutes

By Erene Roux31-03-2021 12:33

Is your neighbour’s dog driving you mad? The R20 000 fine dog owners face if their pet barks for six minutes, was thrust into the spotlight again when a Facebook group posted a reminder of the stipulations of the law.

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