Organisations and people across South Africa banded together to bring leopards, lions, jaguars and tigers to safety after fires ripped through Stanford. Cape Town, South Africa (12 January 2026)…
After 30 years of healing injured, ill and vulnerable animals in a makeshift space, the walls of permanent, safe and dignified consultation rooms have finally gone up for Mdzananda Animal…
Kollie’s rescue exposed a gap that many families living in the Cape Winelands township of De Doorns live with every day – no access to vet care. Sidewalk’s response is…
The Dunoon fire has left homes destroyed, families displaced, and pet owners forced to say very hard goodbyes in the hope that their furry companions will find stability, safety, and…
A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants. Overberg, South Africa (12 January 2026) – Clearing water-guzzling and soil-damaging alien invasive…
The Mossel Bay SPCA and animal welfare teams have been walking through smoke, ash and heartbreak, searching for survivors and helping families caught in the path of runaway fires across…
Just a week ago, a tiny springbok calf was hours away from dying. Today, she’s bouncing around like a bokkie should. Velddrif, Western Cape (09 January 2026) – Late…
The wooden walkway leading to the crown jewel of Hogsback is damaged beyond repair. It requires rebuilding. The community is leading the charge in making that happen. Eastern Cape,…
They spend their lives teaching the community about compassion for all creatures, but this holiday season, the dedicated Edu-Paw team was dealt a devastating blow. Amanzimtoti, South Africa (09…
Trail cameras in the Karkloof have captured something we never get to see! KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (09 January 2026) – Talk about a lucky catch! A trail camera caught…
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