The festive season is meant to be filled with warmth and connection, but for many dogs in Soshanguve, it brought abandonment and fear. What followed was a powerful reminder of…
Four men clung to their boat at the edge of a dam wall. One wrong move could have ended everything. The right ones brought them home. Vaal River, South…
A bright pink buoy on a Port Alfred beach helped turn Christmas morning from tragedy to relief… and became the latest chapter in a programme that has already saved 231…
A feel-good story about a man being saved by dolphins is making waves online again… 21 years later. Global (27 December 2025) – A story from two decades ago…
Her scars tell the story of what she endured. Her pup tells the story of what she overcame. Paige’s journey is a story of hope for South African wildlife. …
While many were unwrapping gifts, Robert Irwin was helping protect something priceless… South Africa’s wildlife, alongside its first all-female anti-poaching unit. South Africa (25 December 2025) – There’s something…
After years of heartbreak and waiting, Buster, Oscar and Titan are finally home… and it all started with a rap campaign that turned the older pups into headline acts. …
Human-wildlife conflict is rarely simple. In northern KwaZulu-Natal, it threatened the survival of a vulnerable elephant herd until collaboration opened the door to a lasting solution. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…
Suzelle DIY has always been about doing things yourself, but at SANCCOB, she discovered how powerful it can be to do things together. Western Cape, South Africa (22 December…
Santa Cause for Paws did an incredible thing. The volunteer-run group have raised R1 139 500 in sponsorships for 216 animal welfare organisations this year! South Africa (21 December…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
