A homeless man named Wouter carries his dog Shakira over his shoulders so her paws don’t burn on hot tar as they travel across South Africa together as best friends!…
When neighbours noticed a dog left alone for almost two months and helplessly growing thinner by the day, they threw her food over the wall. Thankfully, someone eventually raised the…
The 12-year-old animal lover enjoyed a game drive at Kragga Kamma before discovering a very special parcel hidden just for him. Gqeberha, South Africa (07 October 2026) – Nakhane…
The scary ordeal of a little kitten called Cloudy is a lesson for all pet parents who mean well but might not always know what’s safe. Thankfully, this story ends…
A tiny dormouse found itself a very big-hearted hero in nine-year-old Ivan. A local animal shelter wants to make sure that his kindness doesn’t go unnoticed! Gauteng, South Africa…
A two-month-old rhino calf was rescued just under a week ago. Her thorn-riddled feet have taken their first few steps into the sunshine. Mpumalanga, South Africa (05 October 2026)…
Huckleberry Finn is a guide dog who goes to university with his person. He’s one of the Smart Service Dogs changing lives across SA, and the next hero in our…
One of the city’s biggest celebrations of animals and animal welfare is happening on Sunday – don’t miss the parade! Cape Town, South Africa (01 October 2026) – It’s going…
A newly described iris, fish and stag beetle are among the species highlighted in the report. Twenty-five new nature reserves were declared. The riverine rabbit’s conservation status has been downlisted….
Traffic Services, Law Enforcement and an Animal Welfare Society inspector worked together to get the dog to safety. Cape Town, South Africa (01 October 2026) – A terrifying dash…
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