James and Steve from DARG are being hailed heroes for hiking the Llandudno Ravine to help a dog in distress, carrying it all the way back down again. Llandudno,…
Dr Kathleen Davis is being hailed a hero for her efforts in helping a cow that had a tin over its hoof, painfully cutting into its leg. Gquberha, South…
After 10 years, Slinky, the lost cat, has returned home, thanks to his microchip and his family having the same number all these years later. Randburg, South Africa (04…
Xolani Lawo has a pretty unique talent. He has a way with penguins so special, it’s earned him the title of the Penguin Whisperer. But, his mission is about a…
Susan Webb came to the aid of an exhausted Egyptian Geese family, with help the geese were rounded up and released at a local dam. Johannesburg, South Africa (03…
The Hawks’ arrest of a U.S. rhino activist highlights South Africa’s unwavering commitment to combating wildlife crime and championing conservation efforts. Limpopo, South Africa (30 December 2023) – The…
“Nobomvu symbolises much of human abuse of the ocean, but her unbelievable resilience also symbolises hope. Certainly, it is worth every effort to help the Loggerhead Turtle species. These are…
“We won’t give up until we’re sure that no animal in need of help has been left behind,” says the SPCA’s Wildlife Cadet Inspector Bryan Arendse. Western Cape, South…
Wildlife veterinarians such as Dr Marais, as well as the teams of para-veterinary professionals they work with, play a pivotal role in helping protect the world’s biodiversity. Besides treating animals…
A tiny Khayelitsha puppy named “Trouble” has become a local hero after fearlessly defending his family from gangsters. Western Cape, South Africa (18 December 2023) – A four-month-old puppy…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
