Animals

This Eco-Friendly, Bio-Based “Fur” is Reducing Leopard Killings in South Africa!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 6, 2023 1,096 0

Panthera and ECOPEL have united to create sustainable “Heritage Furs,” replacing real leopard furs in southern Africa’s cultural and religious ceremonies, reducing leopard killings and promoting conservation efforts.   Johannesburg,…

Animal Shelter Sent Out Plea for Water so the Community Opened Their Taps

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023 431 0

The Animal Welfare Society of PE was visited by the local fire station who helped top up their water tanks after maintenance left them without water for the animals.  …

EWT Innovate Mobile Medical Response Unit to Save Poisoned Vultures

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 5, 2023October 29, 2024 638 0

The EWT Birds of Prey Programme have designed and successfully used the Vulture Ambulance, saving eight vultures found at a mass poisoning site in June.   South Africa (05 July…

Good Samaritan Rescues Distressed Kitten from Perilous Heights… Barefoot!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 5, 2023July 14, 2023 894 0

Trainee Inspector Lindo Mbele fearlessly climbs a towering tree barefoot to rescue a distressed kitten, showcasing his heroic dedication to animal welfare.   Cape Town, South Africa (05 July 2023)…

Charity Shop Auctions Off Stunning Wedding Dress to Help Animals

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 5, 2023January 21, 2025 740 0

SAINTS has its stunning donated designer wedding dress back up for auction to help raise funds for animal welfare sterilisation programmes.   Northriding, South Africa (05 July 2023) – The…

A Dog-Love-Dog World! Superwoof is Raising R67 000 for Shelter Dogs

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 3, 2023 647 0

Lending a paw for Nelson Mandela Day, SUPERWOOF doggo daycare has tails wagging with an R67 000 fund-raising goal to help shelter dogs. All you need to help? R67—less than…

Free State Polar Plunge Challenge Put Participants to the Test for Charity

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 3, 2023July 9, 2025 820 0

Brave swimmers took the plunge into icy Free State waters this weekend in the hopes of raising funds for animal welfare in the province.   Free State, South Africa (03…

Schalk Bezuidenhout And The Magic Of Adopting A Rescue Dog

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 3, 2023 1,146 0

Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout shares his heartfelt adoption journey and advocates for shelter dogs, highlighting the joy and love they bring while encouraging others to consider adoption.   Western Cape, South…

Man Gave Trolley a Roof so He Could Transport His Injured Pup to Vet

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 30, 2023 768 0

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic shared Ayanda and Mercy’s story, showing what real love and animal care looks like. After Mercy was injured, Ayanda made a plan with a trolley to…

Animal Welfare in Cape Needs Help with Tumble Dryer to Get Through Wet Winter

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 29, 2023June 29, 2023 327 0

The Animal Anti-Cruelty League in Cape Town has sent out a plea for a secondhand tumble dryer as the Western Cape winter is leaving them with many wet blankets.  …