Animals

1,000 rangers ran 21,000 km to help fellow rangers in Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 13, 2020 616 0

1000 wildlife rangers across the African continent ran 21km races for their fellow rangers to raise funds for much-needed equipment and safety gear.   Johannesburg, South Africa (13 October 2020)…

Team of SPCA inspectors step up to stop dogfighting!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 13, 2020October 13, 2020 1,528 0

The SPCA inspector’s race is in honour of every dog being forced to fight, those we have rescued and the many out there waiting for us to rescue them.  …

Fireworks season is coming, this is how to protect your animals leading up to it

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 12, 2020 1,132 0

It is almost Fireworks season and once again, people will be looking for ways to protect their beloved animals and help keep them calm.   South Africa (12 October 2020)…

Young South Africans unite on #WorldAnimalDay: “We are fighting for our legacy”

by Louzel Lombard Steyn@louzellombardOctober 8, 2020 530 0

In line with the mission of World Animal Day on 4 October, young South Africans have stepped up to raise welfare standards and conserve our collective wildlife heritage, starting in…

Johannesburg Wildlife Vet launch store to help raise funds for the animals

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 5, 2020 1,014 0

The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital recently launched its first online store which will be used to raise much-needed funds for the animals.   Johannesburg, South Africa (05 October 2020) – The…

Little boy’s love of adopting old dogs will leave you with happy tears!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 5, 2020 1,846 0

Robbie Gay is a child with a heart of gold, after losing his beloved dog, he shared a beautiful insight into why he loves adopting older dogs from the shelter….

A call to end the lockdown for animals caged and confined their whole lives!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 4, 2020 708 0

Humane Society International’s powerful new campaign video calls to end the lockdown for animals caged and confined their whole lives!   Johannesburg, South Africa (04 October 2020) – For millions of…

Unique whale behaviour sighted on the KZN South Coast

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020 1,493 0

According to Dr Stephanie Plön of Bayworld Centre for Research and Education in Port Elizabeth, much about whale behaviour is still being discovered; however, the bonding between mother and calf…

Get your bird book and binos – Dad shares 46 sightings he had in busy Jozi

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020 893 0

Barry Maitland-Stuart and his daughter spent their lockdown bird watching thanks to a fun activity book – the quality time together helped them spot 46 incredible birds too!   Johannesburg,…

Little rescued Albino Elephant celebrates her first birthday by integrating with her new herd.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 29, 2020 3,504 0

Khanyisa the albino elephant calf who was rescued from a poaching snare has made an incredible recovery and just celebrated her first birthday… this is her journey.   Hoedspruit, South…