Despite serious rain in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Mpophomeni’s kids weren’t deterred from getting their animals to Funda Nenja for dog school or veterinary help. Mpophomeni, South Africa (16 April…
A pet is often the only consistent source of love and companionship in the life of a person experiencing homelessness. And it’s this unconditional love, which goes both ways, that…
Who would have thought that a local WhatsApp group would result in a force for animal welfare? Founded by the passionate residents of Kirstenhof, the Aid 4 Animals in Distress…
Urgh! We cannot stop smiling at a now-viral video capturing a man’s utterly random yet heartwarming encounter with a curious little “bokkie” on the golf course. Sasolburg, South Africa…
The Cape Leopard Trust celebrates the conclusion of another successful camera survey project, which highlights all the wildlife found in an area; they spotted 31 different species in Piketberg. …
Instead of receiving birthday gifts for her birthday, Catherine arrived at the Animal Anti-Cruelty League in Durban with arms overflowing with pet food to celebrate her special day with the…
Heroes with paws, part of the K9 Search and Rescue Association of South Africa, suited up and prepared for the skies, thanks to their adorable (though if the dogs ask…
Shannon Elizabeth walked away from Hollywood fame to fight for something far bigger than the big screen: the survival of endangered wildlife in Africa. Western Cape, South Africa (13…
A tragic post about Opal, a 45-year-old orangutan kept in solitary confinement, is trending again, nine years after it first broke hearts. But this time, it’s not just sadness that’s…
A wave of warm relief has washed over the Amanzimtoti SPCA this week! After months of dealing with the devastating loss and repeated vandalism of their crucial vehicle, the heartfelt…
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
