More and more Southern elephant seals are finding their way to Cape Town’s shores, far from their usual Antarctic homes, to rest and shed their coats – a vulnerable but…
Dobby, aged between one and two years, has spent most of his life on the streets, encountering unkind humans. Just a few months after finding loving foster parents, he is…
Jabulani the elephant’s story kickstarted the HERD elephant orphanage and all the happy endings for ellies that followed. Rescued at around four months old decades ago, today he is a…
Thanks to the delicate care of the Kloof community and wildlife veterinary experts, a tiny, injured grey mongoose was treated of its wounds and nursed back to health before being…
In the heart of underserved communities like Vrygrond and Masiphumelele, where financial hardship often extends to the furry members of families, TEARS Animal Rescue’s mobile clinics are a beacon of…
Skabenga adopted The Oyster Box Hotel many years ago, turning his life into a rag-to-riches story filled with opulence and love; he passed away yesterday at the age of 19….
A bake-off is on the menu for Knysna’s animal-loving community! Those who’ve just been looking for an excuse to bake and decorate something fabulous (or help out as a taste-tester)…
The Empangeni community witnessed a heartwarming display of animal welfare as the SPCA’s Rabies Drive successfully vaccinated and cared for 200 dogs and cats. Empangeni, South Africa (12 March…
When tiny Chelsea the Chihuahua went missing, her family feared the worst but what happened next was a remarkable show of community kindness, proving that even the smallest lives can…
The Pangolarium is set to be a safe space for pangolins removed from the illegal wildlife trade in the Limpopo province; here, the species will be rehabilitated and released into…
Where mind meets heart
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
