Heartwarming

Brandon’s Birthday Run Raises Funds for Children’s Running Shoes!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 18, 2025May 16, 2025 157 0

Brandon Gill recently celebrated his 27th birthday in a huge way, running for 27 hours (STRAIGHT) to raise funds for underprivileged children’s running shoes. 145kms, Brandon survived and surpassed his…

Basil the Elder Partial Pug Finds His Forever Retirement Home

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025 284 0

Basil the partial pug has waited the whole year for his forever, retirement home. In fact, he was the SPCA Springs longest resident! Now, he doesn’t need to dream about…

The Parrot Who Took the ‘Jungle’ in Jungle Gym a Little Too Literally 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025 143 0

One African Grey Parrot took the ‘jungle’ in jungle gym literally when it decided to join the children at play.   Mossel Bay, South Africa (14 May 2025) — Animals…

These Mini Kennel Makeovers Made Us Smile 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 14, 2025May 13, 2025 99 0

How adorable are these mini kennel makeovers? The SPCA Rustenburg was recently treated to some cartoon creativity that we just loved.   Rustenburg, South Africa (14 May 2025) — As…

Bangles, The Big Apple and an Unbreakable Bond

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 1, 2025April 30, 2025 237 0

A special order of bangles on their way to New York City from Hillcrest travel tethered to a unique story!   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (01 May 2025) — A striking…

Golden Oldies Ouma and Ounooi Go Home At Last, Together

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 179 0

Two golden oldies, Ouma and Ounooi, found their forever home after years in the shelter. The senior dogs can at last enjoy their sunset years in a home of their…

Watch: Rescued Donkey Hugs Human in Heartwarming Moment

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025 1,092 0

A rescued donkey named Luke got his full fix of cuddles recently in a heartwarming moment captured on camera.   Ruimsig, South Africa (03 April 2025) — A rescued donkey…

Thousands of Easter Eggs Collected for Vulnerable Children Once Again!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025 218 0

12,000 Easter Eggs have been collected for vulnerable children thanks to community Easter Bunnies in no shortage of kindness. This means that thousands of children will get to enjoy a…

Cheddar and His Beloved Car Guard Reunite!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025 507 0

A dog named Cheddar narrowly escaped an unhappy fate. Instead, he was reunited with his car guard owner, to the joy of the duo.   Knysna, South Africa (25 March…

How Chancy’s Kindness Saved a Birthday From Disaster!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 24, 2025January 25, 2025 333 0

Years later, and Romy still proudly shares the story of how a stranger named Chancy saved her birthday from sure disaster. After Romy left her purse atop her car and…