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      Springs

      Toad

      Rescuer Carries Costs of Injured Toad’s Important Surgery

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026 1,213 0

      A ‘hop-less’ situation has turned into a hopeful one for an injured Guttural Toad called Sir Anthony Hop-kins thanks to the human heroes in his corner!   Springs, South Africa…

      A Missing Pup Named Lilly is Bringing Strangers Together Across South Africa

      A Missing Pup Named Lilly is Bringing Strangers Together Across South Africa

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque August 12, 2026 1,856 0

      A little Yorkshire terrier has been missing from her Springs home for almost seven weeks but her family is far from searching alone. Thousands are now following Lilly’s story, including…

      Serval

      Petrol Attendant Saves Serval Kitten Found Alone After Veld Fire

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026 1,165 0

      He could not collect a ‘rescuer’s fee’, but he has earned his hero badge!   South Africa (15 July 2026) – Wildlife rescues often begin with someone noticing that something…

      Photo Credit: Facebook / K9 Loki

      The Remarkable Story of How a Missing Cat Made It Home Two Years Later

      by Savanna Douglas March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 1,316 0

      The happiest story about a cat and her dad reuniting brings hope. Never give up on your missing pets… and always make sure they’re microchipped!   Gauteng, South Africa (16…

      Tian van Heerden

      Tian Has Been Found and Reunited With His Family After 15 Months of Hope

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026 3,359 0

      Not every missing persons story gets a happy ending but this one does, thanks to the power of public awareness.   Johannesburg, South Africa (27 February 2026) – Tian went…

      The Detour That Saved a Muddy Amur Falcon and Returned it to the Sky

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026 860 0

      One rescuer’s chance discovery of a muddy and fatigued Amur Falcon turned a roadside emergency into a rewarding second chance at the sky.   Springs, South Africa (25 February 2026)…

      Common Buzzard

      Rescued Common Buzzard Comes With Funny Warnings ‘Mother of Angry Dragons’

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026 608 0

      Mildred, killer of fingers…   Springs, South Africa (20 January 2026) – The team at the South African Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre doesn’t usually receive patients with warning labels written on…

      Swifts

      Kind Strangers Make Heroic Overnight Trip to Save 48 Baby Swifts

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025 1,369 0

      Late on Friday night, a desperate call came through to the South African Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Forty-eight tiny swift chicks needed urgent help.   Gauteng, South Africa (27 October 2025)…

      Vashin

      Vashin’s Childhood Memory and Big Heart Raises R20,000 to Help Animals in Need!

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 11, 2025September 11, 2025 590 0

      Inspired by a fond childhood memory, 10-year-old Vashin turned his passion for animals into an extraordinary act of compassion to help the Springs SPCA.   Springs, South Africa (11 September…

      Vehicle

      SA Comes Together to Secure a Victory for Wildlife as SAWRC’s Lifesaver Vehicle Arrives!

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024 609 0

      One thing Mzansi will do is come together for a great cause! Thanks to generous donations, the South African Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was able to purchase a reliable vehicle to…

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