Cats are absolute masters at pretending everything is fine. Whether they are sunbathing on a windowsill in Camps Bay or ruling the living room from atop the couch, felines rarely show us when they’re hurting. This Animal Pain Awareness Month, global animal health company Zoetis South Africa shed light on a condition affecting thousands...
South Africa is home to an estimated 2 million household cats, according to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey. The survey found that nearly a quarter of South African households own pets....
Cat parents who feed their clowder raw food, know how sensitive the feline palate and sense of smell can be....
Calling all feline enthusiasts, cat parents, and all the cats of Helderberg basin!...
Recent estimates suggest that around 4.05 million pets in South Africa are without homes, representing nearly 22% of the total pet population. Of these, approximately 650,000 pets are in shelters, while a further 3.4 million live on the streets without consistent access to food, veterinary care, or protection, according to Humane World for Animals. It’s...
For cat fanatics and art enthusiasts alike, a truly extraordinary collection is about to hit the auction block. Sandy Lerner, the co-founder of Cisco Systems and cosmetics brand Urban Decay, is putting her decades-in-the-making collection of feline-themed art, decorative cat objects, fine feline jewelry, and rare cat books up for auction....
A fun little fact about felines: cats actually sweat through their paws, keeping their fur as fresh as a sunkissed Namaqualand daisy in spring....
Trace the transformation of cats from wild mousers to cherished Victorian pets, and you’ll discover the rise of a unique street trade: the “cat’s meat men.” Kathryn Hughes dives into the world of these wandering offal sellers—examining their eerie connection to a Jack the Ripper victim and highlighting a grand feast thrown in their...
Good news for lazy paws and dedicated humans across the Mother City: TEARS Animal Rescue has officially made pampering your pets ridiculously easy with the launch of their brand-new WhatsApp Vet Shop on 063 855 5137!...
When we think of cat tourism, our minds naturally drift to the island cats of Aoshima in Japan or the famous cats of Torre Argentina in Rome. These destinations have become pilgrimage sites for feline fanatics, places where the local culture doesn’t just tolerate cats—it celebrates them as essential, honored residents....
