Teaching a cat commands may seem challenging, but with consistent patience and gentle persistence, it becomes achievable. Although it requires time and dedication, your cat can learn to give a paw, stand, or jump on command, strengthening your bond and enhancing your mutual understanding....
On 18 July, Mandela Day, TEARS Animal Rescue got to work, sterilizing and where needed vaccinating 67 animals and feeding even more pets with its Feed Hungry Pets Initiative thanks to the fantastic donations received from the public. ...
Even long-time feline owners might not realize that their cats fall asleep on their left side, a curious pattern uncovered by scientists studying the sleep behaviors of domestic pets. Through their research, the wise men identified this intriguing tendency and traced its origins to neurological factors rooted in the brain....
If you’ve got a soft spot for both cats and craft brews, make your way to Bodega on Wale Street or Ganesh in Observatory in Cape Town to enjoy Sourpuss Organic Apple Cider on tap....
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, in partnership with Royal Canin, a global leader in pet nutrition, has officially opened Gauteng’s first internationally accredited Cat-Friendly Clinic. Located within the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH), this purpose-designed facility is the first in the province to be certified by International Cat Care (iCatCare), setting a...
Why do cats love boxes so much? Why would they rather sleep surrounded by cardboard instead of on a fluffy new cat cave? It turns out that this is a common preference among felines. ...
TEARS Animal Rescue is well into their Mandela Day 6’n’7 campaign to raise 13 tonnes of food for the dogs and cats in their Feed Hungry Pets Programme. TEARS believes that no pet should go hungry, and this programme subsidises pet food so that families struggling financially are able to feed their pets and keep them...
July 10th marks International Kitten Day, the ideal occasion to celebrate those tiny bundles of fur, endless energy, and unconditional love. While most humans all adore kittens, there’s more to these miniature felines than meets the eye. In honor of Kitten Day, let’s delve into some lesser-known facts about kittens and, in doing so,...
Have you caught a glimpse of the legendary bronze leopard of Hout Bay while cruising along the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak Drive? If not, you’re missing out on a fine piece of feline art and a must-see cat tourist attraction in Cape Town!...
Cape Town has a couple of cafés where cats are the order of the day. Since the opening of Cat Heaven, South Africa’s first rescue cat café in Somerset West, feline enthusiasts have been captivated by cat inspired eateries....
