Humans can make a powerful difference in cats’ lives by working for change at the local level. Start in your community! Build the movement by raising awareness about the cats of Cape Town and beyond! We look at the issues facing cats and what is going on at Cape Town cat shelters and local feline institutions.
Something’s up with your cat. Most days she’s meowing by the food bowl a good hour before supper time, but for the second day running, she’s hardly touched her dinner. Could she be sick? You recall the last vet visit. How it broke your heart to see her cowering and trembling in her carrier;...
Ever wonder why a cat’s tongue feels like sandpaper? Of course you have! Who hasn’t, right? For anyone who is still in the dark on the matter, listen up and learn....
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. ...
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,...
It’s been one of those days when everything that could go wrong, did. You feel drained, defeated, and your self-confidence is close to zero. But as you arrive home, you’re greeted by your faithful cat – visibly overjoyed to welcome you. Soon, the stress you felt has become a distant memory....
This Mandela Day, TEARS Animal Rescue is on a mission to raise funds to purchase 13 tonnes of pet food – that’s 6 tonnes for cats and 7 tonnes for dogs – to sustain the TEARS Feed Hungry Pets Programme for the next 6 months....
TEARS, an animal rescue non-profit organisation (NPO) in Cape Town, needs donations to support its Feed Hungry Pets Programme, which helps families who are struggling to feed their beloved pets. This unique programme provides supplemental feeding to assist families in low-income communities meet their responsibilities. It ensures that pets receive sufficient food and can remain...
Turkey has made remarkable strides in caring for stray cats by establishing dedicated sanctuaries that offer safe, enriching environments. Istanbul, the vibrant Turkish metropolis, is renowned for its significant population of feral cats, locally known as sokak kedisi or “street cat”....
This World Veterinary Day, on Saturday 26 April, we celebrate the humans who work tirelessly to protect the health and wellbeing of our cats and other pets: vets. The 2025 World Vet Day theme, Animal health takes a team, recognises the collaborative effort behind every healthy pet, and at the heart of is your vet...
