In what can only be termed a Christmas miracle, the Fallen Angels Animal Shelter in Melkbosstrand outside Cape Town has discovered a ray of hope during its most challenging times....
Pet Parents Raise Over R140 000 For SPCA On Adventure-filled Day!
Hundreds of humans and their furry companions turned up for the Woefie Wandel 2024, held for the first time at the Green Point Park in Cape Town on 17 November. This annual fundraising event in support of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA drew a phenomenal turnout for a day of dog-friendly fun and...
How To Safely Catch Feral Kittens
During kitten season, it’s common to come across feral kittens, and while they are super cute, it’s important to handle them carefully to avoid stressing them out or getting hurt....
The Kiffness Drops Viral Track That Supercharges Cat Rescue Donations
South African musician The Kiffness released an upbeat and catchy song that has taken the internet by storm, all while championing a noble cause....
TEARS Animal Rescue Call For Donations Of Pre-owned Items To Cover Costs
TEARS Animal Rescue has been rescuing, treating, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless, sick, abused and injured companion animals for the last 25 years. As a level 1 B-BBEE contributor and Public Beneficiary Organisation, TEARS relies 100% on donations to remain sustainable and cover the R22M per annum it needs to deliver its welfare community services and...
Tears Announces Rescue Intake Capacity And Warns Of Pet Homelessness Crisis
TEARS Animal Rescue has announced that it can no longer accept rescue intakes as the organisation has 363 pets in its care at its Kennel and Cattery and foster care. Of those, 75% are considered adoptable while the remaining 25% are in its rehabilitation programme either convalescing from illness, injury, and/or abuse; or are too...
Tears Urges Capetonians To Vaccinate Their Cats And Dogs After Dramatic Increase In Infectious Canine Hepatitis Cases
TEARS Animal Rescue has announced an increase in laboratory confirmed cases of Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH), which results in a 95% death rate in unvaccinated animals or if they receive treatment too late. Due to the infectiousness of the disease TEARS is urging pet owners to speak to their local animal clinic regarding the risks to their pets and confirm...
International Rescue Cat Day – 2 March
International Rescue Cat Day is observed on March 2 every year. There are a lot of homeless cats on the streets just waiting for a day like this when people will come to take them off the streets and adopt them as a member of their families....
Bowling For Paws
HELP THE PAW! Make a huge difference in the lives of animals in need and have a fun-filled day of garden bowls with family and friends!...
Kitty S.O.S – April Food Drive For The Feral Cats of Cape Town
Capetonians Against Animal Abuse (CAAA) is asking for cat food donations in its April Food Drive – Kitty S.O.S. On Friday, 1 April 2022, the Cape Town charity posted a plea on Facebook, asking to urgently help with cat food donations to feed the feral cats of Cape Town during the winter season....