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Trail Blazing with Ryan and Thandi

How amazing would it be to wake up on another continent, looking up at a sky speckled with stars that are unfamiliar to you? Stretching and yawning, while drinking your coffee, and amazed at the opportunity to be where you are. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Well, this is the upside of being an ultra-trail runner, there’s always a new adventure waiting. Then the hard work starts!  From here, you

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Recipes (November / December 2025)

6 Crown Cuisines to Elevate your dining experience with dishes fit for the throne Regal Kale Caesar Salad Ingredients:1 bunch curly kale, tough stems removed5 ml extra virgin olive oilSea salt, to taste150 g chopped romaine lettuce60 ml Healthy Caesar Dressing or Vegan Caesar Dressing100 ml croutonsShaved Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan, to tasteOptional: roasted chickpeasOptional: 1 avocado, diced Instructions: Prepare the kale:Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces and place

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Ask The Vet – Dr. Travis Gray

Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at TAH Rosmead in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a cat-lover, and proud cat-dad to two rescues named Natsu and Falcon. In a world filled with conflicting veterinary information, Pet Prints has given me a chance to try and make sense of some of the muddle. So, if you have anything you want to ask, send it

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PETS NEED A Break too!

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, Brian Berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. THE BALI COTTAGE Paws and Waves: A Pet-Friendly Hermanus Retreat Hermanus may be crowned the whale-watching capital of the world, but for pet owners, this coastal gem offers something equally precious: genuine freedom for four-legged family members. Nestled in

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Fascinating Flamingo Facts

Flamingos belong to the bird family known as Phoenicopteridae, which includes all six recognized species. There are six main species of flamingos found across the world, each adapted to different habitats and climates. These birds are classified under the genera Phoenicopterus, Phoeniconaias, and Phoenicoparrus. Flamingos live on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, thriving in regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. They prefer habitats with shallow, salty, or

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From RUFF to Radiant

By Jenni Davies A glossy mane, supple skin, shiny eyes, sparkling smiles… SA’s next top model? Guess again. Whether your pet has long, luscious locks or looks like a Karoo tumbleweed, healthy skin and fur are the goal of every pet owner. And they’re key to overall healthcare. Dull fur, dryness, itchy skin, and lacklustre noses aren’t just about looks, they leave our pets feeling far from their fabulous selves

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The Regal Life of Dogs Because Every Pup Deserves a Crown (Who definitely lives to serve Her Majesty… the dog)

BY TRACY MCQUARRIE Let’s be honest, dogs are royalty. Always have been. Always will be. From the moment they strut into our lives with that confident “I own this couch now” attitude, they remind us of their noble heritage. Some wore jewelled collars in royal courts; others herded sheep with the precision of a general. But make no mistake, every dog carries the bloodline of greatness. Think about it. Every

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NOT Without My Dog: Because Every Loyal Companion Deserves Their Throne

BY TRACY MCQUARRIE They say a dog’s love is loyal, unwavering, the stuff of legends. Cats, too, have held royal courts on windowsills for centuries, quietly ruling our hearts with a twitch of the tail. And yet, across South Africa, thousands of these “royal” family members are being forced from their castles, not because their families don’t love them, but because of outdated rules written by people who’ve forgotten what

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THE ROYAL TREATMENT: Fit for a King, Tailored for Your Pet

Every pet deserves care that feels a little royal. Veterinary physiotherapy might sound like a luxury, but in truth, it’s one of the most practical and effective ways to keep animals comfortable, active, and pain-free. Like a tailor fitting a bespoke garment, a physiotherapist designs each treatment plan to match the unique needs of every animal — ensuring the perfect fit for lifelong movement, comfort, and wellbeing. Physiotherapy isn’t reserved

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Top Tips for how to make your pet feel like Royalty

By Bryony Van Niekerk I am pretty sure I am preaching to the choir here. If you are reading Pet Prints then chances are your pets are living a life of luxury. And if we are really being honest, our pets already think they are royalty. The cat who sits on the counter staring you down until you fill their (already full) bowl? Royalty. The handbag sized dog who takes

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Ryno Mulder – Paws, Palettes & Perfection

Credits: Photography by: Emma O’Brian | Words by: Marise burger | Hair: Andile Sajinidressed: Pink coat from Hollywood costumes | pink vest from Cotton On | jeans from Zara | Silver jacket from Hollywood costumes | white vest from Mr Price | jeans from Zara | Pink and lime cape from Diaan Daniels couture | multicolor knit and jeans from Zara | pink sneakers from Goddess Cafe Linden | Retouching:

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PETS NEED A Break too!

BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, Brian Berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued

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Fascinating Flamingo Facts

Flamingos belong to the bird family known as Phoenicopteridae, which includes all six recognized species. There are six main species of flamingos found across the

Read More »

From RUFF to Radiant

By Jenni Davies A glossy mane, supple skin, shiny eyes, sparkling smiles… SA’s next top model? Guess again. Whether your pet has long, luscious locks

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Fur-Friendly Finds

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town Image credit: The Farm Village THE FOODBARN One of the standout features of The Foodbarn is how warmly

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Fascinating Dung Beetle Facts

Dung beetles are part of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea. Most species fall within the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, which are part of the scarab beetle family,

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THE KUSA CONUNDRUM

By Jenni Davies From scruffy scrappy-doos to glossy champions, dogs come in all shapes and sizes – and we adore them all. But, behind the

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Bringing Balance Back

By Jenni Davies One minute, your dog is winning at being World’s Best Couch Potato. The next – kaboom! – thunder in the distance, and

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