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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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Graeme Richards Family, Fur & Finding Balance

If you’ve ever watched Graeme Richards on morning TV, you’ll know he’s a man who radiates calm, even when everything around him is moving a hundred miles an hour. It’s not just the charm or the smooth delivery. It’s the way he listens, connects, and somehow still manages to be fully present in a world that never slows down. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: EMMA 0’BRIEN | WORDS BY: MARISE BURGER | Make-up

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Joyful Journeys with Angel Campey

What do you call a Golden Retriever who shares a home with four cats, loves swampy puddles, and may or may not be planning his TED Talk? Miles! Angel Campey’s gloriously goofy, mud-loving golden retriever. (lol)(I know, I know… I’m no comedian. But I do enjoy the company of those who are in this profession.) I’ve found that comedians are often some of the most intelligent and insightful people you’ll

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Brigitte Reeve-Taylor Passion Meets Purpose

Brigitte’s life has always been choreographed by rhythm, grace, and grit. For decades, she has nurtured dancers, shaped routines, and guided performers through competitions and exams. But it was one moment, on a highway in 2012, that changed her own life’s routine forever. She spotted an emaciated, abandoned dog and after a 90-minute chase, she eventually caught it. “I couldn’t leave him,” she recalls. That rescue planted the seed for

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Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris

Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris I have to admit,  when Jenny Morris agreed to be the Cover Model for this issue, I was relieved. Not only was this to be the first shoot for the year, but it would also be our debut for our live video interview stream on YouTube. Having someone like Jenny Morris to interview was a huge advantage, simply because she is such a down

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Lela 2025 Cover Model Winner

Lela 2025 Cover Model Winner

“Amid the joyous chaos of a lively household where wagging tails and chirping feathers abound, a gentle giant has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Lela, a regal rescued Great Dane, has stolen the spotlight as the winner of Pet Prints’ Cover Model competition. Her heartwarming journey from abandoned stray to cherished family member and now cover star is as awe-inspiring as it is moving.” Before “We’re a

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Chai 2024 Cover Model Winner

As you all know, our annual cover model competition is the most popular of all competitions we host during the year. To be crowned the winner is truly something to be excited about. The 2024 title has been awarded to Chai, a very charismatic cat with a story that has the very best ending. Chai’s triumph is not merely a victory for him but a celebration of the countless rescue

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Elle Franco’s Doggy dream team

In the world of social media, there are countless influencers and content creators, each with their unique niche and passion. One such individual is Elle Franco, the creative force behind the Instagram account @diywithelle. What makes Elle’s content truly stand out is her wonderful blend of DIY projects and her life with her two beloved Morkies, Jimmy and Sid. In a candid Q&A session, Elle shared her journey, insights, and

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Awe – Inspiring Arnold

A Tale of Resilience and Redemption There is nothing more inspiring than the will-power of an animal. The love they give and the forgiveness they have for humankind. While we will never know exactly what Arnold had to endure, one thing is for certain. It must have been horrible. Rescued from the side of the road by a good Samaritan, Arnold was riddled with disease and had multiple fractures. He

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Pathology + Painting with Dr Owen

Some people colour with pencils, others use paint… then there are those who have the unique talent to paint with words. I count myself lucky to know a person like this. Owen Wiese, also known as Dr Owen, is a unique human who has been the inspiration and comfort behind many women who have tried to wade their way through life. His understanding and wisdom seem to come effortlessly and

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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

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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

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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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