During June 2017, a horrific fire ripped through the Garden Route destroying over 1000 homes, claiming 7 lives and wiping out around 18 000 hectares of forest and fynbos. As the smoke cleared and aid began flooding in for people, pets and livestock, it occurred to me that it wasn’t only people who had lost their homes but wildlife as well. I noticed a huge influx of birds in
Buzz arrived in our lives, very shy and very quiet. Tina Marie Mudd from “Rescue Me” had answered our request for a rescue German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) and brought Buzz around, having found us suitable and he was left in our care, as forever parents. At first he ran around sniffing here and sniffing there, as dogs do when introduced to a new environment. I noticed that he was very
Spring Sprout & Marrow Soup Ingredients: 450g baby marrow, chopped1 onion, roughly chopped2 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 carrot, roughly chopped4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour3 cups
Inspiring pet-friendly destinations where every trail walked together tells a story of growth CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS Rugged, dramatic, and beautifully untamed, the Cederberg Mountains are a
Fascinating Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is the only surviving species in the genus Mellivora and the subfamily Mellivorinae. The species
By: Jenni Davies Our furry family members don’t all enter our lives at the same stage. We welcome some as roly-poly babies or gangly juveniles;
BY TRACY MCQUARRIE Understanding the Changing World of Pet Care and Animal WelfareOver the past few decades, the way we care for our pets has
COCO’S IVDD RECOVERY STORY Coco, a lively French Bulldog, suddenly lost function in her back legs. Her owners immediately knew something was wrong. She was
By Bryony Van Niekerk Finding a property to rent or buy that fits your needs is hard enough. Add pets into the mix and suddenly
Cape Town isn’t just growing in theory. It’s happening in real time. The City of Cape Town approves tens of thousands of new residential apartments
“Behind every healthy pet is a caring vet with a heart full of compassion.” My patients can’t tell me where it hurts. Some of them
It’s a fresh new year – and, if you’re like many of us, you’re sorting, spring cleaning, and goal setting like a Collie herding its
By Tracy Mcquarrie There’s something magical about a fresh new start. Whether it’s the beginning of a new year, a new season, or simply a
Think adoption fees are excessive? Here’s the truth… You’ve found The One – the perfect shelter pet who speaks to your heart. But then you
By Bryony Van Niekerk The title of this article probably has most of you really impressed and saying things like; ‘oh wow, you brush your
Top Pawsome Free Spots Your Pets Will Love! Image credit: Lance Real Estate Oranjezicht City Farm Market This vibrant weekend market is a favourite for
New Years’ Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs Ingredients: For the Tofu:395g Firm Tofu (*suggestion – not the extra firm)105g Smoky BBQ Sauce of your choice
Dolphins are toothed whales, belonging to the suborder Odontoceti, with most species part of the oceanic dolphin family, Delphinidae. The familiar bottlenose dolphin’s scientific name
There is a kind of quiet magic that settles over a home where rescue dogs live. It is not loud or showy. You won’t spot
Veterinary professionals are pet-people, and we often enter this career under the impression that vets work with animals. That myth is one I regularly bust
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
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
