In 2001 two donkeys were rescued from a miserable existence, blindfolded and walking endlessly in circles to mix mud and straw in a brick-making arrangement just outside the little village of McGregor in the Western Cape. They found a home with Johan and Annemarie van Zijl who had recently retired there. It quickly became evident that there were many more donkeys in need of help and the concept of a
Working with animals has always been a passion of mine. Ever since I can remember, I had wanted to be an “animal doctor”. I was lucky enough to grow up in a small coastal town in KZN and spent many a weekend on my Uncle’s farm, enjoying the outdoor activities and wildlife. Like most vets, I qualified from Onderstepoort and ventured out into the world with great ambitions and a
Late in June 2018, the Camdeboo Sterilisation Initiative (CSI) was contacted by a kind person who was taking her domestic worker back home to the township, when she noticed a dog being tied at the side of the road, with a group of children gathered around it. She stopped to investigate what was going on, upon which the children ran away. She could see that the dog was hurt, as
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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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Credits: Photography by: Emma O’Brian | Words by: Marise burger | Hair: Andile Sajinidressed: Pink coat from Hollywood costumes | pink vest from Cotton On
A passion born from purpose. For me, veterinary medicine has always been more than a profession, it’s a calling. From my early days working with
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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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,
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
By Tracy McQuarrie Have you ever looked at your dog and thought, “You have it all—walks, food, toys… so why do you still seem restless?”
By Jenni Davies One minute, your dog is winning at being World’s Best Couch Potato. The next – kaboom! – thunder in the distance, and
Balance and symmetry are vital for your pet’s mobility, comfort, and long-term health. Whether a young athlete or a senior companion, maintaining these elements helps
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
From Witbank Veterinary Hospital I grew up on a farm close to Ventersdorp in the North West province. I am the youngest of three children
