When you walk into an animal shelter, it’s easy to be drawn to the puppies bouncing at the front of the kennels or the kittens climbing the bars with wide, curious eyes. They practically shout, “Pick me!” But linger a little longer, and you might notice the quieter souls — the older pets who sit patiently, often overlooked, their eyes filled with a lifetime of stories. Adopting a senior pet
Isla tells her person when her blood sugar changes. Havana knows if there’s gluten in something. Alex and Emma support people with Parkinson’s Disease. Millah and Paris are learning to detect seizures. And Loki’s in training to do it all, including proper napping technique. These are just some of the incredible canine superheroes trained by the passionate team at Honey’s Garden for Medical Alert Dogs, near Cape Town HONEY AT
By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast Whether it’s a Border Collie busting a move in a canine freestyle routine or a Labrador landing a perfect trick in a talent show, performing dogs are true athletes in their own right. Behind every twirl, leap, and fancy footwork lies an incredible mix of coordination, strength, and training — and at the heart of it
By Bryony Van Niekerk I have been picking up stray cats since I can remember. In fact, my entire family has – mom, brother, aunts, cousins. Actually, now that I think about it, I wonder if it is genetic? I have shared before that I am technically more Cat Mom than Dog Mom, but what I haven’t told you is how I came to be the proud (crazy?) mom to
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
I completed my BVSC degree at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna in 1993, and my master’s degree in 1995. I immigrated to South Africa in July 1995 and took the South African Board exam in 1996. Wanting to give something back to the veterinary profession, I worked for 10 years at the S.P.C.A. in Grassy Park. It was tough and rewarding at the same time. It was there
Paws in the Overberg: Julie Berkman- Fluckiger’s Guide to Stanford BY BRIAN BERKMAN Julie Berkman-Fluckiger sniffs out a remarkable stay at a fire-restored Stanford home
“Behind every healthy pet is a caring vet with a heart full of compassion.” I’ve been a veterinarian for 29 years. If you hadtold me
On a beautiful afternoon at Klein Kaap Boutique Hotel in Centurion, a group of rescue puppies stole the show. They tumbled across the lawns, explored
Your pets spend majority of their lives at home, soit is important to ensure their home environment issupportive. By making small changes to their everydayliving,
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By: Jenni Davies Every home has a heartbeat. For Marié de Klerk, that heartbeat has a glossy caramel coat, four paws, and enough energy to
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There is something incredibly special about the relationship between humans and their pets. Long before science confirmed the emotional and psychological benefits of companion animals,
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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
