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Recipes (January / February 2026)

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 For the Vegetables:435g Cherry tomatoes250g Zucchini170g White button mushrooms155g Red bell pepper155g Green bell pepper175g Red onion2 Tbs olive oil1/2 tsp fine sea saltFresh ground pepper Instructions: For the Tofu (prep ahead if you prefer):Since tofu is packaged in water, press the water out of

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Fascinating Dolphin Facts

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 is Tursiops truncatus, a highly intelligent and widely studied marine mammal. Scientists currently recognize around 40 to 42 dolphin species, though exact numbers may vary slightly as new research updates classification. Dolphins live in oceans worldwide, from tropical seas to temperate zones, and some species,

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Sirius 2026 Cover Model

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 it from the pavement or hear it from the street. It reveals itself in the smallest shifts, the tiniest triumphs, the gentle moments that bloom between one heartbeat and the next. Mayuri’s home is made of that kind of magic. On the day of the

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Get to Know Dr. Fourie Viljoen from Pierre Van Ryneveld Veterinary Clinic

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 for prospective students: Vets need to be psychologists, paediatricians and psychics for not only the pet, but the parent too! My name is Lielie Fourie-Viljoen, raised by and helping raise Pierre van Ryneveld Veterinary hospital. I got to know the insides of our profession from

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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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A Fresh New Start

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

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Fur-Friendly Finds

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

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Fascinating Dolphin Facts

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

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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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