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PETS NEED A Break too! (Jan 2025)

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 MIXED-BREED DOGGIE-DAUGHTER, INSISTS ON JOINING THEM.” Gone are the days when our four-legged friends had to be left behind with a pet sitter. Whether you’re cruising at 30,000 feet or checking into a five-star hotel, you’re just as likely to see a designer dog carrier

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Ask The Vet – Dr. Travis Gray (JAN 2025)

Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover, 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

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Fascinating Puffin Fact 3

Fascinating  Puffin Fact

THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR THE ATLANTIC PUFFIN IS FRATERCULA ARCTICA. Puffins belong to the family Alcidae, a group of seabirds that also includes guillemots, and auks. THERE ARE THREE RECOGNIZED SPECIES OF PUFFINS: ATLANTIC PUFFIN (FRATERCULA ARCTICA), HORNED PUFFIN (FRATERCULA CORNICULATA) AND THE TUFTED PUFFIN (FRATERCULA CIRRHATA). Puffins are found in the North Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America, with the Atlantic Puffin breeding in Eastern North America, Greenland,

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The Top 5 Behavioural Issues Reported by Dog Owners and how to address them

by Tracy McQuarrie We love our canines as family but sometimes when in the company of other people we may need to say the inevitable “no” and ‘”down”. We reached out to Tracy Mcquarrie to find out what the best way to get the pooch off the person and change other behavioural issues owners generally struggle with. 1. Jumping up on people is one of the most common complaints one

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The Power of Routine: Establishing Consistent Physiotherapy Practices for Pets

By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast As a veterinary physiotherapist, I often see how consistent, tailored physiotherapy can transform a pet’s quality of life. Whether your pet is recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions like arthritis, or struggling with mobility issues, one thing is clear: the key to success is routine. Just as with human rehabilitation, pets benefit enormously from consistent care,

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Top Tips for Creating an Exercise Plan for You and Your Pets

By Bryony Van Niekerk New Year, new me. There is something about January that brings about feelings of fresh starts, resolutions and new beginnings (which just happens to be the theme for this month’s issue). So, when Marise, the lovely Editor for Pet Prints, mentioned that she saw this really cute reel on Instagram of a woman working out with her pet and that it could be a good topic

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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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Dr Bradley Taylor

Get to Know Dr. Bradley Taylor

From Veterinary House As a boy, I spent countless hours with my dad who is a mixed practice vet in Estcourt. This sparked a deep love for animals and an awe for the veterinary profession. From a young age, I had dreamed of becoming a vet, with a few childhood deviations like astronaut and ice cream taster. Watching my father deliver calves, perform surgery, and treat all manner of animals,

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Singing the new Pet Blues

Getting a pet is a joyful, exciting, and fulfilling experience. So why do you feel like you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life, and want nothing more than to take the animal back from where it came? Emotions of doubt, anxiety, regret, sadness, panic, and simply being overwhelmed can overshadow the anticipated happiness of having a new furry, feathered or scaled companion, leaving you feeling guilty and desperate. Many

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Fascinating Sloth Facts

Sloths are divided into two main categories: two-toed and three-toed sloths, which are distinguished by the number of claws on their forelimbs. The scientific name for sloths is Bradypus variegatus (three-toed sloth) and Choloepus didactylus (two-toed sloth). They belong to the family Bradypodidae and are part of the order Pilosa. There are six species of sloths currently recognized. The six species of sloths include: the two-toed sloth, the three-toed sloth,

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Top Tips for pets to be calm and safe this firework season

by Bryony Van Niekerk Remember, remember the 5th of November. With the end of year fast approaching that means it is almost time for the dreaded fireworks to start- Guy Fawkes Day on 5 November and then Christmas and New Years. Thankfully, South Africa doesn’t seem to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day anymore- at least here in Gauteng anyway. To be honest I had to Google who he was and it’s

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Triumphs and Tails with Tracy

Nestled within the lush landscapes of South Africa, Dog Town SA has blossomed into a renowned sanctuary for dogs in need, a testament to its founder Tracy McQuarrie’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare. Tracy’s journey with Dog Town began unexpectedly; she was deeply moved by a TV show that highlighted the compassionate work at Dogtown, an animal sanctuary in Utah, USA. Determined to bring similar standards of care to South

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Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Axolotls are not fish but amphibians from the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata). Their scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. The name ‘axolotl’ comes from the Nahuatl language, meaning ‘water dog’. They are part of a group of salamanders known as mole salamanders due to their burrowing behaviour. They are lentic, meaning they inhabits still-water lakes. They are native to freshwater lakes like Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco in Mexico City. Axolotls

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Top Tips for Holidaying with your pets

by Bryony Van Niekerk There have been quite a few changes to our household over the last few years which has resulted in two new dog additions. We went from spending the better part of 12 years with two travel savvy and ready dogs to Oliver and Spencer who both don’t know how to sit still in a car. Our easy holidays have turned into somewhat of a palaver. Before

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Brent on paws and positivity

I think it was Sarah Ban Breathnach who famously said, “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all the world needs dreamers that do.” This is what I think of when I think of Brent Lindeque, the man behind Good Things Guy. Brent has carved out a unique space in the media landscape as the man behind “Good News.” With a platform dedicated to uplifting stories

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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 mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists on joining them. The Karoo Art Hotel provides the perfect pet holiday. This is one time when being in the Dog Box is a good thing. Just ask Julie after we spent a blissful weekend in Barrydale in the Klein Karoo. Barrydale

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Fascinating Blue Crane Facts

The Blue Crane is the national bird of South Africa. It’s also known as the Stanley crane and the Paradise crane. The scientific name “Anthropoides paradiseus” means “paradise crane” in Latin, possibly referring to their almost angelic appearance. The scientific name for the blue crane is Anthropoides paradiseus. There are fifteen species of cranes in the world, belonging to the family Gruidae in the order Gruiformes. Most blue cranes live

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Top Tips for Creating a pet memory book

by Bryony Van Niekerk In this digital age all our memories, moments and achievements are all tied up on our phone, social media pages or in a cloud somewhere. We no longer have anything tangible or physical to show anyone. Say what you want, but there is something so nostalgic about paging through a photo album and reminiscing about the times captured in a particular photograph. If you are anything

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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Legacy in Leadership Interviewing and writing about the Mayor of Cape Town is no small task, especially when the individual is as influential as Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. He’s not only renowned and smart, but he’s also a really nice guy! After a lot of schedule-checking and back and forth with his team, we were stoked when we got the green light to go ahead with the interview and photoshoot. I

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Fascinating Aardwolf Facts

The aardwolves belong to the sub-family Hyaeninae and its scientific name is Proteles cristatus. Despite its name, the aardwolf is a member of the hyena family, but it is not a true wolf or a dog. The name “aardwolf” is derived from the Afrikaans and Dutch words meaning “earth wolf,” emphasizing their digging behaviour. Aardwolves are found primarily in Eastern and Southern Africa, in grassland and savanna habitats. The aardwolves

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Fascinating Puffin Fact 3

Fascinating  Puffin Fact

THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR THE ATLANTIC PUFFIN IS FRATERCULA ARCTICA. Puffins belong to the family Alcidae, a group of seabirds that also includes guillemots, and

Read More »

Fascinating Sloth Facts

Sloths are divided into two main categories: two-toed and three-toed sloths, which are distinguished by the number of claws on their forelimbs. The scientific name

Read More »

Fascinating Axolotl Facts

Axolotls are not fish but amphibians from the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata). Their scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum. The name ‘axolotl’ comes from the Nahuatl

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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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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Legacy in Leadership Interviewing and writing about the Mayor of Cape Town is no small task, especially when the individual is as influential as Mayor

Read More »

Fascinating Aardwolf Facts

The aardwolves belong to the sub-family Hyaeninae and its scientific name is Proteles cristatus. Despite its name, the aardwolf is a member of the hyena

Read More »