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We all know what stress is and how it affects us and those around us. The slow pace of Covid and the subsequent couple of years seems to be a thing of the past and life is back to normal and moving at a faster pace than ever before. Work is demanding, social events are in full swing, and it feels like there is never enough time in the day

In the age of smartphones, capturing the joyful antics and endearing expressions of our beloved pets has become a cherished pastime. As technology continues to advance, the art of pet photography has reached new heights with the introduction of the Samsung S23 Ultra. Packed with an array of cutting-edge camera features, this device opens up a world of possibilities for pet owners looking to capture their furry companions in all

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK It’s 21:00 on 2 October 2022 and I get a message from our pet sitter: Harri (our disabled cat who never leaves the property) is missing. They can’t find her anywhere. Immediately, every worst-case scenario flood into my mind and I feel absolutely powerless. Never mind the fact that it’s pitch-black outside and the chances of spotting my mostly black and white cat is slim, but

Your canine companion had a field day in the rubbish bin and now they’re literally sick as a dog – throwing up, nursing an aching tummy, and feeling very sorry for themselves. Probably just indigestion from their naughty overindulgence, you think. But what if it’s more than that? Your furry friend could be suffering from pancreatitis – and that’s no joke. In fact, it could be deadly. We spoke to

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK There are two types of children: those who launch themselves with open arms at every dog they see, and those who cower and run away from anything with four legs. I definitely fell into the former category. Every dog, cat, horse, or pig, I approached with all the excitement in the world. It never occurred to me that not all animals are friendly or want to

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK Woohoo, spring has officially sprung! I don’t know about you, but for me winter this year was on the colder side so I am really excited for the warmer weather. I may change my tune when it’s 35 degrees plus, but for now the flowers are all in bloom, birds are chirping, and the days are longer. And what better way is there to take advantage

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK With December fast approaching, and holiday plans being made, the question most fur parents start to ask is, “What are we going to do with the pets?” The most obvious answer, and the one that people tend to lean towards, is getting a pet-sitter. A trusted pet-sitter is one of the very first things I organise, and is top of my list. I am incredibly particular

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK A strange phenomenon happens every winter, whereby my normally spacious queen bed transforms into a very small single. The cause of this magical bed shrinkage is the fact that I find myself sharing it with a male human, 2 dogs and at least 3 cats. And don’t think they spread out- oh no! They all congregate around me on my side, turning me into a human

BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK You know that moment when there is a knock on your door, you calmly go and open it, your guest comes inside freely, you greet each other and have a conversation all while your dog sits patiently, wagging their tail? Or how about when you sit down to eat your dinner and you don’t have this creepy feeling of being watched? Oh, you don’t? Well neither

Some of you might be surprised to know that I, in fact, have a multi-pet household made up of 5 cats and 2 dogs. One could even say I am more Cat than Dog Mom (blame the last 2 years of lockdown, which resulted in 2 kitten foster fails). We also regularly foster kittens that we take from feral colonies that form part of our TNR (trap, neuter, release) programme.