Dr John “Mac” McMullen arrived in Cape Town on his way to America. Fifty years later, the young Irish veterinarian who promised not to let one small welfare society down is still here, and thousands of animals and families are better for it. There are some people whose lives seem to be shaped by a single, dramatic decision. For Dr John McMullen, known simply and affectionately as Dr Mac, it
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 every corner they could findand eagerly soaked up the attention of everyone around them. In front of Emma O’Brien’s camera, they looked carefree and full of possibility, exactly as puppies should. Yet, each one carried a story. Some had arrived unwanted. Some had been abandoned.
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 every year, while somewhere between 11,000 and 17,000 homes are actually completed annually. And still, it’s not enough. The demand keeps climbing, the waiting lists keep growing, and the skyline keeps shifting to keep up. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard and you’ll see it immediately.
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
Credits: Photography by: Emma O’Brian | Words by: Marise burger | Hair: Andile Sajinidressed: Pink coat from Hollywood costumes | pink vest from Cotton On | jeans from Zara | Silver jacket from Hollywood costumes | white vest from Mr Price | jeans from Zara | Pink and lime cape from Diaan Daniels couture | multicolor knit and jeans from Zara | pink sneakers from Goddess Cafe Linden | Retouching:
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 hundred miles an hour. It’s not just the charm or the smooth delivery. It’s the way he listens, connects, and somehow still manages to be fully present in a world that never slows down. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: EMMA 0’BRIEN | WORDS BY: MARISE BURGER | Make-up
What do you call a Golden Retriever who shares a home with four cats, loves swampy puddles, and may or may not be planning his TED Talk? Miles! Angel Campey’s gloriously goofy, mud-loving golden retriever. (lol)(I know, I know… I’m no comedian. But I do enjoy the company of those who are in this profession.) I’ve found that comedians are often some of the most intelligent and insightful people you’ll
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
Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris I have to admit, when Jenny Morris agreed to be the Cover Model for this issue, I was relieved. Not only was this to be the first shoot for the year, but it would also be our debut for our live video interview stream on YouTube. Having someone like Jenny Morris to interview was a huge advantage, simply because she is such a down
“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
Thinking back, I never imagined how being a vet would take me on a journey of both miles and mindset. After qualifying from Onderstepoort in
Dr John “Mac” McMullen arrived in Cape Town on his way to America. Fifty years later, the young Irish veterinarian who promised not to let
BY TRACY MCQUARRIE One of the biggest misconceptions about dog behaviour is that dogs do things because they’re being stubborn, dominant or “naughty.” The truth
BY ZANI KOEN As my dog, Soda, and I follow yet another set of markers on a trail we’ve never been on, my brain starts
BY TANRI DE LANGE – SAVC Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist There is something incredibly special about growing old alongside our dogs. The grey hairs around their
BY BRYONY VAN NIEKERK When it comes to estate planning, we all know to make provisions for our assets; houses, cars, inheritance for the kids,
THE GREY WOLF’S SCIENTIFIC NAME IS CANIS LUPUS, AND IT BELONGS TO THE CANIDAE FAMILY ALONGSIDE DOMESTIC DOGS, FOXES AND OTHERCANIDS The Grey Wolf is
New Delicious Wet Cat Food Range for Cats and Kittens Launches in SA South Africa – FELIX®, the wet cat food brand from Nestlé Purina,
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,
THE AFRICAN DRIVER ANT BELONGS TO THE GENUS DORYLUS, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS GROUPS OF ANTS IN AFRICA. THE AFRICAN DRIVER ANT BELONGS TO
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,
Spring Sprout & Marrow Soup Ingredients: 450g baby marrow, chopped1 onion, roughly chopped2 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 carrot, roughly chopped4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour3 cups
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;
