animal welfare

The 18th of May: A Special Day of Action for Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s Chief, Jaco Pieterse

Jaco Pieterse, Chief Inspector of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, celebrates his birthday on the 18th of May by…

2 years ago

The Imperative to Counterbalance Illegal Pet Ownership: A Tale of Pi, The Lion Cub

Pi, a lion cub, was rescued from cruel conditions in Lebanon where he was exploited as a selfie prop and…

2 years ago

AWS SA’s Urgent Advisory to Pet Owners Amid Rising Safety Concerns

The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA) warns pet owners to be vigilant while walking their pets in…

2 years ago

The Unsettling Paradox: Human Convenience versus Animal Welfare

The paradox between human convenience and animal welfare has been brought to light after a ship carrying 20,000 live cattle…

2 years ago

The Inspiring Journey of Five Cambodian Dogs: A Triumph Over Animal Cruelty

Five dogs, Gamora, Pietro Maximoff, Falcon, Shadow, and Doctor Drax Walfram, escape a Cambodian slaughterhouse and find refuge in a…

2 years ago

A Distressing Tale of Three Lions at Fairy Glen Nature Reserve

All three were euthanized due to the severity of their injuries as three lions were found living in inhumane conditions…

2 years ago

Unleashing the Impact of the Tats4Tails Tattoo-a-Thon

The Tats4Tails TattooaThon is an annual event in South Africa that raises funds for animals waiting for their forever homes.…

2 years ago

A Historic Shift: South Korea Abolishes the Dog Meat Trade

South Korea has made history by abolishing the dog meat trade, with a new law mandating that selling dog meat…

2 years ago

A Feathered Addition to the Vibrant Sussex Household

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito estate welcomed a new resident, Sinkie the chicken, who was previously cared for by…

2 years ago

The Power of Ink: Giving Back Through Tattoos

The SPCA's Tats4Tails TattooaThon is a yearly event that raises funds for animals in need. Tattoo artist Clinton Naidoo will…

2 years ago

The Tragic Tale of Exploitation at Hout Bay Harbour

Seals at Hout Bay Harbour in South Africa were abused and exploited by humans for entertainment and money. Tourists paid…

2 years ago

Tragic Consequences: Seal Harassment Incident at Cape Town’s Strand Beach

The relentless harassment of a seal by beachgoers at Strand Beach in Cape Town led to the tragic death of…

2 years ago

Coastal Wildlife Harassment Triggers Tragic Consequences: Seal Suffers in Cape Town

A seal in Cape Town was continuously harassed by people who threw stones, prodded it with sticks, and even let…

2 years ago

Paws on the Promenade: A Charitable Seaside Adventure

Don't miss this exclusive Cape Town opportunity to positively impact the lives of animals in need. Paws on the Promenade…

2 years ago

A Cry for Compassion: Combating Animal Cruelty with the NSPCA

In these times where empathy appears to be in short supply, organizations like the National Society for the Prevention of…

2 years ago

Pregnant Carthorse Collapses on Busy Street

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in Hillcrest Height, Forest Village, a heartwrenching scene unfolded as a heavily pregnant carthorse collapsed…

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