Boop A Buddy

25/01/2023

What a sweet girl! ❤️

25/01/2023

You know exactly what I mean!

24/01/2023

Some important information of you are considering emigration.

ARE YOU PLANNING TO EMIGRATE?

So many emigrating pet owners are surrendering their furbabies to animal shelters these days. Not only is this extremely traumatic for the pets, it is also upsetting for shelter staff too and an increasing financial burden on already stretched shelters. This option should be a very last resort for owners as it could take months or even years to rehome their pets and in some cases it happens that the animals are just not rehomable. For our advice on emigrating with your pets please read on:

It need not be difficult or expensive to take your pets with you. Depending on the desination country and your choice to either use a pet travel agent or arrange it all yourself, the cost can be reasonable, or very expensive. Yes, you can save a lot of money on agent fees if you can arrange your pet's journey yourself. One of our volunteers is taking his two large dogs to Europe next month for a total cost of R12000 each. If his dogs were small breeds the total cost would have only been R7500.

Currently you can go the DIY route from Cape Town airport only. From Joburg you need a pet travel agent.

If you want to go the DIY route there are several Facebook groups that give all the advice you need for many destination countries from SA. Try EMBARK (search for Facebook group “Owners emigrating from SA with their pets")

You should plan ahead as soon as you decide to emigrate. For example, it can take at least 3 months to do rabies tests for entry to the UK/EU plus an extra month if your dog has not yet been microchipped and vaccinated. It can take even longer for entry to other countries. Start now!

You can save on agent fees by booking your pet's flight direct with the airline and buying a used pet crate on Marketplace. You can do all the paperwork and vet stuff yourself and check you dog in at the airport yourself. For example, to the EU, you can book direct with KLM, Air France and Lufthansa.

With some airlines your pet can travel in the cabin with you if it is small breed. If your pet is not ready to travel with you, you can use local boarding kennels or a family member to look after your pet and then find a travel buddy to accompany your pet on the flight when ready to fly. You can find a travel buddy in a relevant FB group or ask an agent to arrange travel.

Fallen Angels cannot take your queries regarding procedures and rules for pet travel. We merely want you to know that it is a viable option. It would be great to see far less pets surrendered this year and beyond, due to emigrating. Please take your pets with you or work well in advance with a registered animal rescue organisation or the rescue organisation you adopted your furry from to try and find it a suitable, safe and loving home and to not just give it away. Most animal rescue centres have a clause in their original adoption contracts, whereby you agree to return the animal to them should your circumstances change or you are unable to care for it any longer. This way your pet is protected under a contractual agreement when being rehomed and the animal rescue centre has a right to do follow up visits and check on it's welfare.

Dogs in this photo are 9 years old Sashie and Shadow. They are victims of emigration and have been on the farm since 2020.

24/01/2023

Good morning 🐈‍⬛

23/01/2023

Anyone recognize this pup?

This boy was found in Strand. Please call the kennels on 0218560597 if this is your dog. A release fee of R200 will be charged which includes a microchip and thereafter R75 per day. Proof of ownership required.

23/01/2023

What a bunch of cuties!

🐾 *ADOPTIONS* LONG-STAY RESIDENTS 🐶

We are the longest-staying residents and are still looking for our fur-ever homes. You can help us find our fur-ever homes by sharing our profiles!

🐕 Dakota – visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/dakota/

🐱 Hailey - visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/cats-for-adoption/hailey/

🐕 Novak – visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/novak/

🐕 Arty – visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/arty/

🐕 Kobe – visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/kobe/

🐕 Shandy – visit my profile here https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/shandy/

To find out more about us, call the SPCA Adoptions Centre on 021 700 4140. You can also email [email protected]

To view other animals available for adoption, please visit www.capespca.co.za/adopt/

23/01/2023

Still me, as an adult:

20/01/2023

It's a hard life...

19/01/2023

😎

19/01/2023

If my flowers ain't dog-shaped, I don't want 'em. 🤷‍♀️

17/01/2023

It's true 🤷‍♀️

17/01/2023

Oh my goodness! 🥺
Please, lets help Granny Glitzy find a home!

16/01/2023

At least 10 times a day!

16/01/2023

Anyone recognize this sweet baby??

16/01/2023

Look at this handsome boy! 😻😻

16/01/2023

Beard goals!

16/01/2023

Accurate 😅

15/01/2023

Wow! 😻

15/01/2023

Absolutely! 😻

15/01/2023

🐕‍🦺 Very ImPAWtant! 🐕

15/01/2023

This Golden Oldie deserves her happily ever after!

Like, share and comment to help "Boop" her spot in Facebook's algorithm.

💛 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 💛

Holly is needing a family. This sweet lady is now 8years old and just absolutely amazing. She has the sweetest, kindest and most loving personality and demeanor.

She is wonderful with other dogs and enjoys her walks. She'd do well at dog parks and can be someone's loyal sidekick 🐶

Inbox us to adopt Holly!