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It has been absolutely incredible to watch the power of animal welfare organisations coming together to save animals in ...
23/08/2024

It has been absolutely incredible to watch the power of animal welfare organisations coming together to save animals in distress. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

There is what can only be called a fear mongering message making its rounds about a mass euthanasia of the animals rescued following the SPCAโ€™s much needed intervention at a shelter turned heartbreaking hoarding situation earlier this week. It is a FALSE MESSAGE.

Many of the animals are already in the safe hands of members of the Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF), while the rest wait patiently for the organisations involved to get HAWK HOUNDS Riverland to agree to release them.

See Cape of Good Hope SPCA official response:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/yEB5NVi8SbsJd1ZR/?mibextid=oFDknk

The animals rescued will be rehabilitated where possible and eventually, once they have recovered from their trauma, be put up for adoption.

Please follow these heroes for updates on the animals saved.

Cape of Good Hope SPCA
Lucky Lucy Foundation
Pit Pals
Indelicate Pit Bull Rescue Cape-Town
Howlelujah Foundation
Fallen Angels Pet Rescue
African Tails
GRACE Animal Sanctuary - 170-288 NPO
Rescue is Life
Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town

And please support them as they now find themselves with extra dogs and cats they will need to fund the care of - while still funding the care of all the animals in their already bursting shelters and foster homes.

And most importantly - please always be sure that you know the operations of the animal welfare and rescue organisations you support - ask questions, visit and see how they keep and treat their animals. Be cautious of no kill shelters. This situation has proven that there are fates so much worse than death.

Weโ€™re back!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸฅณWe canโ€™t wait to see you on the 1st of September! ๐ŸŒธJoin us for a day filled with puppy smooches, kitten c...
22/08/2024

Weโ€™re back!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

We canโ€™t wait to see you on the 1st of September! ๐ŸŒธ

Join us for a day filled with puppy smooches, kitten cuddles and find your furever best friend ๐Ÿพโ™ฅ๏ธ



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Adopt donโ€™t shop! Mdzananda Animal Clinic ๐Ÿงก
21/08/2024

Adopt donโ€™t shop!

Mdzananda Animal Clinic ๐Ÿงก

21/08/2024

Why do we encourage you to know who and WHAT you are supporting when it comes to animal welfare organisations?

Watch this.

Oh so cute OLLIE needs his furever home! Adopt him Howlelujah Foundation ๐Ÿค
17/08/2024

Oh so cute OLLIE needs his furever home!

Adopt him Howlelujah Foundation ๐Ÿค

International Homeless Animal Day! Adopt, donโ€™t shop and please - spay and neuter your pets. That is the ONLY WAY we can...
17/08/2024

International Homeless Animal Day!

Adopt, donโ€™t shop and please - spay and neuter your pets.

That is the ONLY WAY we can reduce the amount of animals in need of homes.

Breeding is NOT COOL!

On International Homeless Animal Day, letโ€™s give every furry friend the chance they deserve ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ›–๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ ๐Ÿงก

Visit Mdzananda Animal Clinic to meet our lovable animals and find your new best friend ๐Ÿถโฃ๏ธ๐Ÿฑ

Adopt, donโ€™t shop, and make a difference today ๐Ÿฅฐ

About Diva -
๐Ÿ”ธFemale, 2 years old, Medium 25kg
๐Ÿ”ธBrindle & white pitbull
๐Ÿ”ธShe joined us in May and was brought in by a community member who found her entering his yard. We looked for her owner because she could have been breastfeeding at the time, but we couldnโ€™t find anyone and she has stayed.
๐Ÿ”ธThis loving girl is gentle and doesnโ€™t like to make a fuss. She is so good people and weโ€™re working with her to be more social around other doggies.

Contact us to adopt Diva:
๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž WhatsApp/Phone: 064 985 2513

Please see our Facebook album for the doggies ready for a place in your loving home - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.675437134608971&type=3 ๐Ÿ’Ÿโ˜ฎ๏ธ

PAWS YOUR SCROLLING!!!!! Have you seen the gorgeous adoptables of Animal Welfare Society of SA ๐Ÿ˜Animal Welfare Society o...
17/08/2024

PAWS YOUR SCROLLING!!!!!

Have you seen the gorgeous adoptables of Animal Welfare Society of SA ๐Ÿ˜

Animal Welfare Society of SA is based in the SAFE side of Phillipi. Their kennels are filled with love and beautiful dogs and puppies who would love nothing more than to go HOME with you! โ™ฅ๏ธ

Please consider adopting a rescue and help save a life!

Meet the furries of FAW Fisantekraal Animal Welfare or better yet - adopt one (or two) of them! ๐ŸฅฐSage, Ella, Cooper, Ore...
16/08/2024

Meet the furries of FAW Fisantekraal Animal Welfare or better yet - adopt one (or two) of them! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Sage, Ella, Cooper, Oreo and all their friends are waiting for YOU to visit them at FAW! ๐Ÿ’™

This special girl has been waiting far, far too long for the right family to come and adopt her lovely little face. If y...
15/08/2024

This special girl has been waiting far, far too long for the right family to come and adopt her lovely little face. If you've had experience with bull breeds, HONEY might be the perfect fit for your family. So contact TEARS Animal Rescue to give this pretty pittie her happily-ever-after!

Our ADULT DOGS are probably the most deserving of our canines waiting to find homes! -  These are Aid 4 Aidโ€™s longest-se...
15/08/2024

Our ADULT DOGS are probably the most deserving of our canines waiting to find homes! -

These are Aid 4 Aidโ€™s longest-serving residents in terms of foster care. Some have been waiting for homes for years. They have bounced between foster homes and are continuously overlooked by families.

โ€œEveryone wants to adopt a puppy. However, there are so many advantages to an adult dog. We can tell you loads about their likes, dislikes, temperament, and energy levels! They come in all colours, shapes, and sizes, so please consider adopting one of them.

All these dogs have had their vaccinations, been microchipped, and sterilised. They are ready to become the newest members of a warm and loving family.

P.S. We promise Stevie has ears and isnโ€™t a seal.โ€

Please WhatsApp message Leanne on 0837777528 or Grant 0724740787 should you be interested in any of these dogs.

Pitbulls are one of the most misunderstood dog breeds which often makes it harder for them to get adopted ๐Ÿ˜ข But just loo...
14/08/2024

Pitbulls are one of the most misunderstood dog breeds which often makes it harder for them to get adopted ๐Ÿ˜ข But just look at these pretty faces waiting for their forever fams to come and take them home. If you are looking for a pretty pittie to brighten up your life contact Pit Pals to find your perfect match!

If you are a regular at Paws-A-While, you've probably met Gunther at one of our events before. We have no clues as to wh...
14/08/2024

If you are a regular at Paws-A-While, you've probably met Gunther at one of our events before. We have no clues as to why this lovely guy hasn't been snapped up already. If you are looking for the ultimate love bug contact Indelicate Pit Bull Rescue Cape-Town to find out more! You won't regret it, we promise :)

Whether you are looking for a kitty cat or a dog, there are lots of furry friends eagerly waiting to find their forever ...
14/08/2024

Whether you are looking for a kitty cat or a dog, there are lots of furry friends eagerly waiting to find their forever homes. Contact the Cape of Good Hope SPCA to adopt one of these friendly faces!

*ADOPTIONS* ๐Ÿถ HELP US FIND THEM THEIR FUR-EVER HOMES ๐Ÿ˜ฝ

Are you looking to adopt a pet? Look no further. Here are some of our animals that are looking for their fur-ever homes. You can help them find their fur-ever homes by sharing their profiles!

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

Meet FELICIA - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/cats-for-adoption/felicia-a27988/

Meet NODDY - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/noddy-a23405/

Meet DORY - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/dory-a23245/

Meet WILBUR - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/wilbur-a33169/

Meet AZURE - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/azure-a33713/

Meet MISS OREO - View and share my profile
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/miss-a88386/

Gus is desperately in need of a forever home! Contact Staffordshire Terrier Rescue South Africa to learn more about this...
14/08/2024

Gus is desperately in need of a forever home! Contact Staffordshire Terrier Rescue South Africa to learn more about this lovely little guy!

This happy chappy is looking for a forever family. Contact TEARS Animal Rescue if you are looking for a new addition :)
14/08/2024

This happy chappy is looking for a forever family. Contact TEARS Animal Rescue if you are looking for a new addition :)

Fostering saves lives!
13/08/2024

Fostering saves lives!

We need more PUPPY and ADULT DOG FOSTER homes!
(Aid 4 Animals in Distress - Southern suburbs of Cape Town)

We get asked continually to take pups and adult dogs into our care. Almost daily at times. We can only rescue these animals if we have willing and open foster homes ready and waiting to give them a second chance.

Please note that the pups pictured are already in foster care after arriving a few weeks ago. There were nine pups. Only two survived. Three were stolen, and four died during the storms. We need foster homes to assist animals like this in dire need. We will be sterilising the mother dog.

Our primary care vet is in Tokai, so foster homes in and around the southern suburbs are preferable. Young pups do need someone home during the day. Fosters also need to have their transport. Some of the pups are rescued from terrible conditions and, as such, need regular visits to our vet while we normalise their health and observe the quarantine period after rescue.

Please consider helping these animals, in so doing, changing their lives forever.

Please consider signing up today by WhatsApp messaging either Cortney 0786631302 or Blair 0845069297

Meet FRANK at Howlelujah Foundation ๐Ÿ˜
11/08/2024

Meet FRANK at Howlelujah Foundation ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿถ ๐Œ๐„๐„๐“ ๐…๐‘๐€๐๐Š ๐Ÿถ

Frank is ready to go to his forever home.

He would love to have his own forever loving home ๐Ÿก

He is currently in foster care in Joostenberg Vlakte.

๐™ท๐šŽ ๐š’๐šœ ๐šŠ ๐š–๐š’๐šก ๐š‹๐š›๐šŽ๐šŽ๐š, ๐š—๐š˜ ๐šœ๐š™๐šŽ๐šŒ๐š’๐š๐š’๐šŒ ๐š‹๐š›๐šŽ๐šŽ๐š ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐š ๐š’๐š•๐š• ๐š‹๐šŽ ๐š–๐šŽ๐š๐š’๐šž๐š– ๐šœ๐š’๐šฃ๐šŽ.

He is about 12 weeks old, vaccinated, dewormed and microchiped.

If you would like to give him a place to call home please whatsapp Michelle on 083 461 2794 ๐Ÿ“ฒor inbox us.

*adoption fee and home check do apply*

ADOPT BOOGIE and give him a loving retirement home โ™ฅ๏ธMdzananda Animal Clinic
06/08/2024

ADOPT BOOGIE and give him a loving retirement home โ™ฅ๏ธ

Mdzananda Animal Clinic

Thank you Staffordshire Terrier Rescue South Africa for reaching out to help beautiful, brave but brokenhearted BARBIE ๐Ÿ–ค...
04/08/2024

Thank you Staffordshire Terrier Rescue South Africa for reaching out to help beautiful, brave but brokenhearted BARBIE ๐Ÿ–ค who is waiting for her furever home at Mdzananda Animal Clinic ๐Ÿงก

Please share. Letโ€™s help this poor soul ๐Ÿฅบ

River, Sunny & Storm are bouncy, attention loving, beautiful 9 week old girls whoโ€™ve had a rough start to life. They wer...
04/08/2024

River, Sunny & Storm are bouncy, attention loving, beautiful 9 week old girls whoโ€™ve had a rough start to life.

They were abandoned by their owner at Mdzananda Animal Clinic with their mom and siblings. Riddled with worms, some of their siblings sadly didnโ€™t make it. ๐Ÿฅบ

The girls have made a beautiful recovery in foster care and would love a home that will continue to treat them like the pampered princesses they are ๐Ÿ‘‘

Apply to ADOPT THEM at [email protected]

Stay warm this winter with one of the snuggle buddies. To adopt a kitty looking for their forever home contact  ๐Ÿˆ       ...
02/08/2024

Stay warm this winter with one of the snuggle buddies.

To adopt a kitty looking for their forever home contact ๐Ÿˆ

We have no event this weekend because of the winter weather but here are just some of the lovely doggies that are still ...
01/08/2024

We have no event this weekend because of the winter weather but here are just some of the lovely doggies that are still looking for their forever homes ๐Ÿ™

Contact if you are looking to adopt one of these amazing furballs!

30/07/2024

Is it Friday yet? ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

We Love Pets SA โ™ฅ๏ธ

MOOSE is in need of an experienced foster home.Can YOU help her?Contact Pit Pals โ™ฅ๏ธ
26/07/2024

MOOSE is in need of an experienced foster home.

Can YOU help her?

Contact Pit Pals โ™ฅ๏ธ

Funny Phiphi would love nothing more than her forever home - sheโ€™s been waiting for so long ๐ŸฅบADOPT her at Mdzananda Anim...
26/07/2024

Funny Phiphi would love nothing more than her forever home - sheโ€™s been waiting for so long ๐Ÿฅบ

ADOPT her at Mdzananda Animal Clinic ๐Ÿงก

It's Friday! We think the best way to start the weekend is by cuddling with your new best friend ๐Ÿพ  has so many amazing ...
26/07/2024

It's Friday! We think the best way to start the weekend is by cuddling with your new best friend ๐Ÿพ

has so many amazing dogs up for adoption, please contact them to become one of these sweet souls' furever family

Are you looking for your new best friend?Well, so are they! Contact Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town to meet your ne...
25/07/2024

Are you looking for your new best friend?

Well, so are they! Contact Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town to meet your new BFF ๐Ÿพ

Save the date for the biggest pawty of the year! ๐ŸฅณWe Love Pets SA โ™ฅ๏ธ
24/07/2024

Save the date for the biggest pawty of the year! ๐Ÿฅณ

We Love Pets SA โ™ฅ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ Cape Town!

Save the date for the Paws-A-While World Animal Day Celebration.

DATE: Sunday 6 October 2024
WHERE: Sea Point Promenade! ๐Ÿพ

Join a day full of furry friends, fun activities, and a whole lot of love for our animal companions!

Let's celebrate together! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿ“ธ Belle Lumiรจre Foto

When you know better, do better.
24/07/2024

When you know better, do better.

"When you know better, do better."

This is a familiar saying that resonates with us as we navigate through life, learning, and growing. It's important to stay informed and up to date with new information for the well-being of all our beloved pets. As most of our recent content has been hamster related, we are using them as examples.

In South Africa, there have been significant advancements in hamster care, including better bedding options, improved food mixes, and upgraded habitat choices. For years, South Africa lagged behind international standards due to limited access to products and resources.

For instance, โ€œDIY paper beddingโ€ was a popular option suggested through HSA () before Carefresh revolutionised the game with the quality paper bedding options we are blessed with today. Although DIY bedding is an acceptable alternative (there's an updated method on the site๐Ÿ˜‰) , itโ€™s not as often promoted due to the availability of products at our disposal.

Similarly, the availability of good dry food mixes was scarce until recently when brands like bunnyNature (thanks Pet Habitat!!) were launched in SA. We still find too many people selling and promoting a "commercial mix" (i.e., a bunch of brands mixed together) when this is in no way nutritionally balanced or appropriate. This was advised a couple of years prior when SA did not have any suitable options (i.e., we made the best with what we had).

As times change, so do the requirements for proper pet care. With the introduction of new products and resources, the information and recommendations have been updated to reflect these advancements.

From suitable habitats to exotic vets and newly discovered illnesses like HaPV, the landscape of hamster care in South Africa has evolved significantly.

We strongly urge you to periodically check in with reliable sources like hamsterssouthafrica.co.za to ensure that you are providing the best care for your furry companions.

Remember, what may have been acceptable in the past may no longer be suitable in light of new information and resources.

Stay informed, stay updated, and always strive to do better for your fur children.

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