Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society - CLAWS

03/09/2025

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ONS NODIG JULLE HULP ASB!!

HIERDIE HONDJIE IS OPGETEL OP DIE BOTTERKLOOF PAD EN IS NOU VEILIG BY Marijke Olivier .

AS IEMAND IETS WEET VAN DIR HONDJIE, KONTAK ASB VIR Marijke Olivier.

DANKIE
Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society - CLAWS

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

Dogs are not ordinary animals, they are wired differently. A dog can pick up the scent of his owner from far away because his nose is like a super-computer.

But it doesn’t stop there… A good dog doesn’t just rely on smell; he uses hearing, memory, and instinct. Dogs create what we call a mental scent map of their environment. That’s why your dog knows when you are approaching home even before you open the gate, he has already “downloaded” the smell, sound, and rhythm of your footsteps into his memory.

This is why bond and training matter. A dog that knows you, trusts you, and has your scent imprinted in his mind will recognize you from any distance. Genetics give them the ability, but relationship makes it meaningful.

That’s the power of being a true dog person, you don’t just own a dog, you build a connection that even science can’t fully explain.

24/08/2025

How interesting is this?🤔🐶
Did you know that the tiny vertical groove between a dog’s nose and upper lip actually has a purpose? It’s called the vegetal groove (or philtrum), and it’s not there by accident!

Each time a dog licks its lips, a bit of saliva collects in that groove. Through a process called capillarization, the moisture travels up to the nose — helping keep it damp.

And why does that matter? Because a moist nose is much better at capturing and holding scents from the air. That’s part of what makes a dog’s sense of smell so incredibly powerful!

Nature’s design is always so clever, isn’t it?🐶❤️

24/08/2025

🛑🛑BAIE BELANGRIKE INLIGTING!!!!!🛑🛑

Neem 'n Pitbull in jou Familie in

Ek glo dat die besluit om 'n pitbull in jou huis in te bring 'n baie deeglik oorwoë besluit moet wees, en nie een wat op 'n ingewing of 'n gevoel van "hoe pragtig...ek wil een hê" geneem word nie, of om 'n pitbull as 'n statussimbool te kry of om jou manlikheid te wys.

Ek d**k die eienaars van 'n pitbull moet weet waarin hulle betrokke raak. As jy 'n ervare honde-eienaar is en bereid is om die tyd en moeite te belê om jou hond op te lei om 'n goeie burger te wees, dan sal jy waarskynlik oukei wees.

Nog een ding, selfs met die beste bedoelings en pogings, is daar geen waarborg met enige hond dat jou hond goed aangepas en gesellig sal wees nie.

Ongelukkig werk biologie net nie so nie.
Enige groot sterk hond kan gevaarlik wees en net soos ander rasse, moet jy versigtig wees om die spesifieke individu se temperament vas te stel.

Voordat jy 'n pitbull aanneem, moet jy baie navorsing doen en tyd met die ras deurbring. Hulle is dikwels baie liefdevolle en amper altyd baie aktiewe honde. Hulle benodig wel baie aandag, liefde en stimulasie. Om 'n pitbull te hê, beteken dat jy moet seker maak dat jy hulle met jou lewe bewaak... daar is baie bose mense daar buite wat pitbulls ontvoer vir hondegevegte en lokmiddel.

Hulle is nie die monsters wat die meeste mense d**k hulle is nie... hulle word net verkeerd verstaan, moet gerespekteer word en grense moet tussen kind en hond gestel word. Soos met enige ras, veral terriërs, moet jy versigtig wees wanneer jy hulle aan ander honde voorstel en/of hulle saam met ander honde hou.

Wanneer ek na baie hondeskuilings gaan, vind ek dat daar soveel verlate pitbulls is. Ek het ook verskriklike wreedheid teenoor pitbulls gehoor en gesien wat gepleeg is deur gewetenlose agterplaastelers en onverskillige mense wat pitbulls het.

Ek smeek jou dus om baie seker te wees wanneer jy 'n pitbull aanneem en om ASSEBLIEF STERILISEER.
Ons het nie meer hawelose honde in die wêreld nodig nie.

Onthou asseblief dat die knip van ore en die afkort van sterte ONWETTIG is in Suid-Afrika.
Ek glo ook dat dit wreed en onnodig is, so moenie dit asseblief aan jou hond toedien nie.

WEES 'N VERANTWOORDELIKE EIENAAR!!

24/08/2025

🛑🛑 THIS DOG IS MISSING!!
PLEASE ASSIST IF YOU DO SEE HIM!!

🛑🛑 HIERDIE HOND IS WEG!!
HELP ASB AS JY HOM SIEN!!

24/08/2025

🛑🛑VERY IMPORTANT INFO!!!!!🛑🛑

Taking a Pit Bull into your Family

I believe that the decision to bring a pit bull into the home should be a very carefully considered decision, and not one that is made on a whim or a feeling of "how gorgeous...I want one," or getting a pit bull as a status symbol or to show your masculinity.
I think the owners of a pit bull should know what they are getting into. If you are an experienced dog owner and are willing to invest the time and effort in training your dog to be a great citizen, then you will probably be fine.
One more thing, even with the best intentions and efforts, there is no guarantee with any dog, that your dog will turn out well adjusted and sociable.
Unfortunately, biology just does not work that way.
Any large strong dog can turn out to be dangerous and in just like other breeds, you do have to be careful to ascertain the particular individuals temperament.

Before adopting a pit bull you need to do a lot of research and spend time with the breed.
They are often very affectionate and almost always very active dogs.
They do need a lot of attention, love and stimulation.
Having a pit bull means you have to make sure you guard them with your life.... there are many evil people out there kidnapping pit bulls for dogfighting and baiting.

They are not the monsters that most people think they are... they just misunderstood, need to be respected and boundries need to be set between child and dog.
As with any breed, especially terriers, you need to be careful when introducing them to other dogs and/or keeping them with other dogs.

When I go to many dog shelters, I find that there are so many abandoned Pit bulls. I have also heard and seen horrendous cruelty to Pit bulls committed by unscrupulous back yard breeders and uncaring people who have pit bulls.
I therefore plead with you to be very sure when you take on a pit bull and to PLEASE STERILISE.
We do not need any more homeless dogs in the world.

Please remember cropping ears and docking tails is ILLEGAL in South Africa.
I also believe that it is cruel and unnecessary so please don't inflict this on your dog.

BE A CONSIDERED OWNER!!

14/08/2025

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WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER EXCITING FUND RAISING LUCKY DRAW PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!!!

PLEASE 🙏 ASSIST US WITH THIS SO WE CAN CARE FOR YOUR ANIMALS, BY BUYING A TICKET FOR ONLY R100 each AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THESE AMAZING PRIZES!!

ENTRIES CLOSES: 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
DRAWS TAKES PLACE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS BY DONATING THESE WONDERFUL PRIZES!🙏🙏

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ONS HET WEER N BAIE LEKKER GELUKKIGE TREKKING VIR FONDS INSAMELING WAT ONS DRINGEND NODIG HET. ASB 🙏 MENSE ONDERSTEUN ONS SODAT ONS JULLE DIERE KAN HELP!

DIE KAARTJIES IS R100 elk.

DIE SLUITINGS DATUM IS: 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
TREKKING DATUM: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025

GROOT DANKBAAN AL DIE SPONSORS VIR DIE PRYSE! 🙏🙏

01/08/2025

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DRINGEND ASB!!!

SAL DIE EIENAAR VAN HIERDIE HOND ASB JOU HOND BY DIE VET GAAN HAAL!!!!

JOU HOND IS DEUR ANDER HONDE GEBYT.

DANKIE.

Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society - CLAWS

18/07/2025

WONDERLIKE NUUS - ONS HET N BAIE GAWE PERSOON WAT VIR BIEDOW GAAN OPPAS!!

VREESLIK BAIE DANKIE 🙏🙏🥳🥳

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PLEASE HELP!!🙏🙏

Biedouw, the border collie mix is still available. She was sterilized yesterday and has been given a clear bill of health. She is not older than 7 months. She is very loyal, affectionate.
She is being fostered by Olga. Olga's accommodation is actually too small to foster a dog.
Ilse Saaiman is interested in adopting Biedouw but is away till the end of August.
Does anyone know of someone who can foster for 6 weeks?
The alternative is that the dog is sent to the Collie Association for adoption. They are full at present.
Please ask around. This dog would be a great companion for Hennie Saaiman, as she is very loyal and affectionate.
Please help🙏🙏