A string of extraordinarily rare deep-water discoveries has sent ripples of intrigue through the scientific community after a third elusive sixgill sawshark washed ashore near the Gulu River mouth last week. The latest finding marks an…
Pet owners, animal lovers and welfare advocates will gather at Beacon Bay Country Club this weekend for the inaugural Pet Care Summit and Breakfast with Ben Rexana, an event designed to equip the community with practical pet care…
A boy from Gonubie is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making a difference in this world. Kian Gregoriou, a grade 9 pupil at Stirling High, has launched a community drive to collect blankets, pet food, bedding and monetary…
The first two dogs Ben Rexana helped were hungry strays wandering the streets of Mdantsane. Most people walked past them. Rexana stopped. What seemed like a simple act of kindness would become the beginning of a life-changing mission, one…
As she counts down to her 10th birthday on June 16, Jecca Bowman-Edgar is turning a day usually filled with gifts into one centred on kindness, compassion, and giving back. Instead of presents, the grade 4 pupil from Lilyfontein School…
East London-based charity organisation, Buckaroo, recently dipped more than 150 dogs during its summer sterilisation project as part of its efforts to stop the spread of ticks in dogs roaming the townships. To date, Buckaroo has…
Achi, the 11-year-old guide dog on death row, is riding a wave of public support. On Saturday, 53 locals and tourists literally took to the waves in support of the shipwrecked chocolate Labrador, under the determined care of Dr Pete Wood…
Achi, the 11-year-old guide dog on death row, is riding a wave of public support. On Saturday, 53 locals and tourists literally took to the waves in support of the shipwrecked chocolate Labrador, under the determined care of Dr Pete Wood…
Local dog Nala was released from Beacon Bay Vet last week, following emergency surgery after sustaining a bullet wound to her abdomen, while trying to protect her owners during an attempted robbery near their home. On the evening of June…
Local legend Mike Webb, affectionately known as the “Pink Fairy,” completed his 25th consecutive Comrades Marathon earlier this month in aid of Qonce SPCA and has successfully managed to raise R35,000 towards the care of Buffalo City’s…
Eco-warrior retirees at Settlers Rest Retirement Village joined forces with Caring Owls NPO this time last year to provide a safe home for rescued and endangered birds as part of these senior citizen’s mission to protect our local…
This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local animal welfare projects. The event features award-winning marimba bands…
EMIHLE MBANGATHA Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing local animal welfare. Davis, a vet from Wild Coast Veterinary Clinic Crossways decided…
EMIHLE MBANGATHA Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local non-profit organisation, teams up with KS Dance Studio to host a stretch class…
The National Council of SPCA’s has launched the “Adoptim: A Furry Prescription” initiative aimed at promoting pet adoption. The initiative, which began on October 10, is aimed at encouraging more awareness about the possibility of…
A Vincent resident faces possible imprisonment or a fine after shooting his neighbour’s dog twice, which had to later be put down due to its injuries. The resident shot the dog after it jumped over a wall into his back yard on May 16.…
An elderly man died from his injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Stirling on May 3 and local dog training school owner, Chantel Burger, said the tragedy could have been avoided if the owners had heeded her plea to have the…
GO CORRESPONDENT East London SPCA has organised a fun Valentines Day game night that will double as a fundraiser to help take care of the organisation’s day-to-day needs. Guests are invited to take part in a special musical bingo that…
In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative called the East London SPCA Jail and Bail 2023, where people can spend a night in a kennel…
In the heart of East London, a small but passionate group of individuals is working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of stray cats and with breeding season upon us, they are in need of the public’s support. Furever Homes, a…
