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THINK AHEAD: Make sure to remember your pets when planning your holidayPicture: PIXABAY

Top tips for travelling with your pets

It’s only a few more weeks to go until everyone breaks for the festive holidays and that means people are probably already thinking about their plans. For a lot of families, those plans will likely include their pets and it’s important…

Pet owners invited to ELAW chipathon

East London Animal Welfare (ELAW), in partnership with Identipet, will be hosting their first ever Pet Chipathon at Bellafides Private School on Saturday October 27. According to ELAW secretary Tara Sparg, the event was is focused on…

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How you could be loving your pets to death

Pampered pets may be exposed to high levels of preservatives which could contribute to disease‚ a new US study shows. These preservatives‚ known as parabens‚ were found to be higher in cat food than dog food. “Pets that primarily stay…

WELCOME GIFT: The King William’s Town SPCA is most grateful to Corry Viera, who made these toys for pets for both the East London and King William’s Town SPCA Picture: SUPPLIED

Urgent need for pet adoptions, donations

THE King William’s Town SPCA kennels and cattery are full of animals in desperate need of adoption. Annette Rademeyer of the SPCA said this week that the animal welfare body would also be facing various challenges during the year. These…

Furry family: preview

Luna, left, and her little sister, Daisy, are inseparable, spending all their time together at the Pet Pals sanctuary. The two arrived over six months ago with their feline brother Sarge. This little furry family will do anything to stick…

Looking for “Furever” homes

WELL CARED FOR: Part of WCCVC Chintsa Dogs work is to treat wounds. This pup, ‘Chomp’ was bitten on his torso by an adult dog and it punctured his abdomen. He was cared for by Safari4u’s vet team and placed into a home Pictures: SUPPLIED.

NPO vet clinic cares for Chintsa pets

Focus on animals’ health RECENTLY recognised as an official Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), Wild Coast Community Vet Clinic (WCCVC Chintsa Dogs), is making waves in and around the Chintsa community, helping pet owners with the health and…

PET CARE

George Randell’s Grade 00, Grade R and Grade 1 pupils watched a thrilling dog show hosted by Lloyd Bristow and his “cooldogz” recently. Along with witnessing some amazing tricks, the pupils were also reminded of the importance of caring…

Gemma – the cat with nine lives who found a way home after Knysna fires

In a tale of survival against the odds a 16-year-old cat with burnt paws was reunited with her owners on a smallholding that was surrounded by flames during the devastating fires in Knysna. Gemma‚ the tenacious cat who found her way home…

Adopt a pet today

Adopt don’t shop. Get a pet today and save a life. The SPCA has many cute, lovable and loyal dogs and cats waiting for your love. Go adopt a pet and give one a ‘furever’ home today.