Cape Town Launches New Domestic Animal Survey
Let’s just hope this doesn’t lead to the return of those “dog licenses” our parents had to pay.
New Details About What Happened To Gene Hackman’s Three Dogs Have Surfaced
Medical investigators are still working to clarify the cause of deaths, but a new report paints a different picture of the scene, adding another layer of confusion to an already distressing case.
French Woman Allegedly Throws Dog Off OR Tambo Balcony, Now Under Medical Care: Police Confirm
In a strange incident at OR Tambo International Airport, a French woman allegedly threw her dog over a third-floor balcony in the early hours of Friday morning.
Kruger National Park Mourn ‘Ben’ After Anti-Poacher K9 Killed By Crocodile
Ben was conducting an exercise with his handler, which he had partnered with for eight years when he was attacked while quenching his thirst at a riverbank.
The SPCA Warns Owners Not To Shave Double-Coated Dogs This Summer
The warning comes after a recent incident where a husky died from heatstroke after being shaved.
Watch Critical Moment Dog Started House Fire After Chewing Into Portable Phone Battery [Video]
The public is urged to exercise caution with lithium-ion batteries, including storing them out of reach of children and pets.
Cape Town’s Museum Of Dogs Showcases The Cultural Importance Of Pooches
The Museum of Dogs in Cape Town offers a genuinely unique experience.
Capetonians Are All Asking The Same Question: Will Lulu Win?
Known as a ‘symbol of the Cape zeitgeist’ by her adoring fans, the groundswell of support for Lulu has been growing increasingly frenzied over the last few days, with banners proclaiming “Lulu ’24” now a common sight across the metro.
City Of Cape Town Acknowledges Highly-Trained ‘Paw Patrol’ For Increased Drug Seizures
Cape Town’s highly-trained ‘K9’ crime-fighting dog unit has a whole bunch of really good boys.
Cape Town Confirms Cases Of Rabies In Two Family Dogs, But No Need To Panic
Despite the seriousness of the disease, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has urged everyone not to panic.
“A Treat Of Happy, Positive And Feel-Good Nonsense” – Meet The Finalists For This Year’s Funniest Comedy Pet Photo Awards [Images]
The internet may be a harrowing and cold place at times, but we can always rely on solid cute content of our favourite fuzzy critters to warm our hearts.
Italy Bans Puppy Yoga On Animal Welfare Grounds
“This type of activity is detrimental to the dogs’ wellbeing and only brings financial advantages to those who run the classes.”
Animal Welfare Warns Cape Town Pet Owners About Dogs Eating Tik-Laced Faeces
Dogs being poisoned after ingesting suspected drug-laced faeces has already happened in more than one alleged incident in Claremont and Camps Bay.
Why Simon’s Town Celebrated This One Great Dane Called Just Nuisance On Saturday
The Great Dane, who died 80 years ago this week, was the first dog in the world to receive an official Royal Navy rank.
Cape Town Dogs Are Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Those who didn’t know about the city’s animal by-laws might be shocked to hear that any dog that barks continuously for three minutes in a 30-minute period is considered a problem and the owner may get a R500 fine.
Adorable Sheepdog In Training Tried To Herd A Giant Sheep Statue [Video]
The confused moment a hard-working border collie attempted to herd a giant sheep statue after thinking it was part of her flock is enthralling the internet.
A Mysterious Respiratory Illness Is Affecting Dogs All Across The US [Video]
The sickness, and how it spreads, is a mystery.
The ‘Barkitecture’ Trend Has People Designing Their Homes Around Their Pets
The trend has been fuelled by Americans’ obsession with home-improvement shows and social media glory.
Watch The SPCA Break Windows To Save Dogs Trapped In Hot Car
After about four hours of begging the woman to open a window or release the dogs, the SPCA officers became gatvol of her idiocy and decided to smash the windows.
Pitch Pawfect: Three Dogs Feature As Barking Soloists With Danish Orchestra [Video]
Bizarrely enough, the addition of the canine instrumentalists is not a new adjustment to the piece but was written into the music in the 1700’s.
Inventors Of ‘Virtual Fence’ Collar For Dogs Are Now Working On New Pet ‘Smartphone’
[imagesource:twitter/@HaloCollar] “Hello? Yes, this is dog speaking,” is how a smartphone for dogs manifests in my imagination, but the reality is less fantastical and more a technological feat of great minds. In the ever-evolving world of pet tech, the Halo Collar, which harnesses the power of the internet of things (IoT) with Wi-Fi and GPS […]
That Ozzie Castaway Revealed How Helping His Dog Survive For Three Months At Sea Helped Him Survive Too [Video]
When Timothy Shaddock quit his corporate job and moved to Mexico to pursue his dream of sailing solo across the ocean, he probably didn’t quite realise what the big blue had in store for him.
Meet The World’s Oldest Dog Ever
The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, has celebrated his 31st birthday and secured himself a nice bone by becoming the oldest dog in the world. That’s 217 in doggie years.
Terminally Ill Woman’s Pet Dog Sniffs Out One-In-22 Million Perfect Kidney Donor Match On Beach
Dog read backwards is god, after all.
SA’s Pit Bull Surrender Situation Is Getting Out Of Hand
The SPCA is completely overwhelmed with the “unprecedented” (yep, that word is rearing its ugly head again) amount of pit bulls being surrendered in SA.
Cape St Francis Holidaymakers With Dogs Have A Problem This Year
For those who plan on heading to St Francis Bay this December, and especially those taking their dogs along, there’s a change worth taking note of.
Show This To People Who Insist On Dressing Up Their Pets For Halloween
I know it’s cute and guaranteed to score a few extra likes on the ‘Gram, but maybe that’s not the most important thing here.
Friday Morning Spice
SA pit bull pet ban. Massive sales for Elon’s perfume. Drunk fans in Qatar will go to ‘special zones’. Scarlett J’s awkward scene with Joaquin Phoenix.
New Study: Your Dog Literally Weeps With Joy When You Come Home
It’s well-known that dogs release tears as an eye-cleaning mechanism, but it is the first time that a study has linked emotion to the release of tears in any non-human animal.
Durban Dog One, Robbers Zero [Video]
The title of ‘Good Boy’ must be bestowed upon a dog in Durban for chasing four would-be robbers off of its property.