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ANIMALS 101 – KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING HALLOWEEN

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR A SPOOKTACULAR SEASON. Halloween is around the corner and it is a time of excitement, creativity, and community spirit. However, while the festivities can be enjoyable for many, they also pose several risks to our beloved pets. The increased foot traffic, unusual costumes, and abundance of candy...

ANIMALS 101 – DO YOU HAVE A PET EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN?

ENSURING THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR FURRY FAMILY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! In light of the weather disaster in the USA, I want to highlight again the importance of having a pet emergency plan in place. A pet emergency plan is crucial for safeguarding your pets...

ANIMALS 101 – HAS YOUR PITBULL BEEN OUT RECENTLY?

THE PUBLIC IS BLAMING THE WRONG END OF THE LEASH. There has always been an "issue" regarding Pitbulls, power breeds, and dog attacks. However, in 2022, the crisis exploded and has not improved since. How many pitbull breeders do you think stopped breeding or allowed their pitbulls to have litters...

ANIMALS 101 – CAN YOU HEAR THE DOLPHIN’S CRY?

A CALL FOR CHANGE, A TIME TO EMPTY THE TANKS Since the recent passing of Khethiwe, the youngest dolphin at uShaka Marine World, the animal rights world is faced with not just sadness, or anger, but a duty to highlight the ethics of keeping marine mammals (and other wildlife) in...
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ANIMALS 101 – BAD EXCUSES FOR GIVING PETS AWAY!

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS HAVE HEARD IT ALL, NO JOKES! Surrendering animals is an all-year-round thing, but especially close to holidays and the first few weeks into the new year, shelters and rescues are overwhelmed, so much, that some have to say “We are full” and can’t take in any more. ...

ANIMALS 101 – WHY DO RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS SPAY AND NEUTER THEIR PETS?

SPAYING AND NEUTERING HAS MANY BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH, BEHAVIOUR & COMMUNITY BENEFITS. When it comes to the animals we choose to share our lives with, it is our responsibility to keep them safe, and healthy and to meet all their needs.  We also need to make sure that they do not...

ANIMALS 101 – YOU ARE SOMEONE…….YOU DO SOMETHING.

EMPOWERING ANIMAL RESCUE THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT. Animal rescue is not just a job; it’s a calling that demands immense physical and emotional resilience. Those who dedicate their lives to this cause face daily challenges that go far beyond the average workday. They juggle the complexities of rescuing, caring for, and...

ANIMALS 101 – THE HIDDEN COSTS OF GIFTING PETS

WHY BUYING ANIMALS FOR THE ELDERLY CAN BACKFIRE. Gifting a pet to an elderly parent or loved one may seem like a thoughtful gesture aimed at providing companionship and alleviating loneliness. However, the reality of pet ownership often reveals a more complex picture. While animals can indeed offer joy and...
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ANIMALS 101 – HELP! MY PARROT IS MISSING!

WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOUR PARROT GOES MISSING? Missing parrots seem to be a frequent occurrence in our area lately and since these birds are human-imprinted, it is hazardous for them outside, especially when it is cold and windy. We understand that accidents can happen, but for me, if...

ANIMALS 101 – PLANNING TO GET A PARROT OR HAVE ONE?

ADVICE FOR CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE PARROT PARENTS. Parrots, especially African Grey parrots are popular pets, but unfortunately, many owners don’t realize the extreme level of care these highly intelligent, high-maintenance birds require. The combination of their high intelligence and their long life expectancy makes them one of the highest maintenance pets...

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