From rescue to runway – Collars that Change Lives

From rescue to runway – Collars that Change Lives

We are seeing the ongoing rise of pet humanisation, elevating our furry companions from functional property or fond companions to full-blown, much-loved family members....
How to Protect Your Pet Against Rabies

How to Protect Your Pet Against Rabies

There’s no cure for rabies in animals, that’s why prevention is so important. Here’s how to protect your beloved pet against this deadly disease. Johannesburg,...
World Rabies Day 2025: ‘Act Now: You, Me, Community’

World Rabies Day 2025: ‘Act Now: You, Me, Community’

Rabies Centres of Excellence collaborate to strengthen rabies elimination efforts Cape Town, 22 September 2025 — Every year on 28 September, the world remembers rabies...
Don Barnes, founder of MyDogDied.com

Pet Grief Specialist Don Barnes: The Coming Shock Pet Ownership Costs

By 2026, owning a dog or cat will not just tug at your heartstrings. It will tug at your wallet. The global pet care...
Animal Anti-Cruelty League™ Durban & PMB urgently appeals for help to keep doors open

Animal Anti-Cruelty League™ Durban & PMB urgently appeals for help to...

The Animal Anti-Cruelty League Durban & PMB (AACL) has stood as a beacon of hope for vulnerable animals for decades – but without public...
Pets in Springtime: A Season of Renewal and Allergies for Our Furry Friends

Pets in Springtime: A Season of Renewal and Allergies for Our...

FOUR PAWS urges pet owners to stay alert as pollen levels rise, and dogs show signs of seasonal allergies Cape Town, 01 September 2025 –...
Every Friday up to 50 children gather in Mpophomeni Sports Stadium to train their dogs. Photo: Joseph Bracken

“We can see the way children are treated by the way...

Every Friday children in Mpophomeni, KwaZulu-Natal, gather on a field to train their dogs and also learn about animal welfare. The programme is...
7 Ways to Build a Happier, Smarter Dog Through Bootcamp‑Style Training

7 Ways to Build a Happier, Smarter Dog Through Bootcamp‑Style Training

Imagine sending your dog on a mini vacation—with a major brain boost. Bootcamp" dog training, or "board and train," is precisely what it sounds...
10 Essentials Every Dog Owner Should Have at Home

10 Essentials Every Dog Owner Should Have at Home

Being a dog owner demands careful preparation. Having the right supplies makes training your four-legged friend and reduces apparent problems as well. You are...
Amici Pet Hospital

5 Ways To Make Vet Visits Less Stressful For Your Cat

Do you routinely avoid taking your cat to the vet because it’s a stressful experience for both of you? Use these tips from global...
Taking Your Pet on Holiday

HOLIDAY PET-IQUETTE

A Guide To Taking Your Pet on Holiday Our four-legged friends are part of the family and taking them on holiday if they generally get...
From L to R - Ursula Ndhlovu, Dr Waynton Rabolao, Frank Chadinha, Carlos Andres Luna, Dr Alfred Kgasi and Honourable MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa

Gauteng Launches First Internationally Accredited Cat-Friendly Clinic

 The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, in partnership with Royal Canin, a global leader in pet nutrition, has officially opened...