Despite 2023 being a difficult year for the dog rescue centre, Dogtown South Africa, got to relish in many tail-wagging highs and achievements! Pretoria, South Africa (08 January 2024)…
For over eight years, the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation have been behind the scenes of all kinds of rescues from illegally-traded chameleons to struggling lions. Now, their next rescue (a…
When Otis the chocolate Labrador went missing two years ago, hope of his return had slowly fizzled out. But, over the weekend, a series of miracles took place—the ripple effect…
Birthday champion Greta Wilson (who previously swam multiple icy laps to make a difference in the lives of dogs) was up to some birthday good again recently. This time honouring…
Xolani Lawo has a pretty unique talent. He has a way with penguins so special, it’s earned him the title of the Penguin Whisperer. But, his mission is about a…
Trainee Inspector Lindo Mbele (who fearlessly braved a tree climb barefoot to save a kitten) was recently up to his heroic antics again, this time for a little pooch wedged…
When criminals attempted to invade a home, ‘Trouble’ the tiny hero puppy didn’t hesitate to protect his family and bravely helped chase the intruders away: Khayelitsha, South Africa (11…
A mother and daughter duo are the unsung fairy godmothers of animals in their community. For seven years, they’ve taken in as many downtrodden friends as possible, and continue to…
12-year-old eco-champ Romario Valentine is rallying the troops for a festive fundraiser that hopes to play an important role in restoring Marion Island (AKA seabird island) to its haven status….
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has compiled their ‘PAWsome Stories’ pocket book—a reminder of all the successful tales animal heroes have made possible: South Africa (22 November…
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