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Domestic Animal Rescue Group denies links to viral dog cruelty video
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (391+ words) Animal welfare organisation, Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG), has denied any link to dogs shown in a viral cruelty video circulating on social media. The Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) has distanced itself from a viral social media video that…...
The remarkable journey of Kiros: from illegal pet trade to sanctuary
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (70+ words) Kiros waits inside transport crate. While the odds of recovering a cub lost to the black market are historically low, animal welfare groups on both sides of the U. S. -Canada border refused to abandon hope. They began tracking digital clues, ranging…...
Mc Laren Circus faces scrutiny from animal rights groups over permits
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (510+ words) The Cape Argus team previously gained exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Mc Laren Circus in Milnerton, where animal rights activists, including Beauty Without Cruelty, are protesting against the use of wild animals in captivity. Animal rights organisations are challenging how…...
City of Cape Town marks World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins
1+ week, 2+ day ago (387+ words) African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, where conservation efforts are under way to protect the critically endangered species. The City of Cape Town will mark World Penguin Day on Saturday, April 25, with a renewed warning over the decline…...
The hidden cost of conservation: why uncharismatic species are overlooked
1+ week, 3+ day ago (323+ words) Conservation science is inadvertently sidelining some of the planet's most vital species because they fail to meet a human standard of "cuteness" or "charisma", according to a new study from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The research, published in the…...
Pet insurance that supports: Grace's guide-dog journey
1+ week, 5+ day ago (552+ words) Grace and Maya following her guide dog graduation In a world where insurance is often seen as a safety net for the unexpected, there's a growing shift towards something more meaningful: Turning everyday premiums into tangible community impact. One such…...
From phantom to family: the heartwarming story of Susan Badger's rescue
2+ week, 5+ day ago (762+ words) It took a community's patience, a Facebook tracking network, and the irresistible scent of Royal Farms fried chicken to finally bring "Susan Badger" in from the cold. Her journey from a construction site "burrow" to the literal queen of a…...
Bebe the parakeet: an underwater explorer with a taste for adventure
2+ week, 5+ day ago (991+ words) Bebe enjoying the outdoors. He sometimes flies off on his own, Lawyer says, but always comes back. While most parakeets are content with a swinging mirror and a bowl of seeds, Bebe is busy making history beneath the waves of…...
Blueberry and Meadow: a heartwarming tale of friendship between a three-legged dog and cat
3+ week, 3+ day ago (800+ words) In the quiet recovery wards of a Maryland veterinary hospital, an unlikely friendship was forged not through species, but through shared survival. Now, the duo has found their "forever" finish line. Last week, a Fort Washington couple with a penchant…...
Join the 8th annual Paws on the Promenade to support Mdzananda Animal Clinic
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (403+ words) Humans and their four-legged friends are gearing up for a day of fun, camaraderie, and support as the eighth annual Paws on the Promenade takes place on Sunday, 12 April, at 9am. It's time to leash up for a good cause! The…...