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Gerrie Nel to prosecute Thandi Modise on charges of animal abuse

July 19, 2018

AfriForum and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) today announced during a media conference that Adv Gerrie Nel, Head of the civil rights organisation’s private prosecution unit, will privately prosecute Thandi Modise, chairperson of the National Council of Provinces. The NSPCA responded to a complaint received in July 2014 and came […]

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Jail sentence for dog fighting

July 13, 2018

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) were alerted by a brave member of the public who reported that a teenage boy and his uncle, Mr James Bennie, were involved in organised dog fighting at a property in Eden Park, Ekurhuleni in August 2016. NSPCA Inspector Nadia Hansa and Senior Inspector Kingstone Siziba of the Alberton

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Keeping pets active at boarding kennels

July 5, 2018

Choosing the ideal boarding kennel for your beloved pet can be difficult. One thing that most pet parents worry about is how their pets will be entertained while at the kennel. BKC Boarding Kennels answers these two questions: Q: How are the pets being occupied at the kennels? A: At BKC Boarding Kennels we have

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Helping the vulnerable

July 3, 2018

The Tekkie Tax team is known for their braveness and they did again – they braved the bitter cold night on the Centurion Mall rooftop to create awareness for the vulnerable people and their animals. They also collected food parcels from John Dory’s and handed it to homeless people. To ensure that the brave people

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10 Tips to help set up your own Koi pond

June 21, 2018

Koi-keeping is a relaxing, stress-relieving hobby. Koi are intelligent and can be taught to eat from your hand. They can also hear well and respond to your voice! Koi appreciate in value as they grow. The word Koi comes from the Japanese word ‘Nishikigoi’, meaning ‘brocaded carp’. The average lifespan of a Koi is 25

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Help the vulnerable with Tekkie Tax Hobo Day

June 14, 2018

Instead of complaining about the cold, think of the people and vulnerable animals who don’t have a warm place to stay or something to eat. You can do your share to assist these people and pets, by taking part in the 24 hours Hobo for Tekkie Tax campaign on 30 June. Show your support by

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Stop canned lion hunting and lion cub petting

June 7, 2018

Canned lion hunting is still as real as rhino poaching, and many people are not aware how they unknowingly assist in this inhumane industry. If you want to know how you can help, read Richard Peirce’s latest book, Cuddle Me Kill Me, exposes the shocking truth of captive lion breeding- exploitation, cruelty, lies and a

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Heavily pregnant goat saved by SPCA

June 6, 2018

A heavily pregnant goat, savagely trussed up and carelessly tossed onto the back of a bakkie, was rescued by the Sandton SPCA. The severely distressed animal who had been lying in the parked vehicle outside a butchery in Cyrildene for two hours, had its front and back legs tethered so tightly that it restricted circulation

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Traveling by air with pets requirements

June 5, 2018

Two interesting questions answered about travelling by air with pets: Q: What should a pet crate look like when travelling by air? A: To ensure that your pet travels comfortably, PETport custom-makes crates for your pets. The ideal crate should be similar to: Q: What information should I have ready when booking an

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Veterinary physiotherapist applications open to register with SAVC

June 4, 2018

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) recently announced that the veterinary -and para-veterinary professions are welcoming new para-veterinary professionals on board as veterinary physiotherapists. The council requested that applications for registration or authorisation need to be submitted as soon as possible but before or on Friday, 22 June 2018 to. To submit your applications, or

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No dignity for dead dog – family apologises

June 1, 2018

In the latest update on the dog dumping saga in Kensington, the family involved has offered an unreserved apology for their actions, and has accepted full responsibility. The family experienced a traumatic weekend following the sudden death of a family member and the accidental death of their dog. They however, acknowledge that this does not

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No dignity for dead dog – further information

June 1, 2018

The man behind the heartless dumping of the body of a family dog this week is a leading member of the legal fraternity. Adam Anderson, head of litigation at Bowman Gilfillan, one of the largest Sandton-based law firms, was caught on CCTV opening the boot of his Mercedes Benz, and glancing around before dumping the

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