The 2018 1000 Paws Walk for SPCA will be held on Sunday 15 July 2018 at the usual venue – Hilton College. This joint fundraising event of the SPCA branches of Pietermaritzburg, Umngeni-Howick and Mooi River & District sees hundreds of dogs and their owners sharing the 2km and 4km walks through the school’s scenic
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If you are a fan of animated animal movies, don’t miss the launch of Duck Duck Goose at the end of June. This is a story about two orphaned ducklings who are separated from their flock by a bachelor goose, Peng. Initially he doesn’t want to help the ducklings, but then injures himself. Under the
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Would you like to win tickets to see ‘Ilse of Dogs‘? This animation tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. All the canine pets of Megasaki City are sent to an island, which is actually a vast garbage dump. Atari sets off on an adventure to find his bodyguard-dog, Spots,
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BKC Pet Boarding offers pets ideal boarding kennels at affordable prices. Without compromising on service and quality, these kennels offer a range of services to ensure that your pet is well looked after while you are away. Q: What makes BKC the ideal boarding kennel? A: BKC is situated on the outskirts of Benoni in
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We are often advised not to share our food with our pet. But, are there human foods that our pets can benefit from? Dr Anne Fraser of the Ladybrand Dierekliniek gave us a breakdown of the effects of certain human foods on our pets. According to Dr Fraser cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they can’t
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Awesome facts about the polar bear: 1. Transparent fur Polar bears appear white, but their fur is actually transparent. It only appears white because it reflects visible light. To humans and other animals who can see only visible light, the bears appear to blend in with their snowy surroundings. But reindeer, who polar bears sometimes
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[Advertorial] Emigrating to another country can be daunting. There are just so much to think about and to get ready, and if your pets are joining you on the life-changing journey, it is best to start planning long in advance. Each country has its own set of rules and documentation requirements and it is necessary
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Cats spend many hours of their lives grooming themselves. It keeps their coat soft, clean from debris and dead hair as well as stimulating blood circulation. This is perfectly natural, but excessive grooming can lead to problems with hairballs. Excessive grooming Small amounts of hair can pass through the cat’s digestive system without any problems.
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It is very common to hear people refer to their pets as their ‘children’. It wasn’t always like this. Back in the day, a dog was just a dog. Many dogs lived outside the house, with their owners feeling that if the dog has food and water, he is well taken care of. This picture
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Why and how to do your homework before getting a new pet Far too many people live with the sad consequences of obtaining a pet on impulse. This can range from having to surrender or re-home the pet due to circumstances, to spending thousands of rands on veterinary bills or even the tragic death of
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As the beautiful colours of autumn are all around us and the leaves drop off the trees, winter makes its approach known with the chill of the morning and evening air. You may be tucked snugly in your warm bed, but where is your dog? Should he have a spot indoors or can dogs sleep
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