Mientjie Kleinhans

1000 Paws Walk event to raise money

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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10 cool things about the polar bear

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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Never buy a pet on impulse

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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