The NSPCA’s Special Investigations Unit was involved in another successful raid on a dog fighting operation on Saturday 27 August 2016 when 9 severely injured dogs were rescued and 10 people were arrested. Assisted by members of the SAPS, personnel from the NSPCA’s Special Investigations Unit proceeded to the area where a gruesome scene
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After I finished my puppy classes I enrolled in an obedience class. It is at the same school as I did my puppy classes and is called Elementary Obedience. As the name says it is very basic obedience. The course was three months and I enjoyed it so much! At the end we passed our
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A cat’s whiskers add to her looks, but they also do much more! Read all about it in your August 2016 issue of Animaltalk. Here’s a sneak peek: Do whiskers keep kitty upright? It is actually a myth that whiskers assist the cat with balance. Like all mammals, the inner ear regulates balance and tracks
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As part of our socialisation, we have to go out and experience as many things as possible. We went to an expo and there were loads of people and things to see. There was a helicopter and people could pay to go up and fly around! We didn’t go fly but Mom took me closer
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I’ve been in my new home for three months now. I thought I’d show you how much I’ve grown. This was my very first dog bed when I came home, so I still like it very much. Mom says I’ve outgrown it just a bit. So she obviously had to take a photo! Here I
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Making the decision to become a pet owner should never be taken lightly. You would never buy a house or decide to start a family without considering your current lifestyle and finances and how such a decision would impact your life. While pets are wonderful companions, they are a responsibility. Just like a new baby,
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The humans organised a whole bunch of Guide Dog puppies to have a playdate at Walkhaven dog park. We had such a blast! Mom says we played like only Guide Dog Labradors can play. Here are some photos. We were in the dam, found some mud, and tried out a shell filled with water while the humans
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I am very lucky that Mom can take me to work with her and that she works in a dog-friendly office. And that all the people at the office love dogs. The hardest part of the day is when I have to be still while Mom does some work. But here are a few pictures
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Misha, a friend of Mom’s, owns a horse called Melissa, and she invited us for a visit. Meeting big and different animals is good for my socialisation. We went for a walk through the property. Here I am right at the back, checking things out. Then we went to put Melissa in her stable and
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This is just a few photos of us having fun at the park. As you can see the most fun is splashing and running! There is also a video of me splashing and playing in the water! Next time I visit a stable yard and go to a restaurant!
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So I have lots to tell you today. Often an old age home or senior groups at a church will contact S A Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (GDA) and request a visit. As puppy raisers, our moms and dads are then asked to volunteer some of their time to take us to meet some
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Winner: Large Kwik, a six-year-old Border Collie bitch, was simply made to excel in agility. She is a 6th generation dog,
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