Public Outcry Led by BarkingMad SA Halts Sale of Live Animals

BarkingMad SA, a leading animal welfare organisation, was alerted to deeply concerning information that a new pet retail franchise was, as confirmed in video footage, selling live animals in its store. On Friday, 20 September 2025, BarkingMad founder Tracy McQuarrie...

Dog Aggression at the Vet

Dog aggression may stem from the fact that many dogs have a phobia of vet visits. The smells, the presence of many strangers, and general noises and sounds, like other dogs barking, can be very upsetting and stressful for your dog. Classic Condition, or Associative...

Car Travel: 13 Tips to Prepare Your Dog

Car travel doesn't have to be as daunting as you may think. If your dog is already taking short trips, that is a bonus, and conditioning them for a more extended trip only requires raising the criteria.  You’re going to teach them to settle down in the car for more...

Intelligent Dogs: Are Some Dog Breeds More Intelligent Than Others?

Intelligent Dogs: Are Some Dog Breeds More Intelligent Than Others? This question is both good and interesting. The answer, however, is far more complex and relies heavily on how we define animal intelligence. Evaluating a dog’s intelligence can be very complex and...

Dog meets cat: Can We Get a Cat if We Have Two Large Dogs?

Dog meets cat! Not all dogs are cat-friendly. Fortunately, most, even old dogs, can be trained to accept a cat or kitten into the family. There are several different ways to introduce your resident dogs to a new kitten; however, always remember that the fastest way to...

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Beast & Medusa

Beast & Medusa

🐾 Meet Beast & Medusa 📍 Witbank, Mpumalanga ❗ URGENT – They need a home together! This stunning 3-year-old Weimaraner x Rottweiler duo share one heart and one mission: finding their forever family. 💛 💙 Beast Beast is the goofy clown of the pair — confident, silly,...

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Westley

Westley

🌟 Meet Westley – The Bullie With the Best Ears in SA! 🌟 (Gauteng) Gorgeous Westley is a 1-year-old Bull Terrier blend with a face you’ll fall in love with instantly… and those magnificent ears? Truly a masterpiece. 😍🐶 Westley is the definition of fun, energy and...

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Kush

Kush

🐾✨ Meet Kush – Our Little Adventure Girl! ✨🐾 6-Month-Old Terrier Blend – URGENTLY Seeking Her Forever Family Kush is a happy-go-lucky bundle of energy who is ready to wiggle her way into someone’s heart! At just 6 months old, she’s playful, curious, and full of life —...

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Rascal

Rascal

Rascal is a 9yr male, friendly boy (can be a wee bit nervous of new faces) good with other dogs, good with well trained children, not a clingy or hectically busy boy Rascal is with us in Centurion contact [email protected] for an application form

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Spot and flash

Spot and flash

🐶 Meet Spot & Flash – Gauteng Bonded Jack Russell Brother Duo (2 years old) If Yin and Yang were dogs… they’d be Spot & Flash — the perfect pair of opposite personalities who balance each other beautifully. These two adorable Jack Russell brothers are looking...

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Sarge & Lexi

Sarge & Lexi

🌟 Meet Sarge & Lexi – The Dynamic Duo! 🌟 📍 Northern Cape 💛 Bonded pair | Must be adopted together Say hello to Sarge and Lexi, two incredibly special 5-year-old besties who are searching for a loving forever home together. They’ve spent their whole lives side by...

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Snowy

Snowy

Meet Snowy ❄️🤍 Western Cape If sunshine could grow fur… it would look exactly like Snowy! This gorgeous 2-year-old Maltese mix boy is medium-sized, gentle, soft-natured and utterly lovable. Snowy is the definition of a family dog. He adores kids 👧🧒, loves his humans,...

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Kit Kat, Bubbles & Buttercup

Kit Kat, Bubbles & Buttercup

Meet Kit Kat & Her Twins – Bubbles & Buttercup 📍 Cape Town This adorable little trio of love is hoping to find a home together — but we know life doesn’t always allow that, so we’re open to the right individual homes too. 🖤 Kit Kat – The Tiny Panther Queen (2...

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Milo

Milo

Meet MILO – The Pocket-Sized Labrador! 💛 (Gauteng) If you’ve ever wished Labradors came in fun-sized, Milo is your dream come true! This 3-year-old Jack Russell x Lab mix has all the Labby love, joy, and loyalty… just in a compact, adorable package. Milo is pure...

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