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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Bella

Bella

🐾✨ MEET BELLA ✨🐾 📍 Johannesburg Say hello to Bella – the cutest little pocket-sized love bug you’ll ever meet! 💕 This teeny 7-year-old Miniature Pinscher x Dachshund girl is proof that the best things really do come in small packages 🐶💫 Bella is the definition of a...

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Jack

🐾✨ MEET JACK! ✨🐾 📍 Johannesburg If you love big personality in a small, sporty body… Jack is your guy! 😍 This 2-year-old Jack Russell boy is energetic, clever, affectionate, and always up for an adventure. 🌿 Jack’s favourite things 🐕 Sniffaris, hikes & exploring...

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Blackie

Blackie

🐾 MEET BLACKIE – YOUR HAPPY, HANDSOME BESTIE 🐾 📍 Johannesburg ⏰ DEADLINE: END JANUARY 2026 💔 Gorgeous Blackie, a 2–4 year old male Labrador mix, arrived on a kind family’s doorstep confused, and not knowing where to go. 💔 he asked for help in the only way he knew how....

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Doug

Doug

🐾 MEET DOUG – YOUR GENTLE SOULMATE 🐾 📍 Kensington, Johannesburg⏰ DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2026 💔 Doug’s story started with loud fireworks and a very scared boy showing up at a kind family’s home looking for safety. They opened their hearts and doors to the boy… but sadly,...

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Buster

Buster

✨🐾 MEET BUSTER – URGENT! 🐾✨ Pretoria Stop scrolling… because Buster is MAGNIFICENT 😍 This stunning 4-year-old Belgian Shepherd girl is bursting with personality, joy, and love — and she urgently needs a forever home. 💔➡️🏡 🌟 Why Buster will steal your heart: 🐕...

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Oreo

Oreo

Oreo is a 3yr female, she needs someone dog wise, friendly loving girl once she trusts you, will do anything for a treat but she can be a little nervy of sudden movements, she is good with other male dogs after an intro (she is scared of other dogs) Learning to play...

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