Fireworks can frighten even pets that have never reacted before. Learn how to prepare a safe indoor space, check microchip details, prevent escapes, brief a pet sitter and know what to do if your dog or cat goes missing.
The popular 3-3-3 rule suggests rescue dogs need three days to decompress, three weeks to learn a routine and three months to settle. But is there scientific evidence for these timelines? Animal behaviourist Sascha Odayar explores what research tells us about stress, behavioural change and helping adopted dogs adjust at their own pace.
Finding a genuinely dog-friendly place isn’t always easy, especially when your dog has specific needs. Sasha Wein introduces Zani Koen, her dog Soda and WozaPaws, a South African platform helping owners discover parks and walking trails that suit them.
Cape Cluster brings championship breed shows and Rally Dog to Stellenbosch on 24–25 October 2026. Discover how breed judging really works, what Rally Dog involves and why teamwork, not perfection, is the real prize.
When a routine lump check led to a mast cell tumour diagnosis, two-year-old pointer Phoenix lost a leg. Her owner Carla shares how rehab, training and community got her back to trail running again.
Choosing the right dog breed starts with honest questions about your energy, home, family and time. Discover which breeds suit active, relaxed, family and apartment lifestyles, plus the local South African breeds we love.
Searching for a pet-friendly rental can be heartbreaking. Behaviour consultant Ilse Fourie explores why landlords say no, and how everyday care, considerate neighbourliness and an honest pet CV help keep doors open for pets.
Popular sire syndrome happens when one admired stud dog fathers too many litters, shrinking a breed’s gene pool. Learn why genetic diversity matters and how responsible breeders protect the long-term health of purebred dogs.
A bite isn’t the only way to be exposed to rabies. Learn what counts as an exposure, the first aid step that matters most, and why every South African pet-owning household needs this checklist.
Belgian Malinois Igor lost a leg to amputation but never lost his drive. Now, alongside handler Zelna Truter, he’s back competing in dog sport, proving three legs are no match for one huge heart.