Extreme heat is coming—keep your pets cool and safe! For Dogs: For Cats: Signs of Heatstroke in Pets: If you notice these symptoms, act fast. Cool them with water or compresses (not ice) and take them to a vet immediately. Never leave pets in parked cars or walk them in temperatures above 30°C. Their safety […]
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More pet owners on the Cape Flats are facing the heartbreaking decision to surrender their pets due to financial hardship. Our outreach team works tirelessly to provide food and care, ensuring pets stay with their loving families. With your help, we can continue to support these communities. How to Donate: Bank Details: Animal Welfare Society
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To prevent residents and their pets in especially informal settlements from becoming victims of runaway fires we together with renowned Community Champion Keith Blake and colleagues from the Ottery Fire Station, Volunteer Wildfire Services, SAPS and members of the Ottery Boyz Motorcycle Club (MCC) recently took to the streets to enlighten and enable vulnerable communities.
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Stop feeding bones to your dogs—they can cause serious harm and even death. Recently, our hospital team performed an emergency procedure to remove a rotting oxtail bone from a Boxer’s infected throat. Despite our efforts, Chase sadly passed away. “All bones, regardless of size, pose a danger to dogs,” said AWS SA Spokesman Allan Perrins.
