Owl man and residents aim to revive Gonubie Bird Sanctuary
Chris Pretorius from Makhanda-based owl rehabilitation farm, The Caring Owl, as well as interested residents from retirement village Settlers Rest, are seeking to restore the...
Campaign aims to help NSRI rescue whales
WHALE WARRIOR: Dr Deborah Roberts-Andersson presents her talk at the EL Aquarium on June 29. Pictures: TAMMY FRAYStakeholders in the whale conservancy space, including...
Owner, dog reunited after search
After a lengthy nine-day search, a social media rescue campaign and a R2,000 reward, Tucker, who went missing mere hours after arriving at his...
Dog trainer warned owners before attack
An elderly man died from his injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Stirling on May 3 and local dog training school owner,...
Pet Pals halts animal intake due to financial woes
One of East London’s most reliable post-rescue organizations has been forced to make the difficult decision of announcing to the public that they are...
Sad end to baby whale’s first visit to Orient Beach
Orient beach was a scene of emotional highs and lows on July 14, as marine experts, civilians and lifeguards attempted to save a stranded...
Dog shot after jumping over wall, left to suffer
A Vincent resident faces possible imprisonment or a fine after shooting his neighbour’s dog twice, which had to later be put down due to...
Marimba magic helps animal welfare charities at Gxarha’s Pawsitivity Festival
This Easter weekend, the Yellowwood Forest in Gxarha (Morgan Bay) will come alive with music, compassion, and community, as the Pawsitivity Festival benefits local...
Brave ‘pantless’ bikers do it for giraffe conservation
The East London Biker’s Club hosted a successful Anti-Pants Anti-Poaching ride from Beacon Bay to Gonubie on Sunday, January 22.
Bikers rocked up in their...
Spiny seahorse makes rare visit to EL shores
On May 25, our coastline received its seventh visit ever from the special and uncommon hippocampus hystrix, or the spiny/thorny seahorse at Chinsta Bay.
Found...
Clamping down on breeding season with humane sterilisation of stray cats
In the heart of East London, a small but passionate group of individuals is working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of...
ELSPCA ORGANISES MUSICAL BINGO FUNDRAISER
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East London SPCA has organised a fun Valentines Day game night that will double as a fundraiser to help take care of the...
Public wave of support saves Achi
Achi, the 11-year-old guide dog on death row, is riding a wave of public support. On Saturday, 53 locals and tourists literally took to...
Pit bulls present concern for communities
Multiple deaths as a result of these attacks have been reported and various communities are calling for these dogs to be banned.
The Society for...
Pink Fairy’s Comrades run raises R35k for animals in need
Local legend Mike Webb, affectionately known as the “Pink Fairy,” completed his 25th consecutive Comrades Marathon earlier this month in aid of Qonce SPCA...
Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals
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Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...
NSPCA encourages pet adoption over buying from shops
The National Council of SPCA’s has launched the “Adoptim: A Furry Prescription” initiative aimed at promoting pet adoption.
The initiative, which began on October 10,...
Courageous dog saves owner
Local dog Nala was released from Beacon Bay Vet last week, following emergency surgery after sustaining a bullet wound to her abdomen, while trying...
Buckaroo helps save hundreds of dogs
East London-based charity organisation, Buckaroo, recently dipped more than 150 dogs during its summer sterilisation project as part of its efforts to stop the...
Retirees join fight to conserve nature for future generations
Eco-warrior retirees at Settlers Rest Retirement Village joined forces with Caring Owls NPO this time last year to provide a safe home for rescued...
Teen’s big heart brings winter warmth to abandoned animals
A boy from Gonubie is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making a difference in this world.
Kian Gregoriou, a grade...
Animal lovers stretch to assist strays
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Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local...
Dance, discipline and dogs: A Mdantsane story
The first two dogs Ben Rexana helped were hungry strays wandering the streets of Mdantsane.
Most people walked past them. Rexana stopped.
What seemed like a...
Public wave of support saves Achi
Achi, the 11-year-old guide dog on death row, is riding a wave of public support. On Saturday, 53 locals and tourists literally took to...
Young Jecca’s inspirational birthday act helps four-legged friends
As she counts down to her 10th birthday on June 16, Jecca Bowman-Edgar is turning a day usually filled with gifts into one centred...
Animal lovers get together for first pet care summit
Pet owners, animal lovers and welfare advocates will gather at Beacon Bay Country Club this weekend for the inaugural Pet Care Summit and Breakfast...
