OPINION – East London Residents share views on pit bull saga

The Pit Bull Federation of SA recently said in a statement that the owners of pit bulls which attacked or killed people should be...

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...

Running merman vet rakes in R30K for stray animals

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Dr Roger Davis took on the Discovery Surfers Challenge this past weekend, dressed as a merman no less, and raised R30,000 for ailing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Pupils raise thousands to assist turtles

Five friends from Stirling High School went to the East London Aquarium to celebrate a birthday and left vowing to raise funds for washed-up...

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...

Animal lovers stretch to assist strays

EMIHLE MBANGATHA Animal lovers and wellness enthusiasts in East London can look forward to an unusual event on November 23, when Furever Fixed, a local...

ELSPCA ORGANISES MUSICAL BINGO FUNDRAISER

GO CORRESPONDENT  East London SPCA has organised a fun Valentines Day game night that will double as a fundraiser to help take care of the...

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...

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...

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...

Spend 12 hours in a kennel for SPCA

In a bid to meet their financial obligations to the animals, Meyers Motors Bazaar has partnered with the SPCA on an exciting fundraising initiative...

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...

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...

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...

Sunnyridge residents living in fear of pit bull

Residents of Landa Avenue in Sunnyridge extension are living in fear of a neighbour’s pit bull, which is prone to attacking, maiming and killing...

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,...

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...

Pink Fairy’s marathon effort raises R23k for Qonce SPCA

Michael Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, recently completed the Comrades Marathon to raise funds for animal welfare. He ran his 23rd consecutive marathon...

SPCA fleet back on road

Earlier this year, the SPCA reached out via social media requesting help after five of their fleet vehicles could not be used anymore due...

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...