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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Go People – Shendl Rewitzky
This week we chat with Shendl Rewitzky, owner of Bark & Beyond, which produces a range of locally-made nutritious and delicious dog treats and...
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...
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...
