Prisoners for Profit



Puppy Mills in South Africa

Despite the growing number of dogs languishing in shelters across South Africa, unscrupulous breeders continue to churn out litter after litter, not only contributing to pet-overpopulation, but reaping the rewards while those in their ‘care’ suffer.
If you buy a puppy from a pet store or an unregistered breeder, over the internet or through a newspaper classified ad, you could be perpetuating the abuse.  Reputable breeders don’t sell their puppies in this way, but puppy mills do.  


*Reprinted with kind permission from Canine Zone and Sam Scott

Lost & Found Procedures


Rescue Rehab SA provide this fantastic guide on what to do if your beloved pet goes missing, or if you find a stray. The info below focuses particularly on the area from Milnerton through Melkbosstrand and beyond, but has some really important general info and steps to follow.
Thanks to Dave Thorpe and RRSA for the info provided. 

Animal Defenders :: Lions from South America

Spirit of freedom


In October 2015, the lives of 33 big cats will change irrevocably for the better. 

After enduring years of captivity and brutal abuse as circus performers, the lions are expected to set foot on African soil for the first time, where they will live out the rest of their lives in their natural habitat and enjoy the closest thing to freedom they have ever known. 


To everyone at Caim, and all those involved in the paving project, we cannot even begin to thank you enough for the...
Posted by F.A.W (Fisantekraal Animal Welfare) on Sunday, 11 October 2015

FAW Paving Project

In August 2015, we started our second project at FAW (Fisantekraal Animal Welfare) in Durbanville.

The area outside their clinic was in desperate need of upgrading as it became very muddy in the wet weather making it difficult to keep the area sanitary.  Dogs and people alike would come in covered in mud.
The dusty parking area - 2015
In 2013, we paved the area directly outside the facility and extended the roof to provide cover from the elements.  The area outside was originally stone chips which was problematic for hygiene and the roof only covered a small area.

GoPro: Fireman Saves Kitten


Elsa

Abandoned in a backyard and left to starve, Elsa is now thriving

Training & Behaviour :: Aversion

I found this helpful article that covers behavioural issues and how to deal with them. 
Visit their site here  Pooch Paws 

Contrary to what you see on the television you can not cure your dog in 60 minutes and there is no ‘magic cure’. 

You need patience, hard work, time and a lot of effort to correct a behaviour problem.