Best Friend Day

Today we celebrate Best Friend Day, and, in our opinion, you don’t get a better best friend than your 4 legged furry buddies! Life wouldn’t be the same without best friends. They’re the friends that can be counted on to be there at a moment’s notice. The ones who love, laugh, support, and cherish –…

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Pug Rescue 2022 Calendar

Pug Rescue has just launched their beautiful 2022 calendars and we are SUPER excited! They will look amazing on your wall or as a Christmas gift. All proceeds are used to help us help Pugs in need in South Africa. Click here to place your order today. FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Owl gifts this festive season

Give a hoot with owl gifts this festive season. The festive season is around the corner. It is a time of giving, showing our appreciation to those around us. It serves as a reminder to us, to be grateful for what we have.  Nature has provided solace to many during these trying times – you…

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Dog breeds that come from South Africa

In celebration of Heritage Day, we take a look at African Dog Breeds: 10 Canines That Come From South Africa. When most people think of Africa, they think of safari, wild animals, deserts, braais, and scorching heat. Africa’s native dog breeds rarely come on the list, but Africa has a handful of dog breed varieties…

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Pug Rescue South Africa

The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not come back. – Stanley Coren Sadly for the 2 289 Pugs that have been surrendered to Pug Rescue South Africa since 2008, this fear came true. Unlike your much-loved Pugs, the Pugs at Pug Rescue South Africa are dependent on a welfare offering…

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Hartebeespoort Animal Welfare Society

HAWS – Hartebeespoort Animal Welfare Society –  is a registered non-profit organization that provides welfare services for abandoned, neglected and abused pets as well as farm and wild animals. HAWS also has a sterilization clinic for the animals of less privileged members of our community. We welcome volunteers to assist us in all aspects of…

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Wetnose Animal rescue Centre

Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre was opened in April 1999 – July 1999, as a registered non-profit organisation devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Wet Nose has a Right to Life policy, which means that we do not put animals to sleep unless they are suffering and it is…

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Love Pugs Day 2011 at Walkhaven Dog Park

This year was the marking of our second Love Pugs day for Valentine’s day in aid of HAWS – Hartebeespoort Animal Society. What a better way to spend a day of love, than with your best friends!!! Along with the day we had a few stalls selling a variety of products such as Recipe Jars.…

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