SPCA

From Suburb Sensation to Naval Base Nap: Gordy The Elephant Seal is Back!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025 4,163 0

Just two days after his unforgettable suburban stroll, Gordy the elephant seal has resurfaced in Simon’s Town… still big, still blubbery and still ridiculously adorable.   Western Cape, South Africa…

Elephant Seal Safely Returned to Ocean After Cape Town Suburb Stroll

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025 85,498 0

It took a village, and then some, to help an elephant seal find his way back to the sea, but what unfolded was nothing short of extraordinary.   Western Cape,…

Artists Who Love Animals, There’s a Wall Waiting for You! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025 55 0

Artists who love animals and want to see every shelter floof find its forever home, the Tshwane SPCA is looking for you! They’re looking for people willing to transform a…

Unicyclist Helps Team SPCA Raise a Fortune for Animal Welfare

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025 328 0

If you saw a unicyclist grinding through the Cape Town Cycle Tour this past weekend, just know you saw a legend on the move. Gidian Jacobs undertook the full length…

Sergeant’s Devotion: A Heartfelt “Tail” of Love Loss, and Hope

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 11, 2025 406 0

In Gugulethu, a grieving dog named Sergeant has touched hearts with his unwavering loyalty, waiting outside the SAPS station for an owner who will never return – proof that love…

A Tale of Hope Unfolds as SPCA Rescues Distressed Mare and Her Little Foal

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024 309 0

A touching story of community spirit emerged in Pacaltsdorp when a mare was discovered lying down helplessly with her foal beside her. The Garden Route SPCA, along with local firefighters…

After Adopting Animals, Epic Artist Gives SPCA a New Mural!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 6, 2024October 4, 2024 308 0

Not only did epic artist Chris Wevers change the lives of two dogs by adopting them from the Springs SPCA, but he also left the organisation a special gift to…

Durban SPCA’s Kennels Sleepover Raises Over R170k on International Homeless Animals Day

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024 299 0

Animal lovers endured a night of discomfort in kennels, experiencing firsthand the challenges faced by hundreds of homeless furbabies.   Durban, South Africa (20 August 2024) – The 17th of…

Heroes With Heart: Inside the World of Durban and Coast SPCA

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2024August 2, 2024 438 0

Caring for abandoned and injured animals demands an extraordinary heart, and the staff at Durban & Coast SPCA possess it in abundance.   Durban, South Africa (04 August 2024) –…

Injured Baboon Kabili Makes Miraculous Recovery and Reunites with Family

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024 302 0

Thanks to the help of Good Samaritans and the dedicated staff of the SPCA’s Wildlife Department, one lucky baboon had a fighting chance and a happy ending after a nasty…