animal heroes

Anschi Climbs Kilimanjaro for Animals Who Deserve Better! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024 139 0

Years ago, Anschi Wilsnagh changed the life of a dear dog named Oscar, who once led a life with no sunlight and only had a stone to play with. Now,…

How Upcycled Coffee Pods Make the Angel Project Possible!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 17, 2024September 16, 2024 1,357 0

When Janine Storman-van Zyl learned that the nearest SPCA was over 200 km away from Matzikama, she knew something needed to be done for the area’s animals in need. With…

Swartland and West Coast SPCA Offers Compassion to Riverlands Farmers After Floods

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024 122 0

The Swartland and West Coast SPCA stepped in to provide crucial support to subsistence farmers and their animals whose lives were turned upside down by recent floods.   Malmesbury, South…

A Tiny Miracle: Delicate Surgery Saves Cape Dwarf Chameleon

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024 6,882 0

A tiny miracle made hearts beam in the Cape recently after a Cape Dwarf Chameleon with a punctured lung was saved thanks to delicate surgery and the heroes who made…

Binti the Baby Rhino Comes Home Strong After Medical Scare 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024 137 0

Binti, the baby rhino, has had quite the medical scare recently, but thanks to an incredible veterinary team, she has finally come home!   Undisclosed Location, South Africa (13 September…

Sean and Rocky’s Ride Across the Desert Raises R50,000 for the SPCA!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 280 0

A man, a dog, and a dream to tackle the Namib desert to support the SPCA have turned into a resounding success story! Sean and Rocky have raised a whopping…

Mdzananda Animal Clinic Challenge Racers to Run For Rescues

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 11, 2024September 10, 2024 83 0

As Cape Town gears up for one of its biggest tekkie tests of the year—the Cape Town Marathon—the opportunity to run for a reason presents itself! The Mdzananda Clinic are…

AACL Dog 5km Walk Returns: Walk Your Pup and Help Raise Funds for Animals in Need!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024 186 0

If you’re in Durban and don’t have plans this Sunday, why not consider throwing on your trainers, making a difference, and creating lasting memories with your beloved pet?   Durban,…

Kyle’s Determined Dash a Huge Fundraising Success for Funda Nenja!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024 275 0

One man, over 80kms and a fundraising target that was surpassed by over 800%! Kyle Alington decided that if he was going to ‘punish his legs’, it might as well…

SRP Volunteers Fight to Protect Wildlife from Deadly Snares

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 6, 2024September 5, 2024 1,757 0

Despite the challenges posed by illegal snare poaching, SRP’s volunteers are working tirelessly to remove snares, educate communities, and protect innocent animals from harm.   Gauteng, South Africa (05 September…