Paws for thought with Caroline Smith We have been serving animals for 130 years! Take a moment to let that sink in ... and imagine what life was like for our founders back in 1896. Ships in Durban harbour had sails, and their cargo was hauled into town by ox-wagon....

Long wait for ‘the one’ The one who walks past all the other dogs and stops at your kennel. The one who looks into your eyes and connects with your soul. They seem to sense how often you’ve been overlooked. How many times you’ve run to greet passersby who didn’t even...

Heartwarming memorial to Skabenga – The Oyster Box cat For decades, Skabenga – the stray cat that strolled into The Oyster Box Hotel one day and never left – welcomed guests to the hotel. He lived a life of 5-star luxury and became a firm favourite with everyone who...

‘Adopt a month' schools' pet food drive As we celebrate 130 years of protecting and caring for animals, we are mindful of the fact that we don’t do this alone! We are grateful to every group, individual and company that supports us so generously. This is a special...

When you lose a beloved pet Did you know there is a special ‘Rainbow Bridge’ page on our website where – in return for a small donation – you can post a message in memory of a beloved pet that has passed on? All proceeds go towards the cost of protecting and caring...