Hope for Homeless Animals

A Light in the Darkness for Homeless Animals in South Africa

JOE SLOVO SPAYATHON, EASTERN CAPE

Derek | November 26, 2010

(I love to get updates from Linda-Louise. They’re always inspiring and represent an example to all of us of what can be done if we make the effort. They always need assistance, so I have put their banking details at the bottom. I know they need food and blankets – animalman) Our most grateful thanks [...]

OVERBERG PET CARE SOCIETY

Derek | November 26, 2010

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All about PARVO…

Derek | November 26, 2010

WHAT IS CANINE PARVO VIRUS? EVERYTHING IS CONTAMINATED – WHAT NOW? CHOICE OF PRODUCTS Parvovirus is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS virus that attacks the intestines and causes sloughing of the inner layers of the intestine. The virus is minute but extremely hardy and can survive in the environment for months or even years. WHO IS AT [...]

THE GRAVE OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

Derek | November 17, 2010

(People who work in animal rescue and welfare speak of the ‘war’ – it is a war against incredible odds with scarce resources and a never-ending time-frame. I’m not sure we’re winning it. – animalman) Today I put down a dog. I don’t know if she had an owner and I don’t know if she [...]

THE TRUE UNSUNG HEROES

Derek | November 17, 2010

I would like to dedicate a short piece to those incredible people who take in our battered and abused dogs, and treat them with such dignity and love that they learn to trust humans again, and learn to accept a kind human touch.  Once every two or three years, we bring in a soul that [...]