Archive for Apr 2020
Bramble’s Heroic Rescue From a Prickly Thicket
Nearly two-weeks ago, TEARS Animal Rescue had a call for a dog in trouble in Marina Da Gama. The dog was limping badly and had a heavy chain around her neck. She was running scared through the neighbourhood and many residents had tried to help secure her but couldn’t get to her. While we were…
Read MorePhoebe’s Total Transformation
Little Phoebe was surrendered to TEARS Animal Rescue from Overcome Heights in Vrygrond. The owners didn’t want her anymore because she was losing all of her hair. This poor, frightened girl lost her home at only 6-weeks old. Phoebe must have been scared and quite uncomfortable with her skin’s condition. Quickly, she melted our hearts.…
Read MoreYuki Comes Alive After A Severe Tick Infestation
We met Yuki when she arrived with the Mobile Clinic after a trip to Vrygrond. She and her mother were brought into the Clinic so that mom could be spayed. Yuki was the only surviving puppy from her litter and they didn’t want her back. When we laid eyes on her we were horrified. This…
Read MoreScooter: from Street Thug to Lovebug
I’m Scooter and this is the story of my journey from street thug to lovebug. I was born into a world of motorbike engines and lots of junk. It was a big yard, but full of all sorts of scrap metal, tyres, oil and noise. It was quite an adventure to begin with. As kittens,…
Read MoreTEARS Animal Rescue Issues Urgent COVID-19 Pet Food Appeal to Assist Vulnerable Communities
Following the announcement of the COVID-19 Lockdown and the economic impact on low income communities, TEARS Animal Rescue has launched a COVID-19 Pet Food Appeal to Cape Town based manufacturers to donate surplus edible pet food in response to the increase in requests from pet owners living in vulnerable communities as they struggle to feed…
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