TEARS Superstars
David van der Want Takes on Gruelling Cycling Challenges to Support TEARS
In a remarkable display of determination and compassion, David van der Want is gearing up to conquer two of the toughest mountain bike races, the MUNGA Grit Tankwa and the full MUNGA, all in the name of supporting TEARS. The organisation’s commitment to the well-being of animals aligns perfectly with David’s desire to make his…
Read MoreFood Shelter Love – Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a renowned pet food company that has been dedicated to improving the lives of pets for over 75 years. Through its various programs, the company has demonstrated its commitment to making a difference in the lives of neglected and malnourished pets, particularly those from low-income communities. One of the beneficiaries of…
Read MoreAlaska and Gideon – My little Heroes
My dogs have changed my life. This statement may sound a little generic and somewhat overused, but there is no other way to put it. It’s the truth however, the bigger truth is that they have actually SAVED my life. For many years I battled with addiction, depression and eating disorders. When my best friend…
Read MoreIt’s a Hard Knock Life No More for Hardy
A pit bull; scared, scarred, emaciated and defeated- brought to an already overflowing shelter, in the midst of a national crisis pertaining to power breeds. Not much is known of the dog’s background and he’s too weak to conduct a reliable temperament test. The marks on his body coincide with old dogfighting injuries, which if…
Read MoreFrom Mangy to Marvelous
Paxton was surrendered to the TEARS Mobile Clinic Team during one of our regular Veterinary Outreach Community Clinics that we co-host with AfriPaw in Vrygrond. With only sparse tufts of fur on this back, Paxton was almost completely hairless and his raw and scabby skin was barely clinging to his bony frame. Once he arrived at TEARS, Paxton was assessed by the TEARS Veterinary…
Read MoreWomen’s Day Lunch was an unforgettable day celebrating life, friendships and new connections!
What do you get when you combine wine, women and song with a good cause?If you attended the TEARS Women’s Day lunch at Fat Harry’s on Women’s Day you’d know the answer….an unforgettable day celebrating life, friendships and new connections that culminated in much needed income that TEARS can use to extend its rescue, pet food support and veterinary outreach initiatives in…
Read MoreSweet Valley Primary Grade 3 Class Raises a Bundle for TEARS
A huge thank you and congratulations to the entire Grade 3 Class of Sweet Valley Primary School for their big effort and fantastic donation! Every year, the Grade 3 Class fundraises for TEARS Animal Rescue and this year they raised the most that they ever have: over R21 000 and over 100-kg of food! Not…
Read MoreSupport TEARS at the Cape Town Cycle Tour
TEARS Animal Rescue is amped for Cape Town Cycle Tour in just a few weeks! The TEARS Animal Rescue Paw Power Cycle Team is growing and we have 25 FREE tickets for cyclists ready to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Already have a ticket? Don’t let that stop you from joining Team Paw…
Read MoreBishops Boys Make Magic for TEARS
Lukas Oelz loves magic. He fell in love with the transfixing power of magic and illusion and began to pursue the craft. Soon after, he discovered that his new skill and passion could help feed another passion: his love of animals. With his school mates, they put their big dreams into action. They had one…
Read MoreWoolcrate Fish Hoek Loves TEARS Animal Rescue
And TEARS Animal Rescue loves Woolcrate! Woolcrate Woolshop located in the Valyland Centre in Fish Hoek is always doing good. At their monthly social knitting and crochet meet ups are gatherings, they hook and stitch squares for blankets for our animals. The love that they put into the squares and blankets is felt!! The dogs…
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