We Love Pets SA

We Love Pets SA SAโ€™s leading platform for natural, holistic & ethical pet care. ๐Ÿพ We connect pet parents with trusted local experts, force-free training, and ethical rescues.
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Join our mindful community! Welcome to We Love Pets SA. We are South Africaโ€™s premier hub for natural and ethical pet care. We make sense of jargon and the latest research to bring you digestible, easy-to-implement advice for your furry friends. What we stand for:
๐ŸŒฟ Holistic Wellness & Nutrition
๐Ÿ• Force-Free Training Methods
โค๏ธ Ethical Rescue & Adoption
๐Ÿค Connecting you with reputable SA pet b

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Learning should be fun! Join our non-judgmental community where we share expert insights with a sense of humor. Your pet's journey starts here. My name is Antonette and I love what I do x

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐  ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ญ. ๐ˆ๐ฌ "๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ" ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ?It's complicated. And being a Smart Pet Parent means doing rig...
07/06/2026

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐  ๐จ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ญ. ๐ˆ๐ฌ "๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ" ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ?

It's complicated. And being a Smart Pet Parent means doing right by every animal, not just your own.

In South Africa, animals are legally classified as property, which means simply keeping a found animal without following the correct process could, in certain contexts, be considered theft. Local municipal by-laws may also place specific duties on anyone who finds a stray. The good news? The right steps are straightforward.

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น (๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—น) ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†:

1. Check for a microchip

Take the animal to your nearest vet or SPCA. They will scan for a chip at no charge. This is the fastest route to finding an owner. No chip? Don't give up. Social media and community networks are powerful tools.

2. Notify the right authorities

Contact your local SPCA and/or municipal pound. Animal welfare falls under the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962, enforced by the NSPCA and local municipalities. SAPS is only a fallback where no SPCA or welfare organisation is available in your area.

3. Post, share and put up notices

Share on local Facebook groups like "Lost & Found Pets Johannesburg" or your area's equivalent. Put up physical flyers at vet clinics, local shops and in your neighbourhood. The more eyes, the better the chance of a reunion.

4. Keep advertising for at least 10 days

There is no single national minimum, but South African municipal by-laws set a "pound period" during which a registered owner can legally reclaim their pet. Typically 7 days (eThekwini) to 10 days (City of Cape Town) for small animals. As a safe and ethical benchmark, advertise actively for a minimum of 10 days before considering any other arrangement. Check your local municipality's by-laws, as the period can vary. Only once this window has passed and all reasonable steps have been taken, does keeping or rehoming the animal become defensible.

While you wait: You can temporarily foster the animal, but only after completing steps 1 to 4 above. Fostering is a kindness, not a claim. Keep advertising throughout the full 10-day period. Every day matters when someone is missing their pet.

Do not wait to take action.
Being a Smart Pet Parent means protecting every animal's chance to go home.

07/06/2026

We've all been there. Laying awake at night, wondering "Am I doing right by my pet?"

The African Pet Health Summit is bringing you 12 powerful lectures from world-leading voices in natural, integrative pet health.

Join us in Stellenbosch. This isn't just another conference; it's a community of pet parents and professionals who refuse to settle for "average".

See you in Stellenbosch 19-20 September 2026.

Have a good walk ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท
07/06/2026

Have a good walk ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท

Is your dog prone to rashes, itching and sensitive skin? Dr Barker Pets South Africa soothing skin support combination ...
06/06/2026

Is your dog prone to rashes, itching and sensitive skin? Dr Barker Pets South Africa soothing skin support combination supports skin health from the inside out and help maintain a balanced immune response.

Remember to enter the Happy Paws Giveaway from the PINNED POST at the top of this page.

Tell me it's winter โ„๏ธ without telling me it's winter ๐Ÿงค๐Ÿงฃ๐Ÿงฅ๐Ÿงฆ๐Ÿ˜‰
06/06/2026

Tell me it's winter โ„๏ธ without telling me it's winter ๐Ÿงค๐Ÿงฃ๐Ÿงฅ๐Ÿงฆ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ Show us yours ๐Ÿ˜‰
06/06/2026

๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™ˆ Show us yours ๐Ÿ˜‰

Looking for a Pet Friendly weekend getaway anywhere in South Africa? Excited to plan your next hike in Gauteng? Where to...
05/06/2026

Looking for a Pet Friendly weekend getaway anywhere in South Africa? Excited to plan your next hike in Gauteng? Where to find a vet near you, even while you are out adventuring?

Then our Directory Partners will fill in the blanks for you.

SAVET Directory is listing vets and you can even filter by Pro Raw or Holistic vets.
WozaPaws helps you find the right spot for you and your dog in Gauteng, with dedicated filters for off-leash, fenced spaces, trail difficulty and so much more.
DogGo and Co is your ultimate directory of pet friendly establishments, helping you discover your new favourite accommodation, camping, markets and more.

You'll find them on the WLPSA website on the Directory page.
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