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* Welcome * to the very first issue of petfriendly living!

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This exciting new travel and lifestyle magazine is for people who love, and live with their pets.

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t’s about living in a world where you consider them and their needs as much as you do your own. It’s a world where dogs and cats and other pets have as much fun as their people do, and where animal lovers get the best of everything; never having to compromise on style and comfort. In this issue, writing specifically for petfriendly living magazine, New York Times journalist, author and interior designer, Julia Szabo, teaches us how to stay stylish and still be petfriendly.

Numerous studies have shown that being in the company of animals can actually help to lower our blood pressure, help us de-stress and can even keep the depression ‘monster’ at bay.

Similarly, animals too enjoy both regular physical and mental stimulation and as a result, live longer. It makes sense then, to have your pets with you and around you as much as possible and to try to include them in outings and holidays.

With six editions of The South African Petfriendly Directory behind us and a 7th edition due for release at the end November this year, we want to do everything we can to help you plan holidays and outings where you can take your pets along.

This magazine promises to bring you all the latest petfriendly updates, four times a year, and will complement your latest edition of The South African Petfriendly Directory.

Each issue will showcase different petfriendly accommodation establishments that range from a 5-star hotel on the beach to a rustic cabin in the forest, to a cottage on the edge of a cliff. We identify petfriendly places and spaces where you can walk with your dogs, from your local park, to hiking trails in the mountains.

We find you places to swim with dogs, from natural rock pools to the warmth of the Indian Ocean. We suggest petfriendly venues to wine and dine at, from your favourite bar, estate or cellar, to a top class restaurant with views that will take your breath away.

We also provide personal accounts, reviews and photos from avid travellers who use our annual Petfriendly Directory.

In this first issue we take you on a tour of Cape Town’s favourite petfriendly beaches. We also treat you to a sneak peek inside the Presidential Suite of The Oyster Box Hotel in Durban - where Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco recently spent a few nights – and yes, it may not be cheap but it is petfriendly!

Why focus on beaches when it’s not yet summer, you may ask? Well, out of season periods are actually the ideal time for going away with pets, especially to beach destinations! There are no hordes of holidaymakers and the beaches are often your own to enjoy! It’s also not as hot, which means you can plan more activities with your pets. You may even want to join the Petfriendly Travel Club where members get discounts on just about anything, including accommodation and car hire!

But let me not spoil things by giving it all away.

This is our petfriendly world and we welcome you to it!

Janine

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A quarterly travel and lifestyle magazine for animal lovers who consider their pets to be family members who are included not only in holiday plans, but also in everyday activities and on outings.

We are committed to supporting and promoting animal welfare and helping to improve and intensify the humananimal relationship. We endeavour to bring you the latest information about petfriendly places, products, services and trends.

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Editor’s Letter WELCOME TO THE FIRST ISSUE Have Your Say READERS’ VIEWS AND REVIEWS Good Stuff MUST LOVE PET PRODUCTS Ask Bernice INTRODUCING BERNICE JAFFE Petfriendly Spaces & Places HOT SPOTS FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS Petfriendly Directory ACCOMMODATION, BUSINESSES, SERVICES, PRODUCTS Animal Welfare YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Home is Where the Pets Are CAN DESIGN HELP SAFE A PET’S LIFE?

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THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

CONTACT US: CAPE TOWN OFFICE TEL: +27 21 856 4029 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1317, Gordon’s Bay, 7151 WEBSITE: www.petfriendly.co.za

EDITORIAL: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Janine Nepgen CONSULTING EDITOR: Sharyn Spicer SUB EDITOR: Ashleigh Lloyd

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CAROLYN CHELCHINSKEY Zoë, Bernie and Gimli on the beach at Wilderness.

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CONTRIBUTORS: Janine Nepgen, Sharyn Spicer, Ashleigh Lloyd, Dr Jimmy Symmonds & Dr Cara Williams, Taryn Blyth, Julia Szabo, Dido & Gumby Pana,

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HOW TO ENTER: To stand a chance of winning, email your name, surname and answer to ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za The competition closes on 31 December 2012.

The prizes will be awareded to the senders of the first correct entries drawn after the closing date.

The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

SMS and online entries may reach PETFRIENDLY by the date stated on the competition page.

The prizes are not transferable, nor can they be converted into cash.

All travelling costs will be at the winners’ expense.

The prize must be taken up within 12 months of the closing date, excluding school holidays and long weekends, at a time to suit both the hosts and the winners, unless otherwise specified.

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Winners will be notified telephonically, in writing or via email.

Staff members of petfriendly living magazine, the host company or organisation sponsoring the prize, their advertising and public relations agencies, and immediate families may not enter. The competition is open to all other readers of petfriendly living magazine.

Winners are not eligible for another holiday prize for 6 months after the closing date of the competition they have won.

By entering the competition online, you agree to receive future correspondence from petfriendly living magazine and the BillsBest Holidays. You can opt out at any stage by phoning +27 21 856 4029 or sending an email to editor@petfriendly.co.za.

READERS’ VIEWS & REVIEWS

Have YOUR say SEND YOUR VIEWS AND REVIEWS to janine@petfriendly.co.za. Please include your name and address. We reserve the right to edit and shorten letters. Letters sent to us may also appear in The South African Petfriendly Directory as well as on www.petfriendly.co.za.

Dini and friends on the beach in Port Edward

Peaceful Paradise in Port Edward Greengates Cottage (one of BillsBest) in Port Edward, was actually our second choice. We’d spent many heavenly holidays at Whaleback Cottage in Ramsgate, but needed something a little more affordable - since it was just one couple (of people) and our four 4-legged furbabies!

Well we certainly got a pleasant surprise! A large comfortable clean house (cottage made it sound small) with a huge verandah overlooking a fenced garden (doggy paradise!) and a glorious ocean view. Being higher up than at Whaleback we actually saw more of the sea… and saw dolphins and whales every single day!

The weather wasn’t ideal for baking (cool, breezy and overcast) but was PAWfect for long beach walks with the dogs along huge stretches of sand. We walked early and for two or three hours and would barely see a soul, except a lone fisherman, strandloper or resident. It was as though the Pana-pack owned the entire coastline! Four little swallows made friends with my most recent rescue, a little feral dog we named Dini (as in Houdini, the escape artist). These swallows would play up and down the main beach with him, and if he lost them they would come back to find him to continue the chase! This holiday gave Dini the gift of roots (knowing he had found his forever home and family-pack) as well as wings - the freedom to sprint with the sea breeze in his hair and ripples at his toes up and down the beach; it was beautiful to behold!

Greengates has everything your heart could desire; hubby even got to watch the Rugby final on DSTV! Prudence, the housekeeper, took great care of us and was polite efficient and unobtrusive. Our only gripe is that it is so difficult to book a place… and how dumb are we, now advertising the place, so that it will be even more difficult to get in! But then again, sharing is caring and that is what Greengates is all about - this piece of peaceful paradise has something to offer everyone!

REVIEW BY GUMBY & THE PANA-PACK

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READERS’ VIEWS & REVIEWS

Jo’burg beagles’ first beach trip to Wilderness We have taken our beagles to quite a few weekend getaways and one day we headed off to Wilderness where we stayed at the Forest Lake Manor which was lovely. It is outside of Wilderness in the Langvlei dunes and was very peaceful. The flat was very comfortable for all of us and had a beautiful view of the lake and the forested dunes. It is also on a big stand which gave the beagles lots of places to explore. The sand roads in the area made for nice walks with the dogs when we couldn’t go down to the beach.

The only problem that we encountered was that the owners had taken down the enclosure where we were originally told that we could put the dogs if we wanted to go out. The owners did help out by watching our dogs on the few occasions that we went out without them.

As for what to do in the area with dogs: we went to Kleinkranz beach every day which was amazing for the dogs. The beach stretches as far as you can see in both directions and has very few people as it is not a swimming beach. We allowed the dogs to run off lead and watching them made the long drive more than worth it.

Another win was the Steenbok Nature Reserve on Leisure Isle (Knysna). The reserve runs along the lagoon and has a little beach at one end.

The dogs are allowed off lead there and ours had great fun running around and swimming in the lagoon. After their run there we went across the road to the Leisure Isle Coffee Shop which allows dogs on leads if you sit outside. I would recommend visiting this Reserve to anyone going to the area.

Thanks for your help in finding places for our beagles’ first beach trip!

CAROLYN CHELCHINSKEY

Contact Forest Lake Manor: +27 44 882 1129

When in Wilderness...

Leisure Isle Coffee Shop Kings Way • Leisure Isle • Knysna +27 44 384 1746 Steenbok Nature Reserve lies on the northern slopes of Leisure Isle www.steenboknaturereserve.org.za

Unique, quiet hideaway in Plettenberg Bay Treehaven is snuggled under a forest of trees... a unique, quiet hideaway where we spent a few beautiful days relaxing and unwinding in Unit 2 with our 3 small dogs. Our hosts, Carol and Feo, are genuine salt-of-the-earth people.

Feo’s ingenuity in designing the units to blend in with the environment gives one the feeling of staying in a modern treehouse. Clean, friendly, helpful staff. Well priced. Can’t wait to get back there!

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“Lazy like crazy” at Stone Hill in the Magaliesberg Oh yes!!! Caroline and Mark are amazing people, Stone Hill “rocks”!!!

On arrival, we received the cutest little welcome gift with a box; stone inside and a card saying welcome to Stone Hill! What a very special touch! I had a wonderful chat with Caroline; she is such an interesting person. I cannot wait for Wolfgang to get time off, so we can go there again for a weekend with Gina and Nacho.

It truly is so quiet there. I actually put on the television for some soft background noise, to ease myself into the quiet surroundings of the bushveld. Gina and Nacho had a wonderful relaxing time too. I saw a hot air balloon gliding gracefully in the early morning hours and two eagles soared above us while we were enjoying a healthy breakfast.

Gina made friends with the Shetland Ponies, whereas Nacho was not so keen at first. We took three 15 minute walks each day and soaked up the warm winter sun on the verandah, and were lazy like crazy!

The cottages are so cosy, clean and tidy. EVERYTHING is there! I told Caroline – 5 Paws she gets from us! Here are some of my favourite photos of our visit to Stone Hill. Enjoy!

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LOVE BIGGS, GINA AND NACHO

Acrabella If you’ll forgive me for ‘stealing’ from MasterCard...

Dog’s chewy toy: R65 2-seater couch: R6599 Watching Bella jump for kelp: PRICELESS At the chewy stage of puppyhood, Bella and Pippin worked their way through one couch, three cellphone chargers, one TV remote, and at least seven pairs of shoes. And that was just for starters. The only way we could try and stem this daily tide of destruction was to take our two darlings for daily runs on the beach. It was here that Bella’s true colours came out. What started as a game of tug-of-war with a piece of kelp quickly turned into an acrobatics display.

We encouraged this wholeheartedly because it meant that, instead of running endlessly, we could stand and twirl some kelp around our heads and the dogs would get exercised (Pippin also jumped but never quite with the enthusiasm of his sister).

But the advantage of the beach for walking dogs doesn’t stop there. They don’t pick up ticks and fleas, there’s space for them to get into a real sprint, there are no cliffs to fall over, no snakes, and they don’t get muddy. Of course, if your dogs are water babies like mine, you’ll need a good stack of old towels to prevent the wet-dog smell, but it’s a small price to pay for all that sand, sea, and fun.

Snuggles takes to the streets of Clarens!

I frequently go on road trips with my miniature maltese poodle, Snuggles.

She is a wonderful travel companion, very well-behaved and accustomed to dining in restaurants (when allowed of course). On our way back home from Cape Town on the 29th of December, Snuggles was clearly exhausted after a very active holiday in Langebaan. Somewhere between Touwsriver and Beaufort West, she could no longer continue her duties as navigator.

I hope you enjoy the photo!

I bought your Petfriendly Directory previously and it was very helpful.

I’m not sure if you include restaurant information in your latest edition but if not, it may be worth considering. There are many restaurants in the smaller towns that are happy to let your dog join you provided you sit at an outside table and your dog is well-behaved of course. This information is quite helpful as Snuggles no longer has to sit in the car with the window open while I have a hurried meal.

Here is another photo of Snuggles, this time on holiday in Clarens in the Free State.

ELMARIE STODART

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Bobtail recently launched ‘Bobtail, Nature’s Best Peanut Butter Iced Biscuits’ a new line of protein, vitamin fortified, quality handmade peanut butter ‘treats’. The biscuits have been specially coated to look and taste as yummy as chocolate, but does not contain any ingredients which are harmful to dogs.

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Bobtail – one of South Africa’s oldest, well established, best selling dry dog food brands, has recently launched ‘Bobtail, Nature’s Best Peanut Butter Iced Biscuits’ a new line of protein, vitamin fortified, quality hand-made peanut butter ‘treats’. Developed to not only spoil your dog with a nutritious crunchy treat, it has also been specially coated to look and taste as yummy as chocolate, but does not contain any ingredients which are harmful to dogs. The biscuits are ideal to be used as a reward for training your animal, they are individually hand-made, dipped in icing and decorated with designs to keep your dog’s tail wagging.

QUESTION:

Which yummy flavour are Bobtail Iced Biscuits available in?

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Send your name, contact details and answer to ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za by no later than 31 December 2012. T&Cs apply.

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NON-SPILL WATERBOWL FOR HOME & TRAVEL

The Road Refresher is an ingenious non-spill pet bowl that eliminates spills and reduces your pet’s slobber by up to 90%.

Road Refresher has a floating plate inside which feeds enough water through for your dog to drink at all times, yet immediately restricts the flow whenever there is a surge of water from cornering, braking, kicking the bowl and so on. It has a Velcro base so fixes onto carpets, and has additional safe fixing pads for fixing the water bowl to most other surfaces. Made from heat resistant, toughened polypropylene, the Road Refresher is easily taken apart for cleaning and then clicks back together again. Contact +27 11 837 2111 l www.roadrefresher.com

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WINE BARREL DOG BASKET

Do you need a stylish new bed? The new Wine Barrel Dog Basket from Dogs Unlimited is one of the eco-friendly pet products that are handmade by owner, Linda Harker and her husband John, using old wine barrels. The wood is treated and sealed with a matt varnish and for the baskets, Linda can make bespoke cushion covers from upholstery to blend in with your own décor. The covers are removable for washing and the inner is made from water resistant material.

All products are available from Dogs Unlimited: +27 81 270 6460 l www.dogsunlimited.co.za

OUR ANIMALS NEED SUN PROTECTION TOO

Light-skinned or white-coloured animals are particularly at risk from skin cancer. Yet few of us realise the importance of protecting our pets.

Kyron Laboratories’ PetScreen is a clear liquid sunscreen spray especially developed to protect susceptible animals from the sun. Pleasantly perfumed PetScreen is formulated to give prolonged coverage. The sunscreen agents work together to provide a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 23 and give broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB components of sunlight.

Contact us: www.kyronlabs.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/KyronLabs

WIN WITH KYRON’S PETSCREEN!

4 lucky readers can each win a 100ml bottle of Kyron’s PetScreen

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Send your contact details with KYRON/PETFRIENDLY GIVEAWAY in the subject line to ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za by 31 December 2012. Winners will be notified via telephone and email. T&Cs apply.

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5 LUCKY READERS can each win a Royal Canin hamper

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WAGWORLD CAR SEAT HAMMOCK

Transport your furry kids minus the dirt, wet and hair by using this extremely practical car seat hammock that fits most vehicles. It uses bungee cords to hook over the front and back seat headrests, or around the top corners of the back seat, keeping pets firmly and safely in the back. Made from hardwearing waterproof canvas on the top, rubberised waterproof fabric at the bottom, and a layer of padding in between, it will protect your car seats from hair, scratches, wet and dirt. Easy to clean, you simply hose it down or spot clean as needed. It folds up in a second with handles for easy carrying as well as a very handy ‘toy’ pocket! It even doubles up as a sleeping mat!

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Contact Ashleigh: +27 21 856 4029 l ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za Colours: red, royal blue, black, grey l Size: 120x160cm Price: R439.20 (Price does not include delivery/postage – please enquire about rates and various options when ordering).

10% DISCOUNT FOR CLUB MEMBERS ORDERING VIA www.petfriendly.co.za

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SUSTAIN YOUR OLDER CAT THROUGH AGEING

Reduced activity levels, a waning appetite, a loss of coat condition...

Faced with the signs of ageing, it’s time to take action! From 12 years, Ageing +12 sustains your older cat through ageing thanks to a complex of powerful anti-oxidants combined with nutrients selected for joint and renal health. To stimulate your older cat’s appetite, Ageing+12 is available in 2 formats: innovative double-textured kibbles and tender mince in gravy. Two nutritional solutions for sensitive older gums, which can be fed together or singly. Health nutrition throughout their life. For more information go to www.royalcanin.co.za and click on “Feline Ageing”.

WIN WITH ROYAL CANIN!

5 lucky readers can each win a hamper consisting of a 2.5kg bag of pellets (Ageing +12), a box of pouches and a tin!

TO ENTER:

Send your name and contact details with ROYAL CANIN PETFRIENDLY GIVEAWAY in the subject line to ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za by no later than 31 December 2012.

Winners will be notified via telephone & email. T&Cs apply.

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Beach Bums Dog behaviourist, trainer and avid walker, Taryn Blyth, along with Wyatt, Judah and Rosie, take us on a tour of some of their favourite petfriendly beaches in Cape Town.

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eaches provide opportunity for many enjoyable doggy activities such as running, playing, sniffing new and interesting things (and rolling in really smelly stuff!), fetching, digging, swimming and even socialising. Most dogs seem to perk up immediately at the prospect of a walk on the beach and my three even start whimpering in excitement when they recognise that the car is headed in that direction!

My dogs adore beach walks and in fact, a friend recently commented while watching my youngest dog, Rosie, enthusiastically alternating between digging holes and fetching her ball from the water, that she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;just like a kid at the seasideâ&#x20AC;?!

For those of us lucky enough to live on the Cape Peninsula, there are quite a few beaches to choose from that are dogfriendly and these beaches make excellent outings for the whole family. Here follow some of our favourites:

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Noordhoek Beach One of the largest and longest beaches on the Peninsula, Noordhoek beach will appeal to anyone who likes a good, long beach walk, giving you and your dogs the opportunity to stride out and get some really good exercise. You can even walk all the way to Kommetjie if you have the energy!

It is best to park at the Noordhoek side of the beach in the car park at the end of Beach Road and then follow the designated path onto the beach. The beach is managed by Table Mountain National Park and certain rules apply as to where dog walkers may go, so taking note of signage is very important.

Dogs are allowed all the way along the beach below the high water mark off the lead, but are required to be on lead above this area to minimise conflict with birdlife which may congregate around the water at the back of the beach. During the breeding season of ground-nesting birds a high-lying section of beach beyond the Kakapo wreck is closed completely.

Dog walkers must be aware that the beach is also used by horse riders and you will need to keep an eye and ear out for their approach to prevent dogs from chasing them or taking fright. Because of the vast area the beach covers and the fact that it is bordered largely by uninhabited bush and wetland, it can become quite isolated and it is therefore advisable to always walk in groups.

Wyatt, Judah and Rosie at the beach

Where to eat in Noordhoek?

Take a drive to Noordhoek Main Road where you will find Noordhoek Farm Village, a quaint country-style estate with a number of shops and restaurants. Most have outside seating areas where pets are welcome.

Café Roux, situated in Weltevreden Farmhouse on the estate, serves great food for people and their pets. They even have a special “Menu for Pets”. +27 21 789 2538 There is also The Food Barn, a popular delicatessen and restaurant. +27 21 789 1966

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Where to stay in Kommetjie?

Kommetjie Beach (Long Beach) Long beach is a very popular surfing spot, but the number of surfers who use the area may well be outnumbered by the dog walkers! It is very unusual to go to Long Beach and not meet at least one other person with a dog. Many are locals who live in the houses and neighbourhoods close to the beach, but many also travel from further away to give their canine family members an enjoyable outing.

Long Beach lies between the car park off Benning Drive (from here the beach extends to the right) and the car park at the end of Wireless Road (walk to the left). You can also walk to the right from the Wireless Road car park and all the way to Noordhoek along the beach. The section between the car park and Noordhoek Beach features some lovely rock pools and is a very pretty area to walk along.

Dog walkers at Long Beach are usually a fairly relaxed bunch and it is rare to see a dog on the lead.

It is a great beach if you like your dog to socialise with other dogs. Kommetjie has many interesting areas to walk in and if you take a drive to Van Imhoff Way you can walk along the path at the front of “Outer Kom” and all the way to the Klein Slangkop Lighthouse.

Misty Mornings Unique Luxury Self-catering Beach Retreat jo@mistymornings.co.za +27 21 783 3862

Seaside living at its natural best in one of the most beautiful places on earth. With its exquisite position and design, Misty Mornings offers a pure holiday experience. Here you can immerse yourself in the awesome beauty that surrounds you from the comfort of this magnificent, very well-equipped Beach House, nestled in a Private Estate that forms part of the greater Table Mountain Nature Reserve. A truly rare holiday experience that places you in a new world, yet is still conveniently close to all you need.

Bring your pets and come enjoy!

Did you know?

“Kommetjie” is derived from the old Dutch word for “little bowl” or “little cup”, and usually signifies a small depression in the ground, commonly seen in parts of the African veld. In this instance, it refers to Kommetjie’s natural tidal pool where people have enjoyed safe, sheltered swimming since the early 1800s.

Where to eat in Kommetjie?

Bluewater Café at Imhoff Farm allows you to sit with your dog at tables on the rolling lawns under the trees. +27 21 783 2007

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Gumstone Creek Cottages www.gumstone.co.za Jacqui: +27 21 785 1700 l +27 83 555 3030

Gumstone Creek’s rustic self-catering cottages are quaint; made from stone with thatch roofs.

All have fire places with TV and DSTV. They are nestled in a forest at the bottom of the property with farm animals that wander free. There is a swimming pool and a big entertainment area with pool table and ping-pong table, as well as a bar area that is suitable for parties. We are situated on the outskirts of Kommetjie between the two oceans, close to many beaches and all amenities. Animals are welcome as long as they are farm friendly.

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Fish Hoek Beach

Scarborough Beach

Fish Hoek Beach is divided into two sections: the Fish Hoek end of the beach which is a “no dog” zone and the Clovelly end of the beach where dogs are allowed. You can park either in the main beach parking area (permits or prepaid parking may apply during the summer season) or at the Clovelly end of the beach right next to the traffic lights on the main road.

Please take care when crossing the railway line at this end of the beach and keep dogs on the lead until well away from it.

The dog walking area of Fish Hoek beach is fairly small in comparison to Noordhoek or Kommetjie, but it is certainly adequate for a good walk and provides plenty of opportunity for your dog to fetch a ball and meet other dogs. The beach is best at low tide, as the area above the high water mark is very narrow and fairly steep to walk along. The water at Fish Hoek is usually nice and warm in summer, but if you or your dog are going to swim, please be sure to pay attention to the shark warning flags and be sure to instantly obey any instructions to get out of the water!

For those who would like to extend the beach walk, you can leave the beach at the Clovelly end with your dog on lead, cross the main road and walk around the pathways of the Clovelly Wetlands, an area which has been replanted with indigenous fynbos and turned into a very attractive place to stroll and watch water birds.

Scarborough is a very pretty beach that is used mainly by local residents when it comes to dog walking, although when the holiday makers arrive in summer, they often have the canine family members in tow as well!

The main car park for the beach is at the end of Camel Rock Road. The main beach to the left of the car park is managed by Table Mountain National Park. Dogs are allowed off lead on the beach (must be on lead in the car park) and it is very rare to see a leashed dog in the area!

Scarborough beach is a fairly quiet place to walk most of the year (summer weekends and holidays can be rather busy!) and local dog walkers (and their dogs!) are generally friendly and laid back. In winter the Shuster’s River flows into the sea and creates a lagoon which dogs and kids love to play in!

The river itself is very attractive while it is flowing and provides a good swimming spot for dogs where it comes out onto the beach.

This is a lovely route for dogs and a very popular one with local dog owners. However, it is very important to be careful of wildlife in the area: Baboons may be encountered at Schusterskraal, as well as otters in the river or on the beach (mainly at dusk and dawn); seals on the rocks; and cobras, puff adders and mole snakes anywhere around the Point!

Where to eat near Fish Hoek?

Where to eat in Scarborough?

With endless views over the most popular surfing beach in Cape Town, Knead in Muizenberg offers upmarket deli meals with style. +27 21 788 2909 (see page 33)

Camel Rock Restaurant in Scarborough is named after the local rock formation that resembles a camel. +27 21 780 1122

Where to stay in Fish Hoek?

Where to stay in Scarborough?

Whale Watchers Luxury Self-catering Apartments www.whalewatchers.co.za Whale Watchers Luxury Self-Catering Apartments offer affordable beachfront accommodation in St James, Fish Hoek Bay and at both Muizenberg’s Sunrise Beach and Surfer’s Corner. What’s more, you can bring your best friend along too as all of the apartments are petfriendly!

Great benefits for Petfriendly Travel Club members – please quote your membership number when making enquiries and booking accommodation.

LIKE OUR PAGE on Facebook to enter into our regular competitions in which we give away tons of cool prizes.

Atlantic Dream Beachfront Villa www.villasa.co.za book online or call John: +27 82 631 0421 Atlantic Dream Beachfront Villa welcomes all pets, large and small, to its stunning retreat on Scarborough’s beachfront. Offering 4 bedrooms that sleep 10 in top notch, self-catering luxury, with a swimming pool, enclosed garden, games room, sundeck, views, internet access and DSTV!

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What to take along to the beach: A lead for each dog: even if your dog is extremely well-behaved, it is only responsible to have a lead with you for emergencies. No dog should be walked along a busy road without a leash and car parks are also not safe places for dogs to run around freely. Despite the safety aspect, many dogs are often so excited when they arrive at the beach that they will jump out and dash off after the first thing they see – rather keep your dog on a lead until you have everything together; have seen who and what is around and have made sure that your dog is out of the way of traffic or anything else that you would prefer him/her to stay away from. Don’t allow your dogs to go up to other dogs that are leashed – leads can really complicate social interactions and it’s asking for trouble!

Plastic bags for picking up after your dog: The most powerful ammunition in the hands of people who would like to ban dogs from beaches altogether is owners who don’t pick up after their dogs!

Treats: Every outing is a training opportunity. Rewarding your dog with a treat for coming when called or sitting to have the lead put on or taken off will help to establish good manners.

Fresh water: Running and playing on the beach is thirsty work and many dogs will even to try to drink sea water! Make sure that you always have water in the car to give your dog before you make the hot trip home.

Toys: Dogs that fetch balls or other toys on walks tend to stay closer to their owners and are less likely to get into trouble chasing birds or following other dog walkers!

Towel: No one likes a wet and sandy dog in the car!

Camera: You have to have photos of your dog having fun!

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Table Mountain National Park Activity Card For beaches managed by Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), dog walkers are now required to have a Dog Walking Activity Card. The fee for such a card is R145 per person and each person in the family has to have their own card to walk the dog.

This is understandably a bone of contention with many locals and the park has agreed in talks with Friends of the Dog Walkers to reduce the financial burden on dog owners by introducing “couples” cards and possible special local resident cards. However, this was several months ago and there is no sign that the park is going to keep its word at this stage.

If you want to purchase an activity card, you will need two ID photos when you apply for one at the TMNP offices.

Please request that the park issue you with a Code of Conduct brochure when purchasing your card. They will require you to sign an agreement to their terms and so it is important that you have a copy of them.

TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK: www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/ FRIENDS OF THE DOG WALKERS: www.crag.org.za/dogs.html South African NATIONAL PARKS

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The aim of my work is to strengthen the bond between dogs and people by providing opportunities for dogs and their owners to learn and have fun together.

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+27 84 687 4699 l tarynblyth@gmail.com www.tarynblyth.co.za BA Unisa, ADV. DIP. Ethology Consultancy, Hills VNA 1, ADV. CERT. Early Canine Development UP, SABCAP Registered

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Taryn has three dogs of her own: Wyatt, a 16 year-old Collie x Shepherd rescued as a puppy and two Rotties, Judah (6 years) and Rosie (2 years). Taryn competes in obedience and working trials with Rosie.

Taryn’s favourite activities include hiking and swimming with her dogs. As a committee member of Friends of the Dog Walkers she is also actively involved in negotiating with Table Mountain National Park to ensure that dog walkers continue to enjoy the great benefits of being able to take their dogs into our natural areas for recreation.

RULES & REGULATIONS: Rules governing dogs in public spaces seem to change all the time and finding out exactly what restrictions apply is no mean feat. The City of Cape Town’s regulations governing the walking of dogs on beaches varies according to the time of year. Popular beaches like Camps Bay, Clifton and Hout Bay only permit people to walk leashed dogs in season (1 November – 30 April) from 6pm – 9am, and only on certain parts of the beach. Out of season (1 May – 31 October), dogs are allowed at any time, but must be leashed. You absolutely MUST pick up the poop at all times! petfriendly living

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Munster is a quiet, idyllic village situated on the lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal – the perfect place for a petfriendly holiday.

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ocated some 20km south of Margate and 160km south of Durban, this beautiful village lies between the main road and the sea. There are no high rise buildings or shopping centres and bushbuck, as well as common, red and blue duiker roam on the open stands. Otters and leguaans can be seen on the lagoon, which lies on a 2km stretch between the Kandandlovu and Tongasi rivers.

Where to stay when visiting Munster...

Khokha Moya Seaside Villa Khokha Moya Seaside Villa is just as popular. “Many thanks for your incredible efficiency. Khokha Moya is a haven of peace with all our needs fulfilled. It’s not the last time you’ll see us including Juno the Great Dane.”

Ducktree Cottage Vic and Kay Neilson own and manage four petfriendly cottages sleeping from two to twelve guests and catering for all dog breeds. The cottages are all within 400 metres of the beach and lagoon at Auntie’s Bay, which is just north of Glenmore swimming beach.

“Our Visitors’ Books are our very best recommendations”, say Vic and Kay Neilson of South Coast Cottages. Guest input has resulted in Ducktree Cottage being awarded the coveted National AA Award of the Best Self-Catering Cottage in 2005. This standard is still maintained. Ducktree Cottage has been described by guests as a “magical stay.”

Another wrote: “We had a blast – fantastic! The dogs really enjoyed it.” Other comments include: “Fantastic breakaway (too short). Thank you for a few days of rest and peace. Our children, (the Poodles) ran on the beach with their tongues hanging out and ears blowing in the wind.”

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Kvalsvig Cottage Kvalsvig Cottage is a spacious and affordable, self-catering beach cottage that sleeps 12, and is nestled in sub-tropical coastal bush.

The property is fenced on three sides and the fourth side is riverine bush. There is a central grassed courtyard and braai area that provides a sheltered space for outdoor entertainment as well as being a safe outside area for dogs and kids. The secluded Munster beach is only 100m away, and the lagoon and rock pools provide magical entertainment. The cottage is tiled throughout with scatter rugs for easy cleaning.

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+27 39 311 3955 (coffee shop) l +27 39 311 2382 (studio) The Cow Shed is located at Mattison Square, which is on the national road, 2km north of Port Edward. There are also some specialty shops there, producing unique hand-painted pottery, tables and artworks. The Cow Shed coffee shop will welcome your well-behaved pet with a bowl of water upon arrival and is a great place to have breakfast or a light lunch while you relax and take in the view over the farmlands.

Also on offer are scrumptious home-baked cakes and cream scones and, having eaten your fill, wash it all down with a delicious cup of coffee from Beaver Creek, the southernmost coffee farm in Africa - an all round enjoyable experience for people and pets alike.

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The Cow Shed is open 7 days a week, from 9am to 4pm.

+27 39 311 1130 l www.clearwatertrails.co.za Even during the peak season in December, the beach at Munster is not very busy. Like many other Munster residents, Vic and Kay regularly run their Maltese/Pekingese cross on the beach and love to stop and chat to visitors and make them feel welcome.

Another exciting walk (an alternative to walking on the beach) is Clearwater Trails, situated 7km inland from Port Edward on the edge of the Umtamvuna Gorge, and ending at the Trail Centre, with a restaurant, gallery and a gift shop! Jan and Natalie Abbott have created a dog walking trail as an addition to their well established mountain biking, jogging and walking trails.

This trail, dedicated to dog walkers, has proved very popular with locals and visitors alike and covers a distance of approximately 2kms through farmland and a section of indigenous bush. The trail passes over the wall of a small farm dam and some dogs like to splash in the relatively cool water on very hot days.

After the walk, dogs are welcome to sit with their owners at the fully licensed Taverna restaurant. Water and a dog biscuit are offered to replenish your hound while you enjoy your refreshments.

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he Oyster Box, a five-star hotel in Umhlanga Rocks in KwaZulu-Natal welcomes travellers and their pets. The establishment offers pet-loving guests luxury accommodation for them and their animal companions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those nearest and dearest to our hearts come in all shapes and

sizes. For this very reason pets are most welcome at The Oyster Box Hotel. The Garden Villas offer a range of pet beds and menus to pamper the special pets of our guests.â&#x20AC;?

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he petfriendly offering at The Oyster Box allows clients to enjoy their stay at the hotel along with their favourite canine and feline friends. The hotel’s superior garden villas accommodate both guests and pets. The offering includes special pet menus, linen and sleeping baskets, all as luxurious as the hotel’s human offering. In addition, The Oyster Box hotel’s customary warm welcome is also extended to pets upon arrival – consisting of a stylish collar and water bowl gift set. Petfriendly services also include dog-walkers and collection and delivery to the parlour.

Hospitality industry doyenne Bea Tollman, who loves travelling with her dogs, felt that the petfriendly concept should be standardised across all three luxury Red Carnation Hotel Collection properties: The Oyster Box, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat and The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – to create a home-away-from-home for their guests.

Wayne Coetzer, GM for The Oyster Box, comments: “As one of South Africa’s most distinguished hotels and part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, we have to consider all of our guests’ needs and accommodation requirements, and what better way than to include their beloved pets? It’s easy to see why our hotel is a leader in the industry and the first choice among discerning holidaymakers. Not only do we take every accommodation desire into account, but we also create trends and benchmarks in the industry. The petfriendly concept is just another way that we can add to your travel adventures.” Should you wish to share the joy of a stay at The Oyster Box with your pet-pals please let us know when you make your reservation.

A deposit will be requested upon arrival, but this will be happily returned to you at the end of your stay.”

Old fashioned classic style and glamour abound at The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga Rocks.

Impeccable taste and comfort are hallmarks of this prestigious establishment. Decorater and designer, Toni Tollman, assisted her mother Bea with creating the impressive interiors of the tastefully refurbished and revamped Oyster Box Hotel. According to the Tollmans, one of the greatest challenges faced was restoring this iconic hotel in a way that was authentic to when it was built in 1947. As a result much of the inspiration for the décor was taken from the original features of the hotel and design elements from the 1940s and 1950s are reflected in the elegant furnishings and décor.

The Oyster Box www.oysterboxhotel.com l +27 31 514 5000 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4319 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

This animal-friendly establishment is home to Skabenga, the resident feline ambassador who lives in the lap of luxury. Skabenga is an isiZulu word for rascal or scoundrel but this furry feline is nothing of the sort. Skabenga is a senior and has been at the hotel for more than a decade. According to staff he simply arrived one day and never left. And who can blame him. He has mingled with royalty, has legions of fans who write to him and his own facebook page (Skabenga Oyster Box) with hundreds of friends. This kitty simply loves to have his head and tummy scratched. Children staying at The Oyster Box hotel are given the hotel’s Skabenga Book featuring the hotel’s famous feline resident.

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HOME IS WHERE THE PETS ARE NEW YORK TIMES journalist, author and décor guru, Julia Szabo, shares her petfriendly design and décor tips for stylish living.

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an design help save a pet’s life?

I say, absolutely it can. In 2001, I wrote a book called Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share with Your Pets. A lot of people thought my idea to combine companion animals and interior design in one volume was so cute! They laughed it, and me, off. But the subject of pets and design is serious.

Two compelling phenomena prompted me to write the book, one happy and one sad. First the good news: As a design reporter writing about people’s homes for The New York Times, House Beautiful, and other prestige publications, I noticed that the most inviting, elegant homes had not just one, but several pets in residence. Too often, people assume that if someone has even one dog or cat, that person’s home must be a filthy mess. Yet the house-proud pet lovers I met proved that stereotype wrong.

Their pets had all-access passes, yet their homes were stylish and spotless. Like me, those pet-loving people were more likely to sit on the floor and yield the furniture to their dogs!

Now for the sad part: When I became deeply involved in pet rescue, I learned that one of the most common reasons given for surrendering an animal companion is appalling to anyone with a functioning heart: “Because it wrecked the furniture.” First off, animals are not “its”. And in my humble opinion, if an item of furniture could be wrecked so easily, then that wasn’t the pet’s fault - it was the person’s for choosing the wrong “breed” of furniture!

To prove that a house just isn’t a home without at least one pet in residence, I got to work researching petfriendly home furnishings.

Some tough customers needed extra convincing that an animal house could indeed be the most stylish home in the hood. These were the holdouts who resisted adopting a pet because they feared doing so would mess up their pretty homes. My priority was to dispel the myth that shelter pets are “dirty”, so I highlighted the animal houses with gorgeous, adopted mutts (feline as well as canine).

My book was published in September 2001, shortly after the attacks on the World Trade Centre. After this national tragedy that was felt around the world, people began to value their own pets, and pets in general, more. The heroism of the search-and-rescue

K9s who worked at Ground Zero got under everyone’s skin, as did the selflessness of the therapy dogs who brought comfort to fire-fighters’ and victims’ families. We gained new appreciation of dogs as extraordinary beings who are most certainly not disposable.

Later, another tragedy would again remind us that home is where the pets are. In 2005, during Hurricane Katrina, the world wept to see evacuees in New Orleans forced to leave beloved pets behind, and animal shelters operating beyond maximum capacity to house homeless pets. Since then, we all take time to enjoy our pets to the fullest, inviting them to join us on the sofa and in bed every chance we get. Awareness of pet adoption has also increased, with animal shelters finally emerging as the first and best place to find the family pet.

My latest book, Pretty Pet-Friendly: Easy Ways to Keep Spot’s Digs Stylish and Spotless picks up where Animal House Style left off. It offers detailed information on exactly how to create and maintain the prettiest, pet-friendliest digs. Because black animals - especially large, dusky dogs are always the last to be adopted, I proudly placed Tiki, my charistmatic Chow-Rottweiler cross, and Kitty, my tuxedo cat, front and centre on the book’s cover. My friends and I are pictured sitting on a cool chrome chair

by Thayer Coggin, (www.thayercoggin.com) its super-sturdy metal frame encasing upholstery that’s as durable as it is divine to the touch (it’s a faux suede by Crypton in a pale blue called Icing).

Pets are natural-born decorators. Any rescued pet, regardless of breed or type, size or stripe, will gladly work - for free! - as your live-in interior designer and style “grrru”. S/he will let you know which home furnishings and accessories work, and which ones don’t. How do pets communicate their instinctive design know-how? By voting with their feet, of course!

My goal in publishing Pretty Pet-Friendly was to give readers the information and resources they need to harness the transformative power of design. I hope this knowledge - and the sheer fun of decorating a petfriendly nest - will inspire everyone who sees my book, or reads an excerpt, to visit their local animal shelter and adopt. That’s how design can save pets’ lives.

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SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: Local paint manufacturers like Plascon and Dulux have ‘green’ paint ranges available. www.plascon.co.za l www.dulux.co.za

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SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: MOBELLI: Creating sophisticated and comfortable outdoor spaces need not cost the earth.

The Mediterranean range from Mobelli offers outdoor style at an unbelievable price. This cost effective range is made from sturdy, scratch resistant, powder coated aluminium frames with technowood arm rests and Batyline sling. Constructed from a polyester fibre with a polymer coating, Batyline sling, which is produced by Ferrari, is snag proof, fast drying and flame retardant. This hard wearing range of furniture is ideal for pet owners! The range consists of lounge suites, sun loungers, and dining chairs. The Mediterranean range is stackable, making it easy to store. www.mobelli.co.za

SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: SUNBRELLA: For a brand that started out as an industrial-grade awning fabric in only six colours, Sunbrella fabrics have come a long way since their launch in 1961. Advances in technology and various innovations have resulted in Sunbrella being used in a variety of beautiful new products that offer creative solutions for consumers and the décor and design community. Sunbrella fabrics are ideal for outdoor living and cushions can be left outdoors all year long. The fabrics are fade-resistant and stand up to the harshest sun and the most dramatic weather Mother Nature can muster. Using Sunbrella means you never have to compromise style for performance. The added bonus – stains from pets and kids can easily be cleaned without damaging the fabric, which has been designed for carefree living with colour that is locked in. Today’s Sunbrella fabrics are available in a variety of patterns and designs, including ikats, florals, intricate stripes, houndstooth and more. From the latest hot pink to spa blue, chocolate browns and everything in between, there is a Sunbrella fabric available in the perfect colour for any decorating need. www.sunbrella.com

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Bring animal imagery to your walls with custom portraits of four-footed family members, whether it’s a life-size bronze by sculptor Jennifer Weinik (www.jennweinik.com), a personalised portrait by painters Martha Szabo (www.marthaszabo.com) or Heather LaHaise (www.heatherlahaise.com), or a silhouette by Karl Johnson (www.cutarts.com). Pet-themed art brings a glamorous, personal touch to any décor.

SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTES: PET PORTRAITS: Elaine Hurford l www.petportaits.za.net l elaineh@vodamail.co.za EMMA O’BRIEN PHOTOGRAPHY: Emma O’Brien l www.emmaobrien.com

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SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: BUILDER’S WAREHOUSE stores sell modular carpet tiles. Unfortunately the range of colours is very limited. www.builders.co.za

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Durable and renewable, it has an eco-friendly, water-based, and solvent-free finish that stays cool to the touch - ideal for long-coated dogs who tend to get hot under the collar. www.teragren.com

SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: BAMBOO WAREHOUSE: Need the perfect flooring to make your home more petfriendly?

Bamboo Warehouse is the leading supplier of bamboo flooring and other bamboo products in South Africa. They supply the highest quality bamboo products that are made from bamboo specifically farmed for commercial use thus making it ecologically sustainable. Bamboo is naturally hypo-allergenic which means less allergic sensitivities for the whole family, including your pets. It is also hard-wearing and scratch resistant with nine coatings for scratch prevention. Bamboo is very easy to clean and maintain making it the ideal flooring for people and their pets. www.bamboowarehouse.co.za l +27 21 701 0568

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Happily, feline furnishings have come a long way. Even the kitty loo is now a sight for sore eyes! Consider Modernist Cat (www.modernistcat.com), makers of stylish, heirloom-quality, mid-century, modern-inspired designs that clad the cat box in elegance.

SOUTH AFRICAN SUBSTITUTE: KittiCraft (see opposite page) & SWAG Boutique (see page 26).

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Designer Furniture For The Sophisticated Cat KittiCraft makes designer furniture to complement your stylish, elegant home. Beautiful and functional, these ultra-chic pieces are literally the crème de la crème of cat furniture.

KittiCraft items are all made from CNC Laser cut Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), whilst the cushions are made from heavy-duty cotton, which can be washed with cold water and then dried in the sun.

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A stylish and comfortable hammock, perfect for those lazy days.

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. . . YOU could be a WINNER with KittiCraft . . .

WIN A LUXURY KittiCraft Cove with beautifully modern styling to the value of R1 430.

TO ENTER: email ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za with your answer to the following question: WHICH KITTICRAFT BED TAKES ITS NAME FROM A FRUIT? Entries to reach us by no later than 31 December 2012 (see competition rules on page 4)

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SWAG BOUTIQUE is a pet lifestyle brand focusing on bringing beautiful pet products to your home

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wag is all about style, comfort and beauty. The genius behind this range is that each piece is designed to complement your home. SWAG Boutique offers custom made beds to your requirements. Say goodbye to the smelly dog box and hello to doggie décor!

SWAG is the creation of Fashion graduate Nikki Sher. After a very successful four years in fashion production, Nikki decided it was time to combine her three passions in life: fashion, interior design and her pets. The result is beautifully designed products in a stunning array of colours, prints and fine fabrics. Each product comes with a bit of a twist - delightful doggie shirts decorated with lace appliqué, bowls adorned with rhinestones and beds created out of converted vintage suitcases (see page 22 & 24). DIY doggie collars are the perfect addition to any pet’s wardrobe with leather collars that can be decorated with a wide selection of charms to complement your puppy’s personality. Other items include imported leather beds, food bowls, hair clips, t-shirts and lovingly handknitted jerseys. SWAG also offers wooden beds, foam beds and futons that can be customised to your pet-specific requirements. The price range for all of these innovative products is from R65 - R2000 making them incredibly affordable and a great gift for an animal loving friend.

WHERE CAN I BUY SWAG? SWAG Boutique has a stand at the Rosebank Rooftop Market (Corner Bath and Baker St, Rosebank) l www.theswagboutique.com Email SWAG Boutique - nikki@theswagboutique.com Call Nikki on +27 72 282 7108 to place an order or to discuss a custom made pet bed!

Kitchen Studio custom make designer kitchens and have manufactured one that accommodates your furry friend.

All pet parents know how much dogs and cats love to be in the kitchen and having them running underfoot is certainly not ideal. Instead of depriving them and banning them from the kitchen, why not fit a kitchen that incorporates space for your pets?

Kitchen Studio have come up with an innovative and unique petfriendly design which includes a specially made alcove for your 4-leggeds to rest in when

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To find out more: +27 31 462 7722 www.kitchenstudio.com

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Grand Voyager LX

IT’S NOT JUST A VEHICLE, IT’S A LIFESTYLE

Sporting a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine, Chrysler’s 7-seater Grand Voyager LX also has several features that make it a fantastic petfriendly vehicle.

These include revolutionised minivan seating with the Stow ‘n Go® Seating and Storage System where the second and third row seats, actually fold directly into the floor. This means much more space for your pets and all their kit plus there’s even space for your own luggage!

The Grand Voyager is designed to have a place for just about everything, including small items like leashes, chews and toys. It boasts dual glove boxes, driver and passenger door bins, dual map pockets, personalised storage, coat hooks and a standard umbrella holder.

And it doesn’t end there. Extra storage in the Grand Voyager, namely the Mopar® Second-Row Cargo Bin, allows you to have your pet’s necessities inside the vehicle without making it feel too crowded. With these in-the-floor storage bins, you have even more storage to help keep everything well-organised and out of sight. And as if all that’s not enough, the available overhead console system and the available removable centre front seat console provide even more. There is even a complete line of Mopar® accessories, made just for Chrysler.The Grand Voyager comes complete with a standard observation mirror that drops down from the sunglass holder to give you, the driver, full view of the rear passengers, especially the furry ones! It also has power sliding doors and a lift gate.

The windows are deep tint sunscreen glass, which helps to keep pets and people cool, as does the 3-zone temperature control and the sunroof. For bad weather, the LX boasts rain sensitive wipers. Cleaning up pet hair and accidents is just as easy with the Grand Voyager LX’s ingenious Stain Repel fabric. This stain-, odour- and static-resistant fabric doesn’t allow moisture to seep through and is designed to look clean year after year. www.chrysler.co.za l 0800 CHRYSLER l 0800 2479 7537

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* THE RESPONSIBLE

PET OWNER IS A RESPONSIBLE

CONSUMER

by Paul Jacobson of Vondiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holistic Pet Nutrition

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER?

Whether you are purchasing for yourself, the family or your

companion animals, be responsible.

In the case of our pets they have no say, they have no voice. They are

reliant on your informed choice and thus the responsibility is that much more severe and binding.

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* THE RESPONSIBLE

PET OWNER IS A RESPONSIBLE

CONSUMER

by Paul Jacobson of Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition

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ur modern era has become materialistic, insensitive and careless. We have steered away from good business and moral ethics and we have distanced ourselves from natural living. In this hectic lifestyle convenience has become a priority with processed, preserved and chemical based products enjoying major support. Corporate business embarks on major advertising campaigns that cloud our clear thinking. Labelling of products is obscure and illegible.

So, if ever there was a need to investigate and challenge the commercial institution, it is now.

As a responsible consumer and pet owner, I believe that we should commit to three unconditional pledges in order to derive at a clear decision.

Firstly, we should step back from all the different opinions and marketing jargon and use our common sense, intuition and logic. We should apply our minds and think carefully and honestly.

Secondly, we should rely on the wealth of information available in print and in the electronic media. Search engines allow us to comfortably sit at our computer and study the facts comprehensively.

Thirdly, and this is probably the most challenging, is to scrutinise labels. It is imperative, as responsible consumers, that we understand the list of ingredients and feeding guidelines that are labelled on our food and on our household products. This is for the protection of our family and companions. I believe only then can we claim to be responsible and enlightened consumers.

I have been commissioned to write regularly for petfriendly living and in doing so I will present content that is challenging and that deserves research. I will introduce to you the legalities of labelling in the pet food industry and how important it is to understand diet, pet care, grooming and behaviour. The consequences of irresponsible pet care will have an impact on your companions’ wellbeing, health and longevity.

True enlightenment means understanding all the façades of our material, emotional and spiritual world. The enlightened person applies the same moral principles when approaching life and its challenges. The merits of these principles are judged on truth alone and not according to race or being. We apply these same truths to humans as we do animals.

Animal rights organisations, worldwide, are fighting to change the rhetoric describing our animals as “pets” to “companion animals” or “members of the family”. Perhaps then, all our animals will be treated fairly, morally and with dignity. Then, we can truly call ourselves complete and enlightened.

Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition • 59 Regent Road, Sea Point • Welgemoed Plaza, Durbanville

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Vondi’s offers a 10% discount to Petfriendly Travel Club members – please quote your membership number when making a purchase.

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ASK BERNICE

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Bernice Jaffe

ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST

In case you’re wondering why your pet would need me, I’ll sum it up by saying that my role is to provide support to owners and their dogs, so that they can fully enjoy each other’s company.

Introducing Bernice Jaffe...

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ogs are my passion. I have loved animals for as long as I can remember and have always wanted to save every animal that needed saving. I used to walk the dogs in the rescue organisations who were locked in cages for most of the day and try to make them more adoptable. I used to help catch feral cats and have them sterilised, if there was any chance that I could domesticate them, I would, and try to find a good home for them, the rest we would put back where we found them. I would take on foster dogs and cats and as soon as they were physically and

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emotionally strong, I would start looking for the perfect homes for them. This is one of the reasons I have 6 dogs and 6 cats, because some I could not let go.

What does an animal behaviourist do? It all starts with understanding the dog psyche and their pack instinct, so that we can competently treat dogs that have behaviour problems. As with everything in life, a calm approach with positive re-enforcement works best. In case you’re wondering why your pet would need me, I’ll sum it up by saying that my role is to provide support to owners

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Bernice Jaffe

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and their dogs, so that they can fully enjoy each other’s company. I get called in to people’s homes to sort out problems like aggression towards other dogs, aggression towards people, barking, chewing, digging, separation anxiety etc. Most of the time it is the owners who are not doing the right thing. You do not get such a thing as a bad dog, just an owner who does not know the correct way.

More often than not, I am called in for issues that the owners have already tried to resolve on their own. Owners commonly hope that their dog will grow out of a bad habit, but truth be told, unless deliberately coached and coaxed, dogs become more entrenched in their habits as time goes by (just like us two legged mammals).

Owners often reinforce their dogs’ problematic behaviour without even knowing it and then the dog gets blamed for getting it wrong.

For a relatively small expense and a dedicated amount of commitment, beneficial changes can easily be made. It’s really not true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Dogs learn quickly; it’s the owners that are sometimes a little slow.

The exciting thing about what I do is the diversity of issues that I’m called to consult on. Diverse issues call for diverse solutions and for this reason I’m never militant in my approach.

Meeting you and your dog will give me a chance to consider first and foremost, the needs of the owner. I tap into you and your disposition to find a sustainable solution that will work well for you and your four-legged best friend.

To an equal degree, I consider the needs of the dog. No two breeds are alike and no two dogs within a breed can be considered the same. There is no paint-by-numbers solution and I always, always, always take into account each individual dog’s temperament so that I suggest something that we’re all comfortable with.

Another factor I will consider is the environment. This pertains not only to your home but also to the general space that you share with your dog. This isn’t just about where your dog sleeps and the four walls that you share, it’s about the garden, it’s about the perimeter and it’s about the immediate surrounds. It also includes the space that your dog thinks s/he “owns”.

In my experience, dogs that are integrated into the home are more secure, calm and “playable” than dogs that are made to “live outside”.

If I have to choose a key message to owners, it would be this: at the end of the day, it will be you that is left with the dog once I leave.

I can only give you guidelines that will empower you to bring about changes - the onus will be on you to consistently implement them. Of course, I’m happy to provide ongoing support, but ultimately it is up to you to create the environment you desire. Your confidence is vital to a long-term solution. A confident owner equals a calm dog; a calm dog equals a happy home.

I derive great personal rewards from my work and can talk to dogs for hours, so please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. It’s my passion and gives me endless joy to see families engaging with their dogs in a loving and successful way.

Do you have a question to ask?

Contact me via email: bark@bernicejaffe.co.za or give me a call on +27 79 883 7566.

For more information and an overview about my services, visit www.bernicejaffe.co.za. I look forward to helping your pooches!

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... out & about ...

PETFRIENDLY

Spaces & Places Hot spots for you & your pets

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Reader’s Recommendation

Knead

Trenchtown, Observatory

Knead is a fantastic bakery and coffee shop that specialises in delicious artisan breads, freshly baked on site. Also on offer are delectable pastries and confectionary, deli-style meals as well as awesome wood-fired pizzas! Knead welcomes customers and their pets in the outside seating area of their restaurants.

This popular venue is situated in Station Road, Observatory – on the same site where Cool Runnings used to be. Staying with the Jamaican theme, Trenchtown is suitably laid back and the outside (beachy) area is the perfect place to sip a cool cocktail and lounge around with your dogs in tow. Trenchtown takes its name from the poverty stricken area in Kingston, Jamaica, where Bob Marley spent most of his youth.

CAPE TOWN l www.knead.co.za

Knead Palmyra Palmyra Junction, Palmyra Road, Claremont, +27 21 671 0802 Knead Muizenberg Surfer’s Corner, Beach Road, Muizenberg, +27 21 788 2909 Knead Kloof Street Wellness Centre, Kloof Street, Gardens, +27 21 424 1666

CAPE TOWN l +27 21 448 0516

OPENING HOURS: 12h00 to 23h30 Monday to Saturday 12h00 to 20h00 Sundays

InFood Bakery & Deli Restaurant

JEFFREY’S BAY l Tel: +27 42 293 1880 or +27 72 320 6589 l www.infood.co.za Known as “the best bakery and deli in Jeffrey’s Bay”, the difference between InFood and other eateries like it is the use of old methods as opposed to using new ones. With a strong background in catering which included making food for British Royalty alongside the likes of Jamie Oliver, restaurant owner, Jayne, feels that too often the issue is about convenience versus work. As she puts it: “maybe there is a place for some of the new culinary machines and gadgets on the market, but for the most part, the making of really good food is in the being there; the hands on and head first into that box of fresh, not frozen, vegetables; to wash and to peel, to dice and to julienne, by hand. Here at Infood we like the old ways, which is why our bread is so good. We don’t employ the convenience of pre-mix dough in our breads, but rather use the ten thousand year old way of baking our breads and rolls from scratch, and wherever possible, employing the same with everything we do at InFood.” InFood is very petfriendly and has a lovely garden with dog water bowls all over. We highly recommended you stop by for some of Jayne’s delicious artisan-made, chemical-free breads, and a cup of real barista-made coffee. InFood is located in Schelde Street and is open daily, Mon-Sat from 07h00 to 17h00 with live music every Saturday.

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Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market ASSAGAY, DURBAN l +27 83 777 1674 www.shongwenimarket.co.za

The Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market has fast become a renowned success in the upper Highway area, attracting crowds from all around Durban and Pietermaritzburg on a weekly basis. Held every Saturday from 06h00 to 10h30, the Market allows dogs on leads to accompany their owners, and has become well known for its diverse products. These range from a large variety of organic foods and fresh produce to all the exciting products found at traditional craft markets. Begin your day with a host of delicious breakfast options along with your favourite hot or cold beverage; the perfect early start to your weekend and a sure way to delight family, friends, and guests. For those of you intent on living a healthy lifestyle, be sure to bring a basket so you can fill it with all the magnificent farm fresh fruit and vegetables on offer. And for variety, why not try some new cheese, wine and even beer made from fruit? You won’t be disappointed.

Corner of Kassier and Alverstone Roads, Assagay (Physical address is 1 Fraser Road, Assagay).

Walkerville Farmer’s Market

WALKERVILLE, JOHANNESBURG l www.wfmarket.co.za Organic and fresh produce markets strive towards wholeness and goodness. Products at such markets tend to be of a higher quality and there is an abundance of hand-crafted goods. The food is fresh, some organic, and by far a lot tastier! This is the vision of the founders of the Walkerville Farmer’s Market.

The objective was to establish a permanent outlet for fresh farm produce - vegetables, fruit, nuts, herbs, eggs and honey, all produced by the greater Walkerville residents, including farmers from the surrounding areas. All this plus home-crafted products, antiques, leatherwork, woodwork, jewellery, candle-ware, glassware and other exciting merchandise. The market is based on those held in Henley-on-Klip, Irene and Bryanston.

Come and relax on the premises, bring your (leashed) dogs, savour good food from the food court and enjoy light music playing in the background.

The market runs every Saturday from 09h00 to 15h00. Physical address is 112 Main Road (R82) Walkerville.

Café Sorrento

RIVONIA, JOHANNESBURG l +27 11 234 3801 www.cafe-sorrento.com Café Sorrento offers breakfasts, lunches, coffee and drinks in a relaxed environment with a lovely outside area where you are welcome to bring your well-behaved dog. The staff are friendly, and there are even a few trees under which you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious iced drink. Food on offer includes sandwiches, salads, wraps, light meals, cakes, desserts and Illy coffee. There is also free wi-fi. You will find this petfriendly café at Shop 1, Mutual Mews, 333 Rivonia Boulevard (opposite Nino’s).

They are open 7 days a week: Monday to Friday from 07h00 to 18h00; Saturday from 08h00 to 15h00 and Sunday from 08h00 to13h00.

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Hedianga Farm PRETORIA EAST

Situated east of Pretoria, Hedianga Farm is the new dog-walking, mountainbiking and hiking venue of the “Bronberge” Range! If you are bored with your current routes, it could be time for a change and Hedianga Farm offers exciting cycling, trail running, birding, and walking experiences!

You don’t have to be a mountain biker, a trail runner, an orienteering tracker or a bird watcher to enjoy Hedianga Farm. All you need to be is an ordinary South African with a keen appreciation of the outdoors and a healthy love of nature. Hedianga Farm is 140 hectares in size and comprises the north-facing slope of the “Bronberge“ mountain range, overlooking Shere and Silver Lakes.

There are approximately 12kms of old roads and fire breaks on the farm most of which are primarily perfect for pedal pushers yet also suitable for leisurely walks and trail running. At present the staff have cleared in excess of 10 kilometres of track and they are gradually naming roads, tracks and places of interest so that guests can find their way around more easily.

Current developments include the “Tshona langa” and “Mnandi” Trails. They also hope to identify sites for picnicking and camping.

Amenities: At this stage the amenities include a clean toilet and running water.

Dogs are welcome – bring a leash! Dogs may run free provided they do not chase or alarm mounted riders, horses etc. Owners whose pets catch and kill any indigenous wild animal or birdlife on the farm will be expected to pay for damages and their pets will be banned from the farm.

For more information, contact Gabriel Falkson on +27 82 552 0955 or email hediangafarm@absamail.co.za.

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From Menlyn, Pretoria, travel east on Atterbury Road; cross over Hans Strydom Drive and continue to the four-way stop at the intersection with Olympus Drive. Continue through the four-way stop, up the hill and turn left into Ajax Road. Take Ajax all the way to the T-Junction with Achilles Way, and turn left again into Achilles Way. Plot 85 will be on your right hand side, about 100m down the road.

Access Times: Open Saturdays and Sundays 06h30 to 18h30; Tuesdays to Fridays 14h00 to 18h30. Closed on Mondays. We would prefer you to not come in after 18h00 and hope that you will be out by dusk! Entrance fee is charged per person on horseback and per person on foot.

Dogs get in for free!

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Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recommendation Uitkyk Hike

NEAR HARTBEESPOORT One weekend we really wanted to go hiking with the dogs but struggled to find somewhere close to Johannesburg. Eventually, we found the Uitkyk hike through the Jacana Collection.

Uitkyk Hike is a lovely day walk close to Hartebeespoort. The hike is about 7km long and although steep in parts, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too difficult. Our dogs loved running through the trees at the start of the hike and then along the cliffs at the top to get a better view.

There are spectacular views from the summit. To the south is the vast spread of the Dam and on the southern skyline the city of Johannesburg can be seen. To the west you can see the Magaliesberg mountain range. Extending northwards are vistas of the Brits valley with their mix of agricultural and mining activities.

It was really wonderful to find somewhere close to home to be able to do a hike with our beagles. This hike is well worth it!

For more information and to book the hike visit: www.jacanacollection.co.za

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FOOD & WINE

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Grapevine Wherever wine is made, you’re likely to find a dog or two. Most estates have their own ‘wine dogs’, some allow four-legged visitors and others host events in aid of animal welfare.

Eikendal Vineyards is situated in the foothills of the spectacular Helderberg mountains, on the R44, between Somerset West and Stellenbosch. It truly is the most perfect location for a petfriendly picnic and there is even a hiking trail through the fynbos that you can follow with your dogs. According to their public relations department, Eikendal is known as both a child AND petfriendly environment, and would “most certainly welcome your well-behaved dog on a leash.”

The petfriendly living team spent the day at Eikendal Vineyards in order to be interviewed for a TV show that aired on KykNet recently called Woef. The setting was exquisite and SO petfriendly and the wine was heavenly!

www.eikendal.com +27 21 855 1422 R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West

Nelson Wine Estate stands upon one of the first pieces of land to be selected for making wine by the French Huguenots.

Nelson Wine Estate is a family wine farm in every sense of the word where most of the members of the Nelson family are involved in the running of the business in one way or another. The Nelsons love animals, especially dogs and horses. In order to help the local (Wellington) SPCA raise funds to set up a sanctuary for abused farm animals and horses, they hosted their first ever Wine, Dine & Dog Day held in December 2011 with the event set to become an annual fundraiser. The Wine Dine & Dog Day offers many activities catering for dogs, including a “Fluffie Draffie” (dog run/walk), a first ever cross country for dogs, various displays and exhibitions and even an obedience obstacle course open for all dogs to attempt. Dog owners were treated to good food, fine dining and the opportunity to stroll with their dogs through the vineyards and swim in the farm dam.

Bilton Wines, situated in Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, host dog walks on a quarterly basis. The Bilton Dog Walk is organised by Animal Rescue (www.animalrescue.org.za) and all funds raised go to this worthy cause. There is also a mini flea market on the day. To find out when the next walk will be held, contact cindy@biltonwines.com www.biltonwines.com +27 21 881 3714 Annandale Road, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch

www.nelsonscreek.co.za +27 21 869 8453 adjacent to the R44 in Windmeul, just outside Paarl Trinny in the vines by Madge Gibson

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cope with stress...

HOW HERBS CAN HELP ANIMALS

by Dr Jimmy Symmonds & Cara Harris

Animals are happy and healthy by nature.

However, modern living can be stressful, making it tricky for animals to truly experience their natural wellbeing.

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hen animals perceive danger, their response is called the stress-response. In an animal’s natural environment the stress-response (also called the fight-or-flight response) has an important purpose.

When threatened, the stress-response provides animals with the means to respond quickly and effectively to the threat, and helps ensure their survival. It is easy to see how the stress-response is beneficial in natural environments, when an animal may need to escape a predator, or protect its young. Once the danger has passed, or the challenge has been met successfully, then animals naturally return to a relaxed state.

However, stress that continues over an extended period, even at low levels, can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Many animal diseases and behaviour problems are now understood to be stress-related. Long-term stress means an animal may never get the chance to fully relax. The ability to relax is essential for animal wellbeing, as relaxation allows for optimal healing, and a return to normal, balanced functioning.

Herbs that have an effect on the nervous system have traditionally been called nervines. One class of nervine herbs in particular is useful in supporting stressed animals, and helping them to relax. These herbs are called nervine relaxants, and they help to relax the mind and body through their action on the nervous system.

Modern science can now explain many of the effects of these herbs.

Research into the functioning of nerves at a molecular level has led to the discovery of a number of important chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that can be affected by herbs. These chemical messengers all play different roles in the balanced functioning of the central nervous system.

One of these neurotransmitters, called GABA, plays a central role in a relaxed nervous system. Research has shown that many herbs traditionally classified as nervine relaxants, exert their relaxing effects by promoting the function of GABA. Herbs that help

animals relax, through their effects on GABA, include Chamomile, Passionflower, Lemon balm and Valerian.

Of course a herb has more than just one effect. In fact herbs often contain hundreds of chemicals that have a variety of effects.

Choosing an appropriate herb involves looking at all the effects of a herb and matching it to the signs and symptoms seen in the animal. Chamomile flowers, for example, not only help relax the nervous system, but also help promote a healthy digestive function.

Chamomile would then be a good choice in animals that experience minor digestive upsets when stressed, including excessive flatulence, poor appetite, or even diarrhea.

When used appropriately, and as part of an integrated approach to wellbeing, relaxing herbs can provide useful support for stressrelated problems in animals. Because herbs have real effects it is always important to consult your veterinarian if your animal is on medication, pregnant, lactating or undergoing surgery before using any herbs.

If you have an animal that you feel has a stress-related problem then the first step is to get the support of your veterinarian and an animal behaviourist. Herbal relaxants are most effective when combined with other relaxation strategies that are tailored to the individual animal. Every animal gets stressed for different reasons and shows their stress in different ways. A trained expert can help you to better understand your animal’s condition, what they need, and what you can do to help.

Jimmy & Cara are directors of Happiness Is – a social enterprise creating products and workshops that promote the wellbeing of animals. Jimmy’s background includes zoology, veterinary medicine and herbal medicine. Cara’s background includes neuropsycology and animal behavioural science.

Comments and questions can be emailed to Cara and Jimmy on hi@happinessis.co.za.

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cope with stress...

Happy Animal Clinic >> A Cape Town based Referral Service for Mind-Body Veterinary Medicine

About Happy Animal Clinic Experience and science has shown Jimmy and Cara the relationship between an animal’s mind and body. When an animal worries or experiences stress, his/her mind and immune system are eventually affected, causing or intensifying a range of physical, mental and/or behavioural disorders. In fact, an animal’s emotional and physical wellbeing are so interconnected they cannot be addressed in isolation.

What is Mind-Body Veterinary Medicine?

Mind-Body Veterinary Medicine offers an integrated approach for maintaining your companion animal’s health and wellbeing and assisting in healing from more serious disease and/or behavioural challenges.

Mind-Body Veterinary Medicine explores the complex interconnections between an animal’s mind and his/her body’s nervous and immune system. It offers an interdisciplinary approach incorporating Jimmy and Cara’s backgrounds in behavioural science, veterinary medicine, neurophysiology, psychology and herbal medicine.

Their Approach

How to book a consultation Clients can call either Jimmy or Cara to make an appointment.

Feel free to call us to discuss the suitability of a case for referral.

We require a referral from your family vet, as well as a full medical history and all lab results.

Happy Animal Clinic

Cara and Jimmy consult together and work in partnership with clients and referring vets to find ways to ease animal suffering and promote wellbeing. They currently offer home visits in Cape Town and surrounding suburbs.

Clients can look forward to personalised programs and treatment modalities that include pharmaceutical medicines, herbal medicines, acupuncture, behavioural counselling, massage, lifestyle advice etc.

When to book a consultation Happy Animal Consultations can assist in: • Stress-related disorders, e.g. skin allergies, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome • Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders, e.g. epilepsy, chronic pain, frailty • Behavioural disorders e.g. inappropriate urination, aggression, lick granuloma • Cancer • Old Age conditions • Convalescence - to promote optimal healing after serious illness or surgery Such cases suggest there may be a role for a Mind-Body approach that looks at the various stressors involved (including psychological, environmental and relationship stressors) in the disease presentation.

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Contact us directly: Jimmy: +27 79 389 9958 jimmy@happinessis.co.za Cara: +27 73 747 1119 cara@happinessis.co.za Jimmy and Cara: +27 21 433 0396

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Relief REIKI

By Carol Mulrooney

A NATURAL STRESS RELIEVER FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS

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ou wake up one day, and the memories of your seaside holiday have faded like your well-worn denim jeans. You realise with a sinking heart that your days of relaxation are long over and it’s on with the proverbial grindstone. Instantly your whole body tenses as a tsunami dumps gigantic waves of stress over you.

Stress is one of the main causes of illness in the body, mind and spirit of both humans and animals. As our animal companions share a close bond with us, they are adept in picking up on our emotional and mental state. They also have the ability to mirror back at us issues that need healing in our lives. If you’re depressed or worried the chances are your cat/dog/horse will display similar health and/or behavioural problems. In such cases, both the person and the animal would benefit from a Reiki treatment.

All living beings possess an energy system through which life force energy flows. The chakras (a Sanskrit word meaning ‘wheel of light’) circulate life force energy through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Energy meridians that make their way around the entire body are connected to the nervous system and transport the life force energy. Negative thoughts and emotions like fear, stress, anger, worry etc. disrupt the energy flow throughout the body and cause blockages in the chakras that ultimately manifest as disease in humans and animals.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

A NATURAL STRESS RELIEVER FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS

- What is Reiki? Universal life force energy is the energy that flows through humans, animals, plants and all living things. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a natural method of hands on healing that utilises this energy to promote health and wellness.

Dr Mikao Usui of Kyoto, Japan rediscovered this form of healing in the 19th Century. It comprises two Japanese words; Rei – meaning higher power and Ki – meaning spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki never replaces veterinary or medical treatment or medication, but the two complement each other, affording greater and/or speedier healing.

- How can Reiki help? Reiki can assist in clearing such blockages. Reiki treatments range from an hour to an hour and a half for people. During a Reiki session the client lies fully clothed on the therapy bed, under a light cover. The qualified Reiki practitioner places her hands in specific positions on the body. The practitioner merely acts as a conduit as she channels Universal energy, which flows from the hands directly to the source of the problem. The energy is experienced as a tingling sensation, accompanied by heat that is generated over the affected area. This is very soothing and has a calming and relaxing effect, causing some people to drift off to sleep or enter a deep state of relaxation.

Animals seem to prefer hour-long treatments in the garden or on the verandah, where they can take a break to relieve themselves and return for more Reiki if they want it. Most animals relax and enjoy their session, often going off to sleep, while others will rearrange their bodies in such a way that the energy is directed to where they need it most. Regular Reiki treatments promote health and wellbeing. Illnesses can be detected on an energetic level and cleared before they manifest in the physical body. As Reiki heals on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level, it’s perfect for assisting with the healing of emotional and mental problems, giving us the opportunity to live healthy, stressfree lives along with our animal companions.

A Reiki session is relaxing and calming which must be experienced to be fully appreciated.

A client relaxes in the garden while receiving a short treatment for a tension headache.

- About Carol Mulrooney Carol Mulrooney is an International Usui and Tibetan Reiki Master (registered RMA) and has been practicing Reiki for the past thirteen years. She treats both humans and animals at Satori Place of Healing & Enlightenment, which is Carol’s unique healing centre for humans and animals in Magaliesburg, Gauteng. Carol also offers Distant Healing, Animal Communication and “Crossing Over” Readings with animals in the Spirit World, as well as Angel Card Readings.

Contact Carol directly: +27 83 721 8861 Visit her blog: www.reikilightsouthafrica.blogspot.com Visit her Facebook: Carol Mulrooney’s Animal Healing & Communication

Murphy is a rescue, and is hyperactive. Regular Reiki treatments have helped him overcome any trauma he might have experienced in his past. It also helps to keep him calm.

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These days, when it comes to naming our pets, it’s goodbye Fifi and

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key pattern today is naming our pets the same names that are popular choices for human babies. Researchers link this to the general ‘humanisation’ trend that is emerging in contemporary pet-keeping, specifically in western influenced societies.

This trend has taken hold in South Africa as well. In the past, dogs were given names like Spotty, Snoopy, Fluffy, Rex and Wagter.

These days we prefer Max, Charlie, Molly, Oliver and Sophie.

This change is motivated by, amongst other things, the increased tendency to view pets as family members and as ‘surrogate humans’; as companions rather than objects of domination which the term ‘pet’ suggests. The naming of a pet is thus a way of ‘humanising’, so as to give it a unique, individual identity. By giving one’s animal a name, you attribute personality traits and individualism to them.

Despite cultural variations, naming pets is common practice among pet owners everywhere.

We have all heard the claim that people can resemble their pets physically and some experts argue that what you decide to name your pets, reveals much about your personality. The name you choose for your dog reveals your expectations, interests and yearnings. It can also reveal your sense of humour (if you have one). Ironic names like Killer or Danger are frequently given to tiny toy dogs like Miniature Pinschers and Poodles.

Names are also age specific and teenagers in the family can result in pets being named Britney (as in Spears), Bree or Bella (as in the Vampire movies including the Twilight series).

Some people give their pets mythical or historical names like Socrates, Rommel, Churchill, Napoleon, Josephine or Cleopatra

(often shortened to Cleo), or name them after famous people. For example: Tyson (as in Mike) Jimi (as in Hendrix), Elvis, and Ozzy (as in Osbourne). Rescued dogs are sometimes named after where they were found or given names that somehow marked or alluded to their ordeal. Names like Freeway and Lucky denote this type of naming.

Cats are not always given human names but if they are, popular choices include: Molly, Tabitha, Penny and Jenny. Common, and fairly traditional cat names, like Tigger, Sylvester, Felix and Tommy or Thomas, are still popular. Some pets (both cats and dogs) are named after food and drink, e.g. Biscuit, Fudge, Cupcake, Jelly, Milo, Brandy, Pickle, Pumpkin and Whisky.

What’s in a name

Naming your pet has never been more of a minefield and to help you along, a few books have been published that can guide you in your choice.

“The Complete Book of Pet Names: An ASPCA Book”

by George Greenfield, paperback, ISBN: 9780962695018 “The Big Book of Pet Names: More Than 10,000 Pet Names (Includes Celebrity Pet Names)”

by Eugene Boone, paperback, ISBN: 9780930865542 “The Best Pet Name Book Ever”

by Wayne Bryant Eldridge, paperback, ISBN: 9780764124990 Available online at www.kalahari.net

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espite the general economic downturn, the pet industry overall is still growing at a phenomenal rate and pets are increasingly being seen as family members. They fill the void left by ‘empty nests’ and childlessness and these days it is not uncommon for people to have ‘furkids’ instead. At the same time, their elevated position and the proliferation of products and services catering for their every need has resulted in increased life expectancy for pets. Another key factor propelling and shaping the growth in the pet industry is the increased tendency to ‘humanise’ pets. Consequently, a growing segment of the pet-owning population will seek out human types of services for their pets including massage, acupuncture and hydrotherapy. This extends to pets being included in weddings and even having their own birthday parties, fashion shows, TV programmes and magazines.

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Trending in Japan Although the birthrate in Japan has reached an all time low, the number of pets in that country has increased significantly. According to www.guardian.co.uk, there are now many more pets than children in Japan.

In addition, their human owners are spending a fortune on designer clothing, specialised equipment, luxury accessories and pampering treatments for them. Japanese dogs can now enjoy holidays at spas and hot spring resorts, yoga classes and gourmet meals at sidewalk cafés. Pet boutiques sell everything from designer outfits, sunglasses, shoes and nappies to organic snacks and meals, to dog ‘carry bags’ or pram-like ‘buggies’ to transport them in. There are many dog hotels and pet funerals have also become available. There are even temples where dead dogs are laid to rest with full Buddhist rites. Because Japan is densely populated and space is a major issue since most people live in tiny apartments, small lapdogs like miniature dachshunds, poodles and chihuahuas are particularly popular.

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PET TRAVEL

Globally, pet travel is growing and in South Africa, we are witnessing more and more people travelling with their pets. Products that facilitate pet travel such as car seat covers, hammocks, barriers, portable water bowls, carriers, crates and travel tonics (mostly of herbal origin) to prevent carsickness are becoming increasingly available. Expect more cars with petfriendly features; a wider range of holiday accommodations that cater specifically for pets; and travel agencies involved purely in the transportation of pets, with or without, their people, will all become increasingly available and popular. With more dogs on the road, garages, restaurants, wine farms, markets, shopping centres etc. will also be catering for them by providing watering holes and special menus for our four-legged companions.

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BLING TO GREEN

The shift from glitzy and glam to organic, all natural and environmentally-friendly merchandise and services, has been one of the key trends for this year. From organic treats to natural shampoos and spa products; flea treatments; biodegradable dog poop bags; and more natural and healthier pet food options; this change is making its mark here in South Africa as well. The proliferation of green products and holistic healthcare options for pets is evidence of this positive trend.

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Top quality, (more affordable than imported) pet products and accessories are being produced right here in South Africa. Companies such as Wagworld, Superstar Paws, Dogs Unlimited, SWAG and KittiCraft are just a few companies that come to mind. At the same time, pet services are diversifying and providing many opportunities for viable selfemployment.

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TRENDS PEOPLE ANIMAL

Our Pets

Our Selves part one

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e are all very familiar with pet lovers describing

themselves as being either cat people or dog people. Some people identify strongly with a particular breed and tend to select this type of pet throughout their lives.

But, what do these preferences and choices say about us and our personalities? Are you Snoopy or Garfield? In Part One of this series of articles, petfriendly living investigates…

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survey conducted by the Associated Press in the USA found that dog lovers outnumber feline fans nearly two to one. Similar patterns can be expected in South Africa where dogs rate as the number one pet of choice for most of us.

Unfortunately, many more people dislike cats. Notwithstanding the age-old association with witchcraft, in many Western (and African) societies, ‘cat people’ still tend to be portrayed more negatively and stereotypically than their dog-loving counterparts.

Although an individual’s preference for dogs over cats is partly related to cultural and lifestyle differences, it also may have something to do with their own unique personality. Research conducted by American psychology professors, Sam Gosling, Carson Sandy and Jeff Potter, which was published in the academic journal, Anthrozoös

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in 2010, showed that dog lovers are generally more extroverted, sociable and agreeable than cat lovers. According to Gosling et al (2010), “given the tight psychological connections between people and their pets, it is likely that the differences between dogs and cats may be suited to different human personalities.”

Dog lovers held more traditional beliefs than those who preferred cats as companions. Dog owners, like the canines they prefer, are more willing to please and are more obliging, friendly and accepting than cat fans. Interestingly, so-called, ‘dog people’ were found to be more self-disciplined and conscientious. This led the researchers to argue that the “preference for planned and sociable behaviour mirrors the cooperative organisation found in many wild dog societies.”

ANIMAL PEOPLE

Our Pets

Our Selves “I consider it the finest test of genuine love and understanding of animals if a person has sympathies for both these creatures, and can appreciate in each its own special virtues.”

Konrad Lorenz (1955)

On the other hand, those who love only cats have more introverted and aloof personalities. The website, www.pethub.com describes cat lovers as “slightly more neurotic, yet also more open to new and unusual experiences, ideas and beliefs, had a greater appreciation for the arts, and displayed a higher degree of curiosity and imagination.” Apart from being more creative and ‘bohemian’, cat lovers tended to be more philosophical and held more unconventional beliefs than dog lovers. In addition, studies have shown that those who have only cats tend to be more independent, but also less self confident and assertive than those who prefer dogs. In her blog, psychologist, Stephanie Smith observes that, just like their feline friends, ‘cat people’ are moody, emotional types who are not nearly as good natured and even tempered as ‘dog people.’

After all, your dog is always happy to see and ready to forgive, unlike your cat, who is likely to ignore you if you are late or go away for a while.

The Telegraph newspaper reported that, a scientific study on pet ownership conducted by the University of Bristol in the UK, found that people with cats are more likely to have university degrees than those with dogs. Researchers argue that highly educated people tend to work longer hours and thus choose a pet to fit their lifestyles.

Cats, unlike dogs, don’t need to be walked and can cope with extended periods on their own, like when their humans are at work.

The study, published in the Veterinary Record journal, also found that income did not play a part and that cat owners were more likely to be older and female.

Another key difference is that cat owners are more likely to live alone than dog owners. Gender and marital status also plays a part, and single women are far more likely to own cats than single males or married females. Past experience, particularly in the family during childhood is another contributing factor and those who grew up with a pet cat are more likely to own them as adults than those who grew

up having dogs as pets.

The emergence of these variations in species preference can be attributed to the relationship that people have had with cats and dogs throughout history, as well as their undomesticated ‘nature’.

Unlike dogs, who are social animals that live and hunt in packs with an established ‘hierarchy,’ cats living in their wild state are primarily solitary beings. Cats are also nocturnal which is out of sync with human bio-rhythms. Dogs are active during the day and are generally easier to incorporate into family life. They are also eager to please and take an active interest in everything we do. Cats, though curious, observe from afar, remain uncommitted and fickle, easily losing interest and move onto something else.

As mentioned earlier on, cats are thought to be low maintenance pets when compared to dogs since they don’t have to be walked and can be left alone for longer periods of time without becoming destructive. It is worth mentioning that studies have shown that walking dogs is an activity that brings people into public spaces and facilitates social interaction and networking with other people (usually fellow dog walkers).

In conclusion, notwithstanding that we are indeed generalising and being culturally biased in drawing these conclusions, it does appear that, like the animal that they prefer, people mirror that species’ general qualities. Those who prefer dogs (or have both dogs and cats) tend to be very social and are better able to follow through on things. In contrast, those who are exclusive cat fans seem to be more introverted and self-sufficient. At the same time, ‘cat people’ are more unconventional, making them open to, and appreciative of new ideas and experiences.

IN THE NEXT ISSUE...

PART 2: Mongrels & Moggies or Pedigree Pets?

REFERENCES: Gosling, S., Sandy, C., and Potter, J. 2010. Personalities of Self-identified Dog People and Cat People. Anthrozoös, 23 (3): 213-222. http://blog.stephaniesuesansmith.com http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/7165164/Cat-owners-more-educated-than-dog-owners.html https://www.pethub.com/articles/behavior/pet-owner-personality-types-dog-people-vs-cat-people

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AIR TRAVEL

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tips for responsible pet owners Whether travelling a short distance or across the world, it has never been easier or more safe to take your pet with you.

Responsible pet owners should: 1. Make sure your pet visits a veterinarian before you leave. They should get the appropriate shots and refills for any medication.

2. Get an updated health certificate for your pet. Since they are only good for 10 days, make sure you get this right before leaving.

3. Look ahead at the weather conditions. Inclement weather affects pets as well as human passengers, so be prepared for delays or cancellations. During the winter and summer months, airlines may have restrictions on transporting pets due to extreme temperatures. If possible, reschedule your pet’s travel when weather will improve to avoid last minute delays or an unexpected layover in the middle of a trip.

4. Prepare your pets for flights or long distance travel. By acclimatising them to their crate ahead of time, they will feel safe and remain comfortable during their trip.

5. Consider hiring a professional pet shipper if you are travelling a long distance or are relocating. They will handle everything and make sure your pet is safe during travel.

Pet travel is very safe, especially if families use a professional pet shipping company. Professional pet shippers work closely with airlines to provide a safe environment for the pet during transport.

During extreme weather conditions, they are able to coordinate directly with the airlines so they can stay ahead of any flight delays or cancellations.

“Your pet is a member of your family and you want to make sure they have a safe, comfortable travel experience. That’s our top priority as well!”

Estelle Fourie l Owner of Animal Travel Services

Animal Travel Services, a member of The International Pet and Animal Transportation

For more information: Please visit www.animal-travel.com or www.ipata.org

Association (IPATA), the worldwide trade association for animal handlers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who

ANIMAL TRAVEL SERVICES

are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport, joins in celebrating Responsible Pet Owners by offering tips on how to prepare your pet for travel.

TEL +27-21-934 9556/7 | FAX +27-21-934 9570 info@animal-travel.com | www.animal-travel.com UNIT A5, CTX BUSINESS PARK, CPT INT AIRPORT | PO BOX 2339 BELLVILLE 7535 petfriendly living

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PETFRIENDLY TRAVEL CLUB

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JOIN TODAY

10% OF ALL PROFITS GENERATED BY THE PETFRIENDLY TRAVEL CLUB ARE DONATED TO ANIMAL WELFARE AND RESCUE PROJECTS.

From the publishers of The South African Petfriendly Directory comes the all new Petfriendly Travel Club which offers members a host of benefits as well as great savings!

Annual Membership includes the following:

1. A copy of the upcoming The South African Petfriendly Directory - 7th edition (worth R200 excl – FULL membership option) 2. As a Petfriendly Travel Club member, you will receive discounts, special deals and freebies at all our participating Holiday Accommodation establishments. Members will also have exclusive access to discounts on car hire, products and services from other participating businesses and service providers such as groomers, kennels, pet-sitters, dogwalkers, animal healers, pet photographers/artists, doggy daycare centres, animal behaviour consultants, dog trainers, vets, vetshops, car hire companies and more.

3. Exclusive petfriendly travel route help, planning, info and advice.

4. FREE classified listings on www.petfriendly.co.za for members – advertise a pet-friendly product or service, pet-related jobs or pet-friendly accommodation to let/rent.

5. Free product samples and giveaways for members.

6. A Petfriendly Travel Club Membership Card with a unique membership number that you will need to use in order to receive the exclusive members’ benefits.

7. Advance Notice of Special Offers - members receive advance notice of special travel savings and pet travel product deals.

8. Petfriendly Living magazine, the electronic version, is sent to members on a quarterly basis to update them with new member services and specials. This magazine also features the latest pet travel news, articles, pet travel tips, and promotions, as well as new accommodations, restaurants. walks etc.

9. Members will also have access to the exclusive Members Only page on our website www.petfriendly.co.za where new Participants are added regularly.

10. Lucky Draws and Competitions that are exclusive to Petfriendly Travel Club members.

FULL Membership Package: R300.00 per annum One full year’s access to all the benefits PLUS a copy of the upcoming 7th edition of The South African Petfriendly Directory.

STANDARD Membership Package: R200.00 per annum One full year’s access to all the benefits.

DELUXE Membership Package: R400.00 per annum One full year’s access to all the benefits PLUS a copy of the upcoming 7th edition of The South African Petfriendly Directory AND 4 issues of petfriendly living magazine.

If you would like to join or would like some more info please email ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za, call +27 21 856 4029 or visit www.petfriendly.co.za (click on TRAVEL CLUB).

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ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY

Western Cape The Western Cape is South Africa’s top tourist destination. It is also the most petfriendly province and travelling pet owners are truly spoilt for choice. Visitors to Cape Town can choose from a wide range of outdoor restaurants, beaches, parks and forests to take their dogs to.

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The accommodation establishments showcased in this section are 100% petfriendly. If you would like to advertise your petfriendly accommodation here, please send your details on an email to ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za.

Cape Town: Bloubergrant Viola & Owl Cottages l Petfriendly & Safe Accommodation www.violacottage.co.za helen@violacottage.co.za Tel: +27 21 557 2899 Cell: +27 82 698 1244

Tastefully furnished/equipped cottages in a quiet residential area yet close to local amenities. 5 mins from beach overlooking Table Mountain and Robben Island.

Viola Cottage 2 double bedrooms (can sleep 5). Bathroom. Cloakroom. Kitchen, Dining and comfortable Lounge area with TV, DVD & DISH – bring your own decoder.

Owl Cottage 1 double bedroom & 1 single bedroom. New bathroom. Kitchen, Dining and comfortable Lounge area with TV, DVD and FULL DSTV. Each Cottage has its own private, 100% Pet Safe high walled garden with braai, table/ chairs. Secure off road parking for vehicles and trailers. Gated access to Pool. No interaction between visiting dogs. Bedding and towels supplied/changed during stay.

If it’s good enough for Buddy – the Toyota Boxer – it’s good enough for you!!

Have a look at the many complimentary Pet Owners’ comments on the website (www.violacottage.co.za). There is even a Veterinary Clinic at the bottom of the road!

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside; bring own pet beds and bowls. Pets must be free of ticks and fleas, and must be diseasefree e.g. kennel cough in dogs. Enclosed garden. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit required but damages incurred by visiting pets will be charged for.

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Cape Town: Sea Point

Clanwilliam: Biedouw Valley Enjo Nature Farm

www.villa-rosa.com villaros@mweb.co.za Tel: +27 21 434 2768

www.soulcountry.info rocks@soulcountry.info Cell: +27 27 482 2869

Superior guesthouse accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town, in a beautiful Victorian mansion at the foot of Lion’s Head, which has been owned by the same family since 1990 and has a reputation for good friendly service and very special breakfasts. This charming continental-style pension is very conveniently situated in Cape Town’s cosmopolitan upper Sea Point, close to shops, restaurants, synagogues, swimming pools, gym, promenade, the V&A Waterfront and lots more!

You will find us in the wild, unspoiled Biedouw Valley in the Cederberg mountains, known for its magnificent wild flowers and incredible, beautiful landscape. Stay in romantic chalets on the river; in our small but cosy cabin; in our annex attached to the main farmhouse with ensuite bathroom; or in our campsite next to the river under the trees. The campsite has a small stone house with a thatch roof and inside is a hot water shower and toilet. All accommodation is self-catering.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep in rooms – bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and pets must be frea of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats, caged birds and horses welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds and bowls. Stables and paddocks for horses. Easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, birds, horses, farm animals and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Greyton: Overberg

Hermanus: Sandbaai

De Oude Pastorie

Barking Beach Cottage

www.oudepastorie.co.za juta@soilsouls.co.za +27 12 361 5800

www.barkingbeachcottage.co.za Tel: +27 21 987 1027 Fax: +27 82 306 4513

Comfort awaits you at this flawless yet comfortably furnished home with excellent proximity to the centre of town and walking distance from all restaurants, cafés, delis and art galleries.

De Oude Pastorie gives you the choice of enjoying the buzz of the town while sitting on the front stoep or relaxing on the private back “stoep”, enjoying stunning views of the mountain while sipping a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds, bedding & bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, horses and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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The Villa Rosa

Barking Beach Cottage invites you to bring your dog/s along on your holiday or weekend break where this lovely holiday house will be your home away from home. Sleeping 6 people, in 3 bedrooms and with 2 bathrooms, the house also has a braai room, as well as a fireplace in the living area and is within walking distance from a beautiful dogfriendly beach! Sandbaai itself is a mere 5-minute drive from popular Hermanus.

PET POLICY: All well-behaved dogs, cats and caged birds are most welcome. Pets sleep in braai room where dog and cat bowls and beds are provided. We provide Wagworld dog beds for your use; dog leads to use when you take your dog/s to the beach and for walks; water & food bowls free of charge and treats that are available to buy. The 800m2 yard is fully enclosed and double-gated for extra safety. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: R500 refundable.

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Knysna: Garden Route Fern Gully Forest Cabins

Amzee Bokmakierie B&B

www.ferngully.co.za michelle@ferngully.co.za Tel: +27 44 388 4757 Cell: +27 82 306 4513

www.bokmakieriebb.co.za bokmakieriebb@webmail.co.za Tel: +27 44 698 1738 Cell: +27 84 356 8782

Each unique cabin is fully furnished and equipped for self-catering ease with a Fridge, hot-plate, microwave, DVD, heater, fan, crockery, glassware, cookware, extra bedding, shower and towels. Braai facilities are on the deck, hot & cold outside shower & off street parking. A full size jungle gym and swings are only a short walk away.

Delicious breakfast, lunch and tea is available from The Red Barn restaurant, which is only a short walk from the self-catering cabins. Dogs must be on leads.

PET POLICY: Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

Plettenberg Bay: Garden Route

PET POLICY: Small dogs and caged birds welcome all year round by special arrangement. Pets sleep in rooms – bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when outside.

Dogs are not to be left unattended by the owners when going out. Consideration must be given to resident Jack Russell.

Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Ruiterbos: Garden Route Cranes Crest

www.treehavenholidays.co.za info@treehavenholidays.co.za Tel: +27 44 533 1989 Cell: +27 82 798 7907

www.cranescrest.co.za queries@cranescrest.co.za Tel: +27 44 695 3184 Cell: +27 82 330 0777

The layout of the self-catering units optimises the densely wooded site. Unlike the usual Bush Lodge concept, the style at Treehaven is unashamedly modern. It is this interface of open-plan light-filled spaces that contrasts so beautifully with the richly forested environment and stolen views over the valley. Innovative design complements and enhances your nature experience.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome out of season only. Pets sleep inside – bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden. Easy access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when gaining access through the garden to the cottage. Dogs that have a tendency to rush back and forth along partitions and fences are not welcome however those that will not disturb the peaceful atmosphere are most welcome. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, birds and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: R500 refundable.

See review on page 6. petfriendly living

This 4-star establishment offers self-catering or B&B accommodation that includes a swimming pool, barbeque and a fantastic view of the sea.

Treehaven

Visit Treehaven with your pets and join our family of happy pet owners to discover the home from home atmosphere of our affordable self-catering guest house. Designed by Architect-owner Feo Sachs, Treehaven consists of two adjacent houses built on a steep slope, surrounded by thickly wooded indigenous gardens where pairs of Knysna Louries (Tauraco corythaix) nest and feed together with scores of other bird species.

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Two self-catering cottages (2- and 5-bed) in the Outeniqua Mountains. For the adventurous there is a hiking trail to the Kouma River through indigenous forest with Bushman paintings and waterfalls. Fynbos. Birdwatching. Splash pool. Games Room.

PET POLICY: All dogs welcome all year round. Dogs sleep in cottages – bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. (There are many ticks in the fynbos so treat your dog beforehand and bring extra muti with you in case your dog swims in the river.) Consideration must be given to resident dogs, birds, farm animals and wildlife. Dogs must be leashed near the houses but may run free elsewhere on the property. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

The Red Barn Restaurant at Fern Gully (above left) is open on weekends and daily in the holiday season.

Visitors may also walk their well-behaved dogs around the farm.

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Vermaaklikheid

Witsand

River Magic

Barry’s Holiday Accommodation

On the banks of the Duivenshok River lies a sleepy little hamlet called Vermaaklikheid. A special hideaway untouched by time and “progress”. A place where one can escape from the pressures of modern living and where body and soul can be restored. We offer three beautiful, fully equipped, self-catering cottages, for nature lovers and adventurers. The rustic facilities are thoughtful and tasteful to provide simple comfortable and easy holiday living.

PET POLICY: All well-behaved dogs and cats welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Pets are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Easy access to walks.

Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, birds, horses, wild animals and farm animals. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit is required – please enquire when booking.

www.witsand.co.za accom@witsand.co.za Tel: +27 28 537 1717 Cell: +27 82 850 4318

WESTERN CAPE

www.vermaaklikheid.co.za rivermagic@zsd.co.za Tel: +27 21 701 3735 Cell: +27 72 531 2050

André and Lorraine would love to welcome you and your hairy kiddies to Witsand. Please declare your pets beforehand if you would like to bring them along. Not all our houses are doggie friendly. All our houses are fully equipped for self-catering, are graded or accredited upmarket houses, and we only want clients that will look after the premises.

PET POLICY: Small, short-haired dog breeds and caged birds are welcome out of season only. In-season visits can be arranged by special request. Sleep in rooms - bring own dog beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not allowed on the beds or other furniture. Access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when outside. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: R50 per pet (refundable).

Wilderness: Hoekwil Aafrika Amazing View Anja Tegelaar anja.tegelaar@gmail.com Tel: +27 44 850 1651 Cell: +27 72 041 3384

Conveniently situated in the beautiful village of Hoekwil, we offer a charming, very comfortable self-catering cottage that can sleep up to 4 people. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and all linen is provided.

In the living room, there is a TV and there are books and board games. The kitchen is fully equipped and from all the windows there is a beautiful view. You can sit on the wrap-around balcony or in your own garden and watch the wildlife come to drink at our dam. Or you can use the pool in the main garden. We supply a gas braai and lounge chairs and your pets will love to explore the big fenced garden.

Hoekwil is just off the N2 and about 25 kilometres from George Airport. There are various markets, shopping malls, restaurants, and everything sporty you can think of.

Hiking and horse trails and even polo are possible, so come and spoil yourself and your loved ones with this beautiful holiday.

PET POLICY: All dog breeds, cats, horses and caged birds welcome all year round.

Pets sleep inside, bring own beds, bedding and bowls. No stables or paddocks are available but there is an equestrian centre at the bottom of the hill. Pets are not allowed on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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Eastern Cape The relative isolation and privacy afforded by many places in the Eastern Cape makes it the ideal province for holidaying with pets.

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Cradock Die Tuishuise www.tuishuise.co.za info@tuisuise.co.za +27 48 881 1322

Die Tuishuise is an elegant collection of 30 beautifully restored Victorian era craftsmen’s houses in Cradock, the frontier town at the eastern edge of the Great Karoo of South Africa. More than two dozen restored Tuishuise line Market Street up to the Victoria Manor, a grand old colonial hotel that welcomes you with hearty country fare and décor from the days of Cecil John Rhodes, Olive Schreiner and the droves of adventurers who passed here en route to the hinterland.

These unique houses have been restored to their former splendour, recreating the gracious bygone era of the 1840s. Guests are afforded a rare opportunity to escape the present and enjoy the historically rich surroundings, as well as the personalised service and amenities required by today’s discerning traveller.

For nature lovers, Die Tuishuise provide for the perfect base from which to explore the unique landscapes, animals and plants of the nearby Mountain Zebra National Park.

PET POLICY: All dog breeds, cats and birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep in rooms. Enclosed garden. Pet food can be provided on request. Special arrangement only.

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Port Elizabeth: Beachview Dolphin’s View Guest House www.dolphinsviewguesthouse.co.za info@dolphinsviewguesthouse.co.za +27 41 378 1552

Dolphin’s View is the perfect place to put your feet up! Wake up each morning to the sound of the sea and panoramic views of the warm Indian Ocean.

We are conveniently located in Beachview only 25km from the centre of Port Elizabeth.

We offer our guests WiFi connectivity, 5 Channel DSTV together with SABC 1,2 and 3, fabulous views of the Indian Ocean (front row position) and sightings of Dolphins and Whales from the comfort of your room.

Bring along your binoculars to gaze at the dolphins frolicking in the waves and indulge in your own whale-watching (in season). You may even spot the occasional sea otter!

PET POLICY: All dogs and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds and bowls.

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and pets must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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Port Elizabeth: Parsons Hill Coral Tree Guest House

EASTERN CAPE

www.coraltreeguesthouse.co.za coraltreepe@lantic.net Tel: +27 41 373 4469 (Barbara) Twitter: @coraltreeB

Coral Tree Guest House is a cosy, petfriendly guest house in Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth. It has two units, each with its own secure, petfriendly private garden adjacent to an inviting, solar-warmed swimming pool.

Coral Tree Guest House is ten minutes from everywhere – the Beach, the Airport, Greenacres Shopping Centre, Hospitals, St George’s Park, the British Consulate, Corporate HQs (such as Cadburys, Coca-Cola, GM) Collegiate and Grey Schools, etc. – but only three minutes from a vet and a 15-minute walk from the new Nelson Mandela Bay Soccer Stadium!

Travellers with pets are sure to relish the wonderful array of day trips in and around Port Elizabeth, with the delightful prospect of returning each night to the affordable, three-star comfort of Coral Tree Guest House’s “at home on holiday” atmosphere.

PET POLICY: All well-behaved dogs, cats and caged birds are VERY welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside but NOT on beds or on furniture! Please bring your own pet beds, pet bedding and bowls. Outside shelter is available. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Guests may NOT leave their pets alone and unattended if they go out - we are not pet-sitters! Consideration must be given to one resident cat. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

RATES: R20 Booking Levy for one or two pets; R50 for three or more.

“Thank you for your hospitality and especially for allowing us to bring Gumby, Cyclops and Jumpies. A comfortable, neat, clean flatlet helped make the Ironman go all the more smoothly!”

Dido and Nick Panagiotopoulos a.k.a. Gumby and the Pana clan, Roodepoort

Rhodes Walkerbouts Inn www.walkerbouts.co.za www.highlandsinfo.co.za dave@walkerbouts.co.za Tel: +27 45 974 9290 Fax: +27 45 974 9306

Walkerbouts Inn has six en-suite bedrooms complete with wall-mounted panel heaters and beds fitted with electric blankets to ward off the winter chill. Four of the room’s ensuite facilities have showers and the other two have showers in the baths. Four have a double bed with a single bed and the family rooms have a double and two single beds.

PET POLICY: Well-behaved, disciplined dogs welcome all year round. Dogs must be leashed on arrival and whilst acclimatising. Dogs sleep inside - bring own dog beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and beds. Access to walks on the Village Common. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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Free State The Free State is generally a province of blue skies and sunshine, but make no mistake, it can be freezing cold during the winter months. Fortunately there are a number of fantastic petfriendly accommodation options to try, including the one below.

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Bloemfontein: Universitas The Resting Place / Die Rusplek Guesthouse www.rusplek.co.za info@rusplek.co.za Tel: +27 51 522 5008 Cell: +27 82 821 9100

Here at The Resting Place Guesthouse we are proud to be one of the first established guesthouses in Bloemfontein, having opened our doors in 1993.

Our 3-star establishment has 18 self-catering units set in beautiful gardens and is ideal for petfriendly travellers, be it for business or leisure. Large groups are also easily accommodated.

We have a large variety of rooms available to suit your needs and budget, including our Honeymoon Suite with its own Jet Bath; Self-Catering family rooms and budget B&B rooms. We do breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are located in the peaceful suburb of Universitas, which is in close proximity to the N1 highway; the University of the Free State; Universitas Hospital as well as Grey College and Eunice Girls School.

Our premises stretch over three properties with wide open gardens and safe parking inside the premises. We have a Conference Facility that can host up to 60 delegates; wireless internet access, two Swimming Pools, lots of barbeque spots and selected DSTV. A small shopping centre is located across the road.

PET POLICY: All dogs and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside; bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden (one unit only) and access to walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dogs must be leashed at all times when outside. CHARGE for Pets: from R15 per pet per day. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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KWAZULU-NATAL

KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal has always been a popular choice for holiday-makers and most pet owners will definitely agree. With its numerous beaches, tropical climate and warm seas, it is the perfect environment for holidaying pets offering a wide range of fantastic accommmodation options.

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Blythedale Beach: South Coast Minivillas

www.minivillas.co.za minivillas@mweb.co.za Tel: +27 32 551 1277

The complex is situated on a hectare of beachfront with eight A villas on the first line of beachfront amongst lawn, gardens and natural coastal vegetation. Another A villa, all the B villas and the fenced swimming pool area are situated above on a gently sloped landscaped area with excellent sea views, on the second line of beachfront. The Duplex is situated at the top of the same area approx 160 metres from the beach.

The Minivillas complex is AA Recommended and owner managed, offering fully equipped villas situated on a hectare of beachfront. Ballito is 20 minutes drive south.

PET POLICY: All socialised small dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round - large dogs can be accommodated in some of the villas but by special arrangement only. The number of pets allowed are limited at any one time. Pets sleep in villas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and pets must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Easy access to walks - dogs must be leashed at all times when outside on the complex property. Pets are not permitted in the pool enclosure and may not be left unsupervised in the villas. Consideration must be given to resident dogs and cats. CHARGE for Pets: nominal daily charge to be advised on application. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Durban: Queensburgh Queensburgh B&B and Self-Catering www.queensburghbedandbreakfast.co.za queensburghbandb@glink.co.za Tel: +27 31 464 3234 Cell: +27 82 929 2807

Queensburgh B&B and Self-Catering offers graded 3-star petfriendly accommodation in our double-storey cottage.

Upstairs, there is a bedroom with a bathroom and balcony; downstairs there is an open-plan room with two single beds, an open-plan kitchen and bathroom with Jacuzzi. Outside, there is a verandah and a fenced off garden where you can leave your dogs. Limited pets welcome.

PET POLICY: All dogs (preferably small to medium dogs or one large dog), cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and pets must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: R200 refundable.

Bella and Pippin safe & satisfied...

Photograph provided by: Kate Kvalsvig

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Hibberdene: South Coast

Hilton

Hib Escape Log Cabin

Fourwinds

hibescape@gmail.com Tel/Fax: +27 39 699 3347 Cell: +27 83 294 1985 or +27 82 782 6567

www.fourwinds.co.za fourwind@mweb.co.za Tel: +27 33 343 1093

Escape to this petfriendly 4-sleeper log home on stilts, situated in tranquil surroundings with a sea view. Sleeps 4 people and is very spacious.

Fourwinds is the oldest farmhouse built on the largest piece of flat land in Winterskloof, Hilton and has been the home of Dennis and Jill Bailey-Edkins for some 20 years.

PET POLICY: All dogs welcome all year round - limited to two small breeds or one large breed dog at a time, unless otherwise arranged. Small dogs may sleep inside at night, but must be left outside in enclosed garden if owners are away during the day. Large dogs must sleep outside on covered deck - a dog basket is provided for your dog’s comfort. Please bring own dog beds (for small dogs), dog bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture, and must be free of ticks and fleas. Please note that the property is secured with a freestanding electric fence only!

CHARGE for Pets: None (only applies to 2 small, 1 large dog limit). Doggie Damages Deposit required: None, however, a refundable damage/key deposit of R1000 is required.

Fourwinds Courtyard B&B / Guest House is comprised of two family units with separate entrances that comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests and their pets. Guests can choose to self-cater or book breakfast. Evening meals are provided on request.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats, caged birds and horses welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside – stables and paddocks for horses. Bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Pets are not permitted on the furniture. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, birds, farm animals and wildlife. No Doggie Damages Deposit required. Cover charge for Pets.

Howick Fiddlewood Guest Farm www.fiddlewoodfarm.co.za fiddlewoodfarm@telkomsa.net Cell: + 27 83 754 5752 GPS Coordinates: S29° 26’ 57.8”

E30° 11’ 32.1”

Set on 50 acres of rolling farmland, Fiddlewood, with its beautiful gardens, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Situated 6km from Howick, off the Curry’s Post Road, on the Midlands Meander, we offer the perfect escape in the form of five well appointed selfcatering cottages set on 20 hectares.

Your hosts and managers, Anne and Richard, offer a warm welcome and, as seasoned travellers with several years experience in the hospitality industry, guarantee you a memorable stay. We offer guests stunning self-catering cottages, fully serviced, all linen provided, fresh flowers, generous hospitality trays, hairdryer, radio alarms, tissues, toiletries, electric blankets, a fan and oil heaters and a fire place. Braai facilities, swimming, relaxing by the pool, bass fishing, walking and birding are all available on site.

Responsible pets with well-behaved owners welcome. Please note: the Cottages are not fenced. Braai facilities, pool, bass fishing, walking and birdwatching are all on site.

A number of duiker and reed buck reside on the property so caution is required when walking your dogs.

PET POLICY: All dog breeds, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside, bring own beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats and wildlife. Charge for Pets: R20 per pet per day. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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Kokstad Manora Guest House

Whatever the weather, the welcome is warm. Cosy rooms and home cooking. Tranquillity... Charm... whether indoors or out, guests remark on the “aura”. Enjoy it when you take your time at Manora!

The woodland garden is a source of relaxation and pleasure for many regular “Manora” guests. There are (really!) fairies at the bottom of the garden and you are encouraged to wander the secret paths in search of them. On your way you will come across various sanctuary areas and the plaque proclaiming the truth of the restorative nature of gardens.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside, bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Enclosed garden. Consideration must be given to resident dogs and cats. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Munster Kvalsvig Cottage www.southcoastcottages.co.za vic.kay@southcoastcottages.co.za Tel +27 39 319 1720

Nestled in sub-tropical coastal bush, 100 metres from the beach, Kvalsvig Cottage provides a perfect holiday for family, nature-lovers, bird-watchers, or anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. Well-behaved pets are welcome.

A spacious, affordable, self-catering beach cottage, 160km south of Durban at Munster. It sleeps 12 and is nestled in sub-tropical coastal bush. The house is simple but welldesigned with spacious living areas and large sliding doors to outdoor sitting areas. The property is fenced on three sides and the fourth side is riverine bush. The central grassed courtyard braai area provides a sheltered space for outdoor entertainment and a safe outside area for kids and dogs. The secluded Munster beach is 100m away, and the lagoon and rock pools provide magical entertainment.

The cottage is tiled throughout with only scatter rugs for easy cleaning.

PET POLICY: All dog breeds welcome all year round. Dogs sleep inside – bring own dog beds, bedding and bowls.

Dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Easy access to walks. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required. SEE PAGE 16...

Ducktree Cottage & Khokha Moya Seaside Villa www.southcoastcottages.co.za vic.kay@southcoastcottages.co.za Tel +27 39 319 1720

Ducktree Cottage Ducktree derives its name from the enormous Red Coastal Milkwood that grows horizontally along the front of the patio and forces you to duck as you go into the garden! Ducktree Cottage is idyllic in its private setting for honeymooners, or a couple of any age needing a break. Small to medium breeds – small garden. Self-catering 2 bedrooms en-suite.

100 metres from the beach.

Khokha Moya Seaside Villa Khokha Moya, an isiZulu phrase meaning “take it easy”, is a freestanding private home in the quiet village of Munster.

All breeds – extensive garden. Self-catering – sleeps 2 to 8 people. 400 metres from the beach PET POLICY: Small dog breeds welcome all year round by special arrangement only. Dogs sleep in cottage – bring own dog beds, bedding & bowls. Dogs must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden and easy access to beach walks – dogs must be leashed when outside but may run free on the beach under control. Consideration must be given to resident dogs at Ducktree. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: NONE. SEE PAGE 16...

Salt Rock Sentosa Guest House www.sentosaguesthouse.co.za sentosaguesthouse@gmail.com Cell: +27 82 412 8455

Self-catering holiday house and apartment with TV, DSTV and swimming pool. Walking distance to the beach. We are within walking distance from shopping centres in Salt Rock, which have a hotel supermarket, bottle store, and restaurants.

PET POLICY: All social and well-behaved dogs, cats and caged animals welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside; bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Easy access to walks – dogs may be taken offlead under supervision. Consideration must be given to resident dogs (in a fenced area) and wild monkeys. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required. Please Note: We expect guests to take care of our property as if it were their own, and responsibly supervise their animals on our property and on the beach.

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KWAZULU-NATAL

www.manora.co.za bonnieauret@telkomsa.net Tel/Fax: +27 39 727 2963 Cell: +27 83 512 6878

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Umdloti Beach

Van Reenen

Die Strandhuis

Wyford Farm

www.strandhuis.umdloti.org strandhuis@telkomsa.net Cell: +27 83 412 1513 Fax: +27 86 519 2253

wyford@vodamail.co.za Tel: +27 58 671 0025 Cell: +27 72 149 0608 Fax: +27 86 560 7125

Umdloti is situated 25km north of Durban along the warm Indian Ocean.

Die Strandhuis has a garden, is 100m from the beach with full sea view and has a 3-star quality grading. There are 3 separate types of accommodation, all are serviced daily except Sundays and public holidays. All the accommodation has fan ventilation, MNet, all Sports Channels, SABC 1, 2, 3 and e-tv. Safe parking.

PET POLICY: Small dogs and Guide Dogs welcome all year round EXCEPT from 15 Dec to 3 Jan. Dogs sleep inside - bring own dog beds and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden. Consideration must be given to 2 resident Yorkshire Terriers. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required, but guests are responsible for any damages incurred by their pets.

Wyford Farm is situated in a pretty, mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass along the N3. Built in the 1870s, it has a rich history as a trading store on the route between Johannesburg and Durban. It is now a small working farm offering comfortable accommodation in five separate and private self-catering units, each with their own braai area and garden, serviced daily.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats, caged birds and horses welcome all year round. Pets sleep in cottages - bring own pet beds and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dogs must be leashed when near the house. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Umhlanga Border: Glenashley Glenashley Place Keet family contact details: Tel/fax: +27 21 790 8351 Cell: + 27 82 900 8637

Glenashley Place is situated on the border of Umhlanga and La Lucia. The house has an uninterrupted sea view and you can see the ships sailing past. The beach is great for fishing and to walk on with your dogs. The nearest swimming beach is at Umhlanga which is approximately 6km away. The next street down has three restaurants, a post office, coffee shop, bakery, petrol station, SPAR and a vet! The La Lucia Mall is about 2km from the house.

The House: has four bedrooms and sleeps eight. The main bedroom has a queen size bed, television and en-suite bathroom. The second has two three-quarter beds and a safe. The third also has two three-quarter beds and the fourth has a double bed. There is also a complete second bathroom and separate toilet. The Lounge: has a television with an MNet aerial. Bring your Smart Card, as we also have a satellite dish. The kitchen is fully equipped for six people and is fitted with: a glass top Gemini stove and oven, as well as two refrigerators, a Sharp Carousel Jet Convection and Grill Microwave, kettle, toaster, upright freezer, washing machine and a tumble dryer.

The Swimming Pool: operated by a salt-chlorinator to make your swim healthy and refreshing. The swimming pool is made of glitter rock, which makes the temperature of the water a few degrees higher. There are also braai facilities as well as a trampoline and Jungle Gym situated in the front yard.

PET POLICY: All dogs welcome all year round. Dogs sleep in house. Large enclosed garden. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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GAUTENG

Gauteng Gauteng residents are fortunate to have many petfriendly destinations and activities situated close by and it is not always necessary to leave the province in order to go on short breaks. Jo’burgers are spoilt for choice and can take their dogs to a variety of restaurants and dog parks in the area.

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Cullinan District The Secret Valley www.thesecretvalley.co.za info@thesecretvalley.co.za Cell: + 27 82 789 6951

Relax and Rejuvenate!

A beautiful self-catering stone cottage refuge set on 26 hectares in The Cullinan District and the Brandbach Range, 50km north-east of Pretoria and 12km from Cullinan. Enjoy stunning walks down the valley to the river and picnic in the sun.

For the duration of your stay The Secret Valley will be for your exclusive use – complete privacy, no other guests to disturb your swim in the river – complete relaxation and solitude! Take advantage of the many local attractions – the Famous Cullinan Mine Tours and Diamond Jewellery Shop, Local Art and Crafts; and the Big Five Dinokeng Reserve.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats, caged birds and horses welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Pets must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden with easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to wildlife. Pets stay for FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Visitors comments: “Thank you for the BEST weekend ever!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful place with us.

It’s such a pleasure as there are absolutely no short-comings. Thank you for the welcome wine and please accept the doggies’ appreciation for a weekend away with Mom and Dad!” “Heaven on Earth. The dogs loved it; they played in the river the whole day and loved it.

For us, some peace and quiet to relax before we start the next half of this year. Thank you very much we had such fun...”

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Johannesburg: Muldersdrift Apricot Hill Farm Cottages

Abigail’s B&B

www.apricothill.co.za info@apricothill.co.za Cell: +27 82 551 2207

www.abigails.co.za stay@abigails.co.za Tel/Fax: +27 11 646 4071 Cell: +27 83 534 0480

Affordable country cottages in Muldersdrift, amongst trout farms, caves, arts and crafts, gourmet restaurants and activities of many kinds. Tranquil starlit nights, glorious African sunsets and lots of peace and quiet! Three cottages with walled garden or courtyard for well-behaved, small dogs/birds etc. Dogs must be leashed at all times in the main garden but have 55 acres outside to run on! Please be aware of wildlife from the Game Estate next door.

GAUTENG

Johannesburg: Parkview

PET POLICY: Smaller dog breeds and caged birds welcome all year round. Dogs sleep inside – bring own dog beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when outside. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, birds, farm animals and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: R250 refundable.

Champagne accommodation at Lemonade Prices! B&B with Self-catering facilities. Central, Private, Secure with Parking. Easy access to Zoo Lake, Emmerentia Dam, Delta Park and Freeway.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round - dogs and cats MUST be housetrained. Any other caged animals such as mice, hamsters and snakes are also welcome. Pets sleep in rooms – bring own pet beds and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and pets must be free of ticks & fleas. Enclosed garden and access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when outside and owners MUST scoop the poop! Consideration must be given to resident dogs and cats. Pets stay FREE.

Magaliesberg Mountains Saamrus Guest Farm www.saamrus.co.za info@saamrus.co.za Cell: + 27 72 487 1733 (Annatjie)

Saamrus – petfriendly, self-catering, comfortable and charming farm cottages surrounded by 500 hectares of unspoiled nature, birdlife and walking freedom. A better rest than all the rest.

If you would rather stay at home than leave the four-legged members of your family behind, why not bring them along? Saamrus is a home-from-home for you and your best friend. The owners of Saamrus Guest Farm: Chris, Annatjie and Leonard (their son) treat their two dogs Jackie and Riffels, and the 6 cats as beloved family members. They understand completely that while you want comfort, safety and charm for yourselves, you want the same for your pets - after all, they are your four-legged children. That’s why Saamrus is one of the top ten petfriendly getaways in the country. A special pet welcome awaits all breeds of socialised and house-trained dogs. Each cottage has a fenced garden to keep your pets safe while you take a nap or generally indulge in some human-only relaxation.

All the cottages are at least 50m apart, except Tarentaal and Kiewiet which are about 15m apart. We have used reeds and hedges for screening to give you maximum privacy and seclusion. All cottages are equipped for self-catering and each has a fenced garden for the dogs.

PET POLICY: All well-behaved dog breeds, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside – bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Pets must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Pets stay for FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY

Magaliesberg Mountains Stone Hill www.stone-hill.co.za info@stone-hill.co.za Cell: +27 82 477 6893 (Caroline)

GAUTENG

3-Star Graded, AA Highly Recommended Accommodation.

Stone Hill was the winner of the Self-catering Accommodation Award for the 4th year in a row at the 2011 Tourism Excellence Awards for the West Rand.

Are you in need of a warm and relaxed getaway in the country?

Within an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, nestled in the hills of the Magaliesberg, on a private mountain bushveld farm, with stunning views, is Stone Hill.

Perched high above the distant village of Magaliesburg, we offer 7 top class, fully equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages, accommodating from 2 to 8 guests each. All have open plan lounges with log fireplaces, fully fitted kitchens, bedrooms and full bathrooms. Each is individually fenced for pets and each has a large verandah and braai area.

All the cottages are separate and private and are at least 20 metres from each other.

We are family and petfriendly and we welcome all breeds of house-trained and socialised dogs.

The small splash pool is central and within easy reach and the view down the valley is breathtaking.

Stone Hill facilities are designed and equipped to give you the feeling of home from home and to make your stay that much more comfortable. There are TVs in all the cottages with selected DSTV channels for your entertainment.

The farm supports indigenous small game and birdlife and we have introduced a 5km walking trail where your dog/s can run unleashed and there are concrete benches for the weary to sit and catch their breath! Please remember to pack water bowls and drinks for the walk!

The Magaliesberg are almost 100 times older than the Himalayas and the area is historically and archaeologically rich. It is here that Humankind originated, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Today there is still evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age early humans to be found. Stone Hill is only 11kms from the Maropeng Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre and 15kms from the Sterkfontein Caves.

Over the centuries, many wars have been waged across the hills, the most recent being the Anglo-Boer War. At Stone Hill, a site has been found from that period and the pieces are displayed for visitors who may be interested. The collection is dated somewhere between 1899 to 1902.

Stone Hill offers privacy, peace and seclusion and it is where your internal clock instinctively slows to the rhythm of the bush. The welcome is warm and the attention is personalised so come and barbeque under the stars and hear the call of the jackals.

PET POLICY: All dogs, cats and caged birds are welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and pets must be free of ticks and fleas on arrival. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, horses and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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MPUMALANGA

ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY

Mpumalanga Mpumalanga means â&#x20AC;&#x153;the place where the sun risesâ&#x20AC;? and is a province that is rich with extraordinary scenic beauty.

The landscape is characterised by the spectacular northern Drakensberg escarpment as well as magnificent waterfalls that tower over rivers, valleys and forests.

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Graskop Log Cabin Village

Stonehaven at Kaapsehoop

www.logcabin.co.za info@logcabin.co.za Tel: +27 13 767 1974 Fax: +27 13 767 1975

pamjones@telkomsa.net Tel: +27 11 782 9202 Cell: +27 83 453 9768 or +27 82 420 4583

Log Cabin Village resort can be found in the sleepy town of Graskop and offers high quality 3-star accommodation at affordable prices. All our chalets and cottages are fully selfcontained with TV, parking and private braais. In addition, we also have a swimming pool and restaurant on the premises for breakfast, lunch or light meals.

Being located only 8km from the Blyde River Canyon and 45km from the Kruger National Park, makes our establishment your first choice when planning a petfriendly holiday.

PET POLICY: Small dogs and guide dogs welcome all year round. Dogs sleep in rooms and must be leashed at all times when outside. Access to walks. DEPOSIT REQUIRED.

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Kaapsehoop

Private and well-fenced large garden with a 3-bedroomed house (sleeps 8) that has a lovely big covered verandah.

Wonderful walks, birding and famous wild horses as well as pubs, ghosts and historical sites to visit.

PET POLICY: Small to medium dogs, cats and caged birds welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside - bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Enclosed garden and easy access to walks. Consideration must be given to resident wild horses that wander past the fenced property.

Pets stay FREE. Doggie Damages Deposit required: 50% of cost of stay.

Would you like to Advertise your Petfriendly Accommodation Establishment on these Pages?

Contact Janine - janine@petfriendly.co.za or Ashleigh - ashleigh@petfriendly.co.za for rates and info.

Loyalty Discounts apply to existing advertisers in the Petfriendly Directory (7th ed) and on www.petfriendly.co.za

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Lydenburg

Machadodorp

Wagendrift Guest Farm

Five Assegais Country Estate

www.wheretostay.co.za/wagendrift wagendrift@lantic.net Tel: +27 13 235 3840 Cell: +27 82 442 7036

www.fiveassegais.co.za francis@fiveassegais.co.za Tel: +27 13 256 9263 Cell: +27 82 889 6757

Swimming pool and trampoline as well as three dams for trout fishing. There is also a shop on the farm selling crafts and delicious bottled products like Jams and various sauces made by Miranda.

PET POLICY: Most dog breeds and cats welcome all year round. Pets sleep inside the cottage – bring own pets beds, bedding and bowls. Open areas and walking trails to take pets on but please note that gardens are NOT enclosed.

Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats, farm animals and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

MPUMALANGA

Fully equipped, self-catering cottages (1, 2 & 3 bedrooms) with fireplaces, situated about 150 metres apart and serviced daily except Sundays.

Five Assegais Country Estate is a 1500ha nature conservancy situated in the Mpumalanga highlands between Machadodorp and Badplaas. The estate offers a variety of one and two day hiking trails as well as excellent trout fishing.

PET POLICY: All dogs welcome all year round – owners must be well-behaved! Dogs sleep inside - bring own dog beds, bedding and bowls. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture and must be free of ticks and fleas. Easy access to walks – dogs must be leashed at all times when outside.

Consideration must be given to resident animals and wildlife. Pets stay FREE. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

Nelspruit Panorama Guest Farm www.panoramaguestfarm.co.za panorama@bridgenet.co.za or panoramaguestfarm@telkomsa.net Tel: +27 13 007 0135 or +27 13 755 2398 Fax: +27 86 693 3316 Cell: +27 82 441 8952 (Merle)

Panorama Guest Farm offers 4-star, self-catering accommodation situated 20km from Nelspruit and White River; 40km from Sabie and 90km from Lydenburg. We are petfriendly AND we have kennelling facilities.

We have six self-catering Garden Cottages. Four of them each have two bedrooms with a double bed in one room and twin beds in the other room, and one bathroom with a shower. One of the cottages has two bedrooms with four single beds in one room and three single beds in the other, and one bathroom with a bath and a shower. The last cottage has two rooms and an enclosed area in the living room. It has eight single beds and one bathroom with a shower. Each cottage has an open-plan lounge, diningroom and kitchen and is fully equipped.

PET POLICY: All well house-trained dogs and caged birds welcome all year round.

Pets sleep in cottages - bring own pet beds, bedding and bowls. Kennelling is also available if guests want to visit places that do not allow dogs like the Kruger National Park – bedding and food (Bobtail) are provided in the kennels. We also recommend that any aggressive dogs should rather be kennelled to avoid confrontation with other animals. Pets are not permitted in or on the beds, settees or couches and all dogs must be treated against fleas and ticks. Consideration must be given to resident dogs, cats and birds. CHARGE for pets: from R35 per small dog per day; R40 per medium dog per day; R45 per large dog per day and R50 per extra large dog per day. No Doggie Damages Deposit is required.

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BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Groomers

SOMERSET WEST

Online Boutique & Pet Spa JOHANNESBERG

‘Where Pets are People Too’. www.dogs4us.co.za l info@dogs4us.co.za Tel: +27 21 852 5050 All Breeds & Sizes gently Groomed. Relaxing Environment with open viewing. Cheerful Bright airconditioned premises.

Oldest Establised Parlour and Landmark in the Helderberg Area. Excellent Reputation & Friendly Services. Lots of Hugs and Cuddles. For your ‘Baby’s’ Stress Free Grooming come to us. BIG ‘n small we LOVE them all. 20 Happy Years Grooming ‘Canine Children’. We collect and deliver in Somerset West, Strand, Gordon’s Bay & Stellenbosch. Competitive Prices - We Match any Price quoted.

LOCATION: corner of the N2 and Almeida Street, Somerset West.

PETFRIENDLY TRAVEL CLUB MEMBERS GET 10% DISCOUNT 10% Discount on Boarding PLUS 10% Discount on Grooming if dog is a boarder. BECOME A MEMBER of the Travel Club today to get these and other great savings!

Pet Boarding

SOMERSET WEST

Bed and Biscuit Pet Hotel www.bedandbiscuit.co.za • info@bedandbiscuit.co.za Tel: +27 21 852 5050 Charming, relaxing and the perfect place for your Canine Family.

Our motto is: ‘Your Pet Needs Company Too’. We offer Cageless Boarding at its best! We also offer a happy ‘Home Away From Home’ with Lovely Huge Gardens PLUS Mature Shade Trees.

This Pet Hotel abounds with Family Love and Kindness. Extra Special Attention for Seniors and Invalid Pets. 24/7 Loving Care.

20 Years of Professional Experience. When you leave your pets in our care, you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

PETFRIENDLY TRAVEL CLUB MEMBERS GET 10% DISCOUNT 10% Discount on Boarding PLUS 10% Discount on Grooming if dog is a boarder. BECOME A MEMBER of the Travel Club today to get these and other great savings!

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Pet Fashion & Accessories

BUSINESSES & SERVICES

Photographic Artists JOHANNESBERG

Photographic Artists STELLENBOSCH

H e n k Ve n t e r Fine Collectable Photography w w w. s e v e n t h p h o t o . c o . z a

Training & Behaviour JOHANNESBERG

Training & Behaviour CAPE TOWN

TARYN B LY T H

A N I M A L B E H AV I O U R I S T DOG TRAINER REFER TO INSERT ON PAGE 15

Adrienne Hawkins D o g B e hav io u r ist

ady@talkingdog.co.za 083 400 2987

Member of ABC of SA / Member of SABCAP Photography: www.emmaobrien.com

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Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics CAPE TOWN - GORDON’S BAY Cottage Veterinary Clinic

www.ebervet.com Tel: +27 21 856 2746 Dr M van der Merwe BSc, BVSc (Pret) Approaching life… differently.

LOCATION: 1 Riverside Avenue (opposite SPAR), Gordon’s Bay

CAPE TOWN - KENILWORTH

CAPE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTRE Open 24hrs a day – 7 days a week!

CAPE TOWN - SOMERSET WEST Teva Veterinary Clinic

Tel: +27 21 851 3511 for the vet on call www.tevavetclinic.co.za Teva Veterinary Clinic is a place of care and compassion. It is a welcoming environment for all your regular visits, whether you’re popping in to buy something to eat or for a check up with the doctor. Teva always makes sure that the ‘doc’ has the best skills and advice on hand to provide quality care to all visitors. Teva especially wants to ensure that kindness and care are provided in large amounts when the family comes for a visit.

Teva’s world is one where you and your best friend are always welcome.

LOCATION: Shop 5, Vergelegen Spar Centre (just past the Vergelegen Medi Clinic) 1 Schaapenberg Road, Somerset West

CAPE TOWN - SOUTHFIELD Southfield Veterinary Clinic

Tel: +27 21 705 3475 l +27 21 705 0331 Dr Lesley I’Ons BSc Hons (PMB) BVSc (Pret)

AFTER HOURS CLINIC

Emergency & Trauma • Round the clock veterinary care 24hr Food sales Mon-Fri 7pm-8am • Sat 12pm-Mon 8am (Surcharge applies)

“A ‘no frills’ practice staffed with mature women situated in a quaint old farm building in the middle of Southfield.”

LOCATION: 152 De Waal Road, Southfield, Cape Town

DAY CLINIC

For all your Pet’s General Vet Needs Vaccinations • Sterilisations Tick, Flea & Deworming products New puppy & kitten starter packs & much more!

Mon-Fri 8am-7pm • Sat 8am-12noon Normal Veterinary rates apply

SPECIALISTS & SPECIAL INTEREST CLINICS Specialist Physician Dentistry • Eye Care Acupuncture & Homeopathy Weekdays by appointment TEL: 021 674 0034 - 24HRS 78 Rosmead Avenue, Kenilworth, 7708

www.CAMC.co.za

JOHANNESBERG - CRAIGHALL Craighall Animal Hospital www.craighallvet.com Tel: +27 11 442 7361/2

This well established veterinary facility of over 35 years endeavours to offer the best in veterinary care to our patients, and excellent service to our clients. We have a staff of 6 highly qualified veterinarians and a support staff of 20 managers, nurses, receptionists, kennelmen and cleaners.

LOCATION: Corner of Clarence & Buckingham Ave, Craighall Park

“I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must that we will be kind and take care of their needs...

[They] are an obligation put on us, a responsibility we have no right to neglect, nor to violate by cruelty.”

- James Herriot (Scottish Vet & Writer, 1916-1995)

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Animal Welfare CAPE TOWN

Animal Welfare CAPE TOWN

TEARS The Emma Animal Rescue Society www.tears.org.za l tears@tears.org.za Emergency a/h numbers: +27 83 643 0782 / +27 71 864 4849 Tel: +27 21 785 4482 www.mdzananda.co.za l

+27 21 367 2302

Mdzananda Animal Clinic is the only permanent animal welfare support in Khayelitsha, a “township” area just outside Cape Town. The word mdzananda means distemper in the local isiXhosa dialect, and the clinic provides primary veterinary healthcare services i.e. spay/neuter, dipping, deworming and vaccination of dogs and cats in this sprawling area that is home to over a million people. The Clinic runs from six recycled shipping containers and seven of our nine loyal staff members are Khayelitsha residents.

Animal Welfare CAPE TOWN

Where tears of sadness become tears of joy.

TEARS is a Pro-life, non-profit organisation whose core aim is to rescue, rehabilitate, re-unite and re-home lost, abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats.

Office hours are from 08:00-16:30 Adoption times: 10:30-15:00

Animal Welfare

JOHANNESBURG

TUFCAT The UWC Feral Cat Project “The Smart Solution” www.tufcat.co.za info@tufcat.co.za Tel: +27 76 637 1198 or +27 82 433 0932 This volunteer-run animal welfare project is based on the campus of the University of the Western Cape in Bellville, Cape Town. Operational since 1997, TUFCAT looks after close to 200 feral cats living in 24 different colonies on the 160ha campus.

The cats are trapped, sterilised and re-released, and perform an invaluable service by keeping the university free of rodents. From time to time cats, kittens and dogs are dumped on campus and TUFCAT then ensures that they are rescued and re-homed wherever possible.

Since we do not have our own staff, infrastructure or resources, we rely heavily on other animal welfare groups to assist us and we have developed good relationships with many to this end.

The project is sustained by individual and corporate donations.

We also collect secondhand books which we then sell to the staff and students and our weekly booksales have become a favourite stop for both students and staff alike.

TUFCAT SUPPORTED BY PETFRIENDLY

photography: www.emmaobrien.com

CLAW provides desparately needed veterinary services to dogs and cats, as well as vital animal care education to pet owners in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Since it began in 1999, CLAW’s team of veterinarians and local volunteers have treated, vaccinated, and sterilised thousands of pets. CLAW also provides other mobile services such as tick/flea dipping, deworming, emergency care, humane euthanasia, pet education and community awareness events, and rescue and adoption services. To adopt a CLAW township rescue, visit:

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STERILISATION

is what we’re all about!

www.ebervetcvc.co.za Ebervet Community Veterinary Care has been up and running for 6 years and is based in Gordon’s Bay in the Western Cape.

W

e started out 20 years ago at a private clinic, doing sterilisations for our local Animal Welfare Society. Being avid travellers, it soon became apparent that more needed to be done to help the animals, not only in our local community but also in the more distant reaches of the Cape. It was at this point that the CVC clinic was introduced, a Landrover was bought and travels began.

We are pretty much self-sufficient; veterinarian, staff and equipment all travel in the Landie. What we require of the township, farm or village is a building with running water and electricity in which to set up. Then of course the animals that need to be sterilised and a few willing helpers to monitor the animals while they wake up.

Some of the places we have held “Spay Days” at include Zoar, Ladismith, Calvinia, Elandsbaai, Knysna, Barrydale, Aberdeen, Villiersdorp, Botriver, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Uniondale and Van Wyksdorp. Still hoping for Mauritius and Madagascar, just a slight stretch of the imagination, although there must be lots of unsterilised animals there too!

Mostly our away “Spay Days” are held once or twice a month through organisations such as Karoo Animal Protection Society and Overberg Petcare Society. On these spay days we aim to sterilise as many animals as we can per day, with one veterinarian and one assistant.

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On a monthly basis, we spay an average of one hundred dogs and cats at our private clinic, whilst some of these animals are pets being homed and sterilised for our local Animal Welfare Society in the Helderberg. The majority of these animals come from the township or from people who genuinely cannot afford normal private clinic rates. It feels as though it’s a never ending story and in truth it is. All we can try and do is to control it.

If you would like to help those who cannot help themselves because they don’t have a voice, please contact your local SPCA, Animal Welfare, Cats Protection League etc. Contact numbers for these organisations can be found in your local telephone directory or, even easier, in the latest edition of The South African Petfriendly Directory.

Donations of time, money, unused household items, books, pet food etc. can and will save countless lives!

Remember, our work is never ending!

Dr Hilldidge Beer: +27 72 297 7905 Brenda: +27 72 211 5301

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