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“We’re not coming for your dogs and cats,” says Alderman Smith over Cape Town
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1089+ words) “Don’t panic. The City has no intention of gathering any kind of dog licence or permit. We have not before, nor do we now. And nobody is going to storm into your property.” That was Alderman JP Smith’s response to…...
Why we give our cats, dogs and other pets social media accounts
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (760+ words) Pet social media accounts let guardians broadcast identity, build community and share joy – from hobbyist pet accounts to lucrative pet influencers shaping how people see companion animals online. Others share their daily lives through pictures of interactions with their companion…...