The festive season is a time for warmth and giving, but for the many animals residing at the Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter, comfort is often dependent on the kindness of strangers. The Shelter, which operates with immense dedication, is reaching out to the community with a simple yet critical request: Sponsor a Kennel.  Currently, the need is great, as only 13 of the 82 kennels have found a dedicated sponsor. This means the vast majority of residents rely solely on the g

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Friday, December 5, 2025 , after a dog was discovered trapped for days in a dangerously deep hole near Khutsong. A brave employee from the Carletonville SPCA  risked his own safety, securing the dog, now named "Survivor" , with unexpected assistance from illegal miners in a remarkable act of compassion. The dog is currently safe and searching for a loving new home. Image: Carletonville SPCA  The Distress Call and The Dangerous Pit The rescue oper

This month, the Rotaract Club of Klerksdorp continues its heartfelt campaign to celebrate and support organisations transforming lives across the KOSH area and beyond. Through this initiative, Rotaract is shining a well-deserved spotlight on changemakers who dedicate themselves to building stronger, more compassionate communities. Each featured organisation represents a unique cause, yet they all share one powerful mission: uplifting others through service, love, and leadersh

A Community Reminder on Microchipping Every week, the dedicated volunteers at Paws Haven  encounter lost and frightened animals wandering the streets - often hungry, exhausted, and dangerously close to traffic. Too many of these pets have no form of identification, making it difficult or even impossible to reunite them with their families. That’s why microchipping  has become one of the most important life-saving measures for pets. A tiny chip, no bigger than a grain of rice,

As the mid-October sun shone over Potchefstroom, Paws Haven had one of its busiest and most heartwarming weeks yet. From spreading awareness at Aardklop  to celebrating new adoptions and receiving generous community donations, the week was filled with hope, wagging tails, and reminders of how deeply local kindness continues to sustain animal welfare efforts. Paws Haven at Aardklop 🌼 Paws Haven’s team joined this year’s Aardklop Arts Festival , bringing their message of compa

Founded in 2010, the Orkney & Klerksdorp Animal Shelter  has become a pillar of compassion and advocacy for animals in the KOSH area. Established by a group of concerned citizens who recognised the desperate need for animal welfare in Orkney, the organisation emerged as a vital lifeline for abandoned, abused, and neglected pets. When the Klerksdorp SPCA  was forced to close its doors in January 2020 due to a shortage of funds and limited municipal support, the NSPCA  turned t

PAWS Haven continues to receive an increasing number of vulnerable kittens and puppies, some arrive with their mothers, while others are...