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By Dickson Bandera The Harare SPCA has renewed its call for cat owners to sterilize their pets to curb uncontrolled breeding, which often leaves owners overwhelmed and resorting to dumping unwanted litters or surrendering them to already overburdened shelters. Sterilization—commonly known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males)—is a safe surgical procedure that prevents…
By Dickson Bandera The Harare Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has issued a public warning over a growing wave of fraudulent veterinary services being offered by individuals falsely posing as SPCA employees. In an urgent statement released this week, SPCA Harare management revealed that certain individuals have been impersonating staff members…
By Dickson Bandera Some dog breeds have gained reputations as dangerous due to their strength, protective instincts, and, in some cases, tragic incidents. However, it’s not the breed alone that poses a risk—it’s how the dog is raised, trained, and managed. In Zimbabwe and beyond, growing reports of attacks call for a deeper understanding of…
Dogs becoming problematic in Harare By Dickson Bandera In early June 2025, tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Harare’s Bluffhill suburb. Samuel Machara, a 39-year-old passerby, was mauled to death by a cross-breed pitbull that had escaped its yard. The dog, reportedly a known danger to the community, was one of several owned by Mike…
By Dickson Bandera For centuries, cats have occupied a mysterious place in Zimbabwean culture. In rural and urban folklore alike, cats—especially black ones—are sometimes feared, whispered about as creatures of the night, associated with witchcraft, bad luck, and omens. But behind the myths lies a truth that’s far more practical and heartwarming: cats are intelligent,…