Posted 17 May 2012
Funniest Pet
Caught in the act Pet
Best Sleeping Pet
How to enter:
Entry fee of R40 per photo
Complete entry form and email with proof of payment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Prizes:
Photoshoot for your pet (within Cape Town) worth R1295 with Scruffy Mutt Photography
R500 voucher from Shoprite
R500 dinner voucher from Spur
All proceeds go towards the Uitsig Animal Rescue Centre. To download an entry form please click here (PDF file, 95KB)
Posted 16 May 2012
Posted 04 May 2012
We need to put out a Plea for food AGAIN, yes we know its only been a couple of weeks, but one of the companies that committed to giving food is not holding to the arrangement. We currently feed 120 kg PER DAY!
We have grown so much, and we always try to help when we receive a call with unwanted dogs / cats / strays that is picked up and of course all rescues. We currently have 318 dogs and 120 cats. We need to feed all these animals and we need people to commit to sponsoring food monthly.
Please guys if you can buy a bag or 2 and drop it at our shelter, if you cannot drop it, phone us at 083 375 3606 and we'll try our best to get to you as soon as we can.
We hate asking, but sometimes its needed like now. Also please see the offer here(PDF, 59KB) which is also a way you can help.
Posted 02 May 2012
Posted 29 April 2012
our pets only affectionate love and overlook the most important instincts of the species we obtained as a pet. In nature an animal's security is sustained by means of firm, confident discipline and instinctive behaviour. When lacking in the latter the animal loses direction, becomes unstable, confused, insecure and unhappy. The latter is in particular true in the case of our canine friends and to continue the focus on animal communication from last month's e-pages, we take a look at the meaning of some of the most frequently misunderstood human vs dog behaviours.
The biggest mistake we as dog owners make are to forget that dogs are animals. We tend to humanise the dog and its behaviour, overlooking the fact that dogs too have their own “animal” needs.
The truth is that dogs do not have the thinking capabilities of a human and therefore they do not 'reason' but ‘react.’ For example, a dog will
never premeditate his actions, meaning, he never think, “I am going to go and bite that mailman today.” It simply happened because he reacted to a situation that presented itself.
Humans misread their dogs on a daily basis and on a wide scale of issues. (Just imagine what it is like for a dog to be constantly misread and how confusing it must be for them.) By nature the lower in rank dogs look to the pack leader for guidance and direction. Most dogs do not wish to be the leaders or to run the show but only wish to be secure with their pack and clearly know their status. However, their instincts tell them that without a strong, consistent pack leader, they will not survive and they will try to take over if they do not see you as a consistent strong leader.
To be a pack leader and to correctly communicate with your furry friend you have to understand the animal in your dog. TIP: The Cesar Millan range of books and/or DVD's are recommended as an excellent guide to effectively communicate with, understand and control your dog and is suitable for every dog owner (from chihuahua to pitbull).
Photo Competition!

Funniest Pet
Caught in the act Pet
Best Sleeping Pet
How to enter:
Entry fee of R40 per photo
Complete entry form and email with proof of payment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Prizes:
Photoshoot for your pet (within Cape Town) worth R1295 with Scruffy Mutt Photography
R500 voucher from Shoprite
R500 dinner voucher from Spur
All proceeds go towards the Uitsig Animal Rescue Centre. To download an entry form please click here (PDF file, 95KB)
Posted 16 May 2012
Newcomers pages updated
Our Newcomers pages are currently being updated. To have a look at the new dogs available for adoption at Uitsig please click on the image above.Posted 04 May 2012
Food Appeal

We need to put out a Plea for food AGAIN, yes we know its only been a couple of weeks, but one of the companies that committed to giving food is not holding to the arrangement. We currently feed 120 kg PER DAY!
We have grown so much, and we always try to help when we receive a call with unwanted dogs / cats / strays that is picked up and of course all rescues. We currently have 318 dogs and 120 cats. We need to feed all these animals and we need people to commit to sponsoring food monthly.
Please guys if you can buy a bag or 2 and drop it at our shelter, if you cannot drop it, phone us at 083 375 3606 and we'll try our best to get to you as soon as we can.
We hate asking, but sometimes its needed like now. Also please see the offer here(PDF, 59KB) which is also a way you can help.
Posted 02 May 2012
Fencing Needed

Posted 29 April 2012
Amanda Update

Uitsig Tip Of The Week
What is my dog saying?
Affection is wonderful and pets thrive on this human characteristic. However, too many times we give
our pets only affectionate love and overlook the most important instincts of the species we obtained as a pet. In nature an animal's security is sustained by means of firm, confident discipline and instinctive behaviour. When lacking in the latter the animal loses direction, becomes unstable, confused, insecure and unhappy. The latter is in particular true in the case of our canine friends and to continue the focus on animal communication from last month's e-pages, we take a look at the meaning of some of the most frequently misunderstood human vs dog behaviours.
The biggest mistake we as dog owners make are to forget that dogs are animals. We tend to humanise the dog and its behaviour, overlooking the fact that dogs too have their own “animal” needs.
The truth is that dogs do not have the thinking capabilities of a human and therefore they do not 'reason' but ‘react.’ For example, a dog will
never premeditate his actions, meaning, he never think, “I am going to go and bite that mailman today.” It simply happened because he reacted to a situation that presented itself.
Humans misread their dogs on a daily basis and on a wide scale of issues. (Just imagine what it is like for a dog to be constantly misread and how confusing it must be for them.) By nature the lower in rank dogs look to the pack leader for guidance and direction. Most dogs do not wish to be the leaders or to run the show but only wish to be secure with their pack and clearly know their status. However, their instincts tell them that without a strong, consistent pack leader, they will not survive and they will try to take over if they do not see you as a consistent strong leader.
To be a pack leader and to correctly communicate with your furry friend you have to understand the animal in your dog. TIP: The Cesar Millan range of books and/or DVD's are recommended as an excellent guide to effectively communicate with, understand and control your dog and is suitable for every dog owner (from chihuahua to pitbull).










