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04/06/2026

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26/05/2026

***super Important***
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23/05/2026

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Best thing you'll learn today ❣️

THE WATER YOU DRIPPED INTO THAT BIRD'S MOUTH JUST FILLED ITS LUNGS

You found a bird panting on hot concrete. You thought: dehydration. You tilted its head, squeezed a dropper, and let a few drops of water fall into its open beak. You were trying to save it.

The water went into its lungs.

A bird's airway — the glottis — is not at the back of the throat like yours. It sits on the floor of the mouth, right behind the tongue, as a small slit that opens and closes with every breath. When a bird drinks on its own, it controls this opening with precision, timing each sip perfectly. The system works — when the bird is in control.

When a human holds a stressed bird and pushes water into its mouth, the bird panics. A stressed bird's glottis opens and closes rapidly and erratically. Even a single drop of water entering the trachea during one of those rapid openings is enough. The liquid slides into the lungs. The bird may not cough. It may not sputter. It may seem fine for an hour. Then aspiration pneumonia sets in — infection, inflammation, fluid buildup in the airways — and the bird is dead within a day.

If you find a dehydrated bird, do this: place it in a quiet, dark box lined with a soft cloth. Set a shallow dish of water inside — no deeper than the bird's chest height. Let the bird drink on its own terms. If it is too weak to drink, gently moisten the outside of its bill with a damp cotton swab — never inside the mouth. Then contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately.

The instinct to pour water into a struggling creature's mouth is one of the deepest kindnesses humans carry. In birds, it is one of the fastest ways to finish what the heat started.

26/04/2026

Last minute chance to escape Joburg? Your pets don’t have to feel left behind 💚

They don’t understand “just a few days”… they just know you’re gone. And your babies deserve more than an empty house.

With Nest & Nuzzle, they stay safe, loved, and comfortable — right where they belong.

✨ Pet sitting
✨ Home care
✨ Peace of mind

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*6 legs or less 🙂 *8-legged negotiable 🙃

04/04/2026

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08/03/2026

Heading out of town for a bit? Let us give you peace of mind while you're away!
Whether you're traveling for the weekend or the whole month, we’ll keep your home safe and your pets loved — all at an affordable rate. 💰❤️
✅ Trusted, reliable care
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✅ Unlimited cuddles for your non-human babies

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23/11/2025

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04/11/2025

Do you have a yapper? A biter? Chewer? Jumper? Pooper? Get started today teaching your best friend how to be the goodest boy/girl.

Many trainers charge hundreds of dollars for no improvement! Get a result in a reasonable time frame, without having to spend hours training every day.

19/10/2025

Genius 🥰

If you can’t adopt, why not virtually adopt? 💙
Virtual adoption is a beautiful way to make a difference from the heart. When you virtually adopt a dog or cat, you help provide food, care, and comfort while they wait for their forever home. You become part of their journey, showing them that they are seen, loved, and never forgotten. 🫶

And to celebrate that special bond, you’ll receive a personalised certificate with the picture of the dog or cat you have virtually adopted, a keepsake of the love you’ve shared and the hope you’ve given. 💕

You may not be able to bring them home, but you can still change their world. 🌍

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082 925 3133, 082 682 7262

Banking Details:
Account Name: Woodrock Animal Rescue
Bank: FNB
Account Number: 62463902299
Branch Code: 254005
Account Type: Cheque
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14/10/2025

💯 accurate 😅