Sheenas HISS n FURS all under one woof

10/11/2023

We are pleased to announce the commencement of our inaugural veterinary services. We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Eric Du Preez as a valued addition to our team, and we aspire to collectively contribute to the well-being of numerous animals. Our services encompass consultations, home visits, and after-hours emergency care. While surgical procedures are not currently offered, we plan to expand our capabilities as the business evolves. Dr. Du Preez will guide you to suitable facilities for surgeries or additional tests if deemed necessary. In addition, our veterinary technician is available during Dr. Du Preez's other callouts. We embark on this new venture with great enthusiasm and anticipate its success. We express our gratitude to our clients for years of support, fostering our growth

31/10/2023

From a very bad flea infestation to a gorgeous white fluffer❤️

19/10/2023

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Hunter is off to Oscar's Arc to be homed 🙌
This boy was on a short chain the first year of his life, for 3 days he was bouncing off the walls and nipping us and every dog he ran past. The teddy's helped, as I found him having a teddy or toy in his mouth helped him control his impulses. In just one week Hunter became the perfect and friendliest boy. So what was going on with Hunter , why was he behaving this way? Let me explain...

Fear aggression in dogs is a complex behavior that involves various brain and physiological processes.
Firstly ,Amygdala Activation,The amygdala is a part of the brain responsible for processing emotions, including fear. When a dog perceives a threat or a fearful stimulus, the amygdala becomes highly active, triggering a fear response.

Then the release of stress hormones, dog's brain releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in response to the fear. These hormones prepare the dog for a "fight or flight" response creating heightened alertness.Fear can make the dog more alert, with heightened senses, ready to react to potential threats. Increasing aggression when fearful dog feels trapped or cornered, they exhibit aggressive behaviors as a defense mechanism.
Dogs then have decreased cognitive function in states of intense fear, a dog's cognitive functions is impaired and become less responsive to commands and less able to think rationally.

Understanding the neurobiology of fear aggression is essential for Rescues.
I worked on numerous issues with Hunter which with behavioral modification, desensitization, and counterconditioning techniques to help Hunter overcome the fear and reduce aggressive responses.

This work is full day job and we don't only work on 1 dog we work on many at a time. This takes us away from work that pays our own bills.

We really ask that all our please make a small monthly contribution to our cause.
If it wasnt for our efforts and work , most of these dogs would have been euthanised if we didn't intervene.
Hunter is grateful his life was spared and he was given a second chance at a normal stable life.

Go well Hunter , you lucky lucky boy . I know they will find you the most amazing loving home 💕

Please support 🙏

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19/10/2023

Misconceptions about dominance in dogs have been common, but it's essential to understand that our understanding of dog behavior has evolved. Dominance theory, popularized by outdated ideas, can be misleading. Dogs may show aggression towards other dogs for various reasons:

Fear or Anxiety: Aggression can result from fear or anxiety, not dominance. A dog may react aggressively to another dog out of insecurity or a desire to protect themselves.

Resource Guarding: Some dogs may become aggressive when guarding resources like food, toys, or territory. This is not necessarily a display of dominance but rather a natural behavior.

Social Hierarchy: While dogs do have social structures, it's more complex than a linear dominance hierarchy. Aggression can occur when social interactions are misinterpreted or disrupted.

Lack of Socialization: Inadequate socialization during a dog's early development can lead to fear or aggression towards other dogs due to a lack of positive experiences.

Medical Issues: Pain or discomfort from health issues can cause aggression. It's crucial to rule out medical causes before assuming behavioral problems.

Poor Training or Handling: Aggression can be inadvertently reinforced through training or handling methods. Punishment-based training can create fear-based aggression.

Individual Differences: Each dog has a unique temperament. What may trigger aggression in one dog may not affect another in the same way.

Understanding and addressing the underlying causes of aggression, such as fear or anxiety, is more productive than trying to establish dominance. Positive reinforcement training, socialization, and professional guidance can help address and prevent aggressive behavior in dogs.

Please do not try dominate your dogs , dogs are very much aware you are not a dog.
All you are doing is breaking a trust and a bond between your dog and yourself.

Please contact us should you require a behavioural assessment and assistance.

14/10/2023

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05/10/2023

Ara is not messing with the hair after salon treatment 🤣

03/10/2023

Before and after. The face and personality from beginning till end says it all🙌❤️

24/09/2023

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Not easy work with matted hair

23/09/2023

All our happy parlour visitors. Cuteness overload 😍

13/09/2023

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Come on Peeps book your tickets now . Every year we have such a blast and so do our dogs. See details below for bookings.
Don't miss out on this amazing outing🙌

04/09/2023

Special: Tuesday 5th September

01/09/2023

Some of our happy clients and furkids❤️😍

13/08/2023

😂LOUDER 🙌

29/07/2023

🥰cutest puppers

24/07/2023

Shocking!

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21/07/2023

Do you know your support pays for feeding rescues ? Yes it does. Hiss and furs works to feed animals in need . Here is a meet and greet of a human looking for a dog to choose her. I think it's a done deal? What do you think?

21/07/2023

Before and after grooming . Job well done ❤️

18/07/2023

Back to school special today only ❤️

17/07/2023

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For Mandela day we ask our supporters to donate dog food , treats , toys or money towards dog food and bills.
It has been hard and very stressful trying to keep our doors open for those misunderstood furkids but we have survived every single month.
Please support us tomorrow in any small way our rescues need your help🙏

Please see below for donation details❤️

NPC reg. no. 2019/108104/08
PBO No. 930073889
payfast
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Sarabi paws with a cause
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Branch code 051001
Swift code SBZAZAJJ

16/07/2023

Know what you are feeding your dogs.

204.4K likes, 3763 comments. “💔 Compromised Health: The consequences are dire. Feeding dogs 4D meat exposes them to harmful pathogens, toxins, and low-quality proteins that put their health at risk.”

27/06/2023

Rain or shine the puppets want their Spa treatment ❤️💖

24/06/2023

More beautiful furkids after grooming photos ❤️

24/06/2023

Before and after ❤️

23/06/2023

A very worried couple is looking for their dog that went missing yesterday around 10am. They are new to area and one of the staff accidentally let her out. Please if anyone has seen her please call on below details .

23/06/2023

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READY RAFFLE AND GO😃
Stand a chance to win one out of two prizes :

1) Tattoo Voucher to the value of R2000 with Ryan at New Dawn Tattoos
2) Tattoo Voucher to the value of R1500 with Tami at New Dawn Tattoos

1 Ticket R100
2 tickets R150 or
3 tickets R200
Do not miss out on these amazing prizes.

Please email [email protected] POP so we know who bought tickets.

NPC reg. no. 2019/108104/08
PBO No. 930073889
payfast
https://sarabipaws.org.za/
Snapscan
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Bank details
Sarabi paws with a cause
Standard bank cheq 10116198018
Branch code 051001
Swift code SBZAZAJJ

21/06/2023

This gorgeous boy was groomed by us the weekend for a show and this beaut got 3rd place at the show. Well done boy❤️👏

15/06/2023

When Darren works his magic on one of the longest and hardest grooming sessions. Well done Darren on this job. I am sure Koda pawed the equipment out of your hand or gave you a giant hug 20000 X while you were simply just trying to brush him out 🤣

06/06/2023

Little Micah came for his grooming and day care after today. This is what he looks like after a busy day at Parlour 🤣😂

06/06/2023

Ara the rescue at Sarabi Paws with a Cause was groomed at our Parlour today. She is human reactive and doesn't like other dogs. Regardless the team made her look absolutely stunning.

06/06/2023

3 of our regulars for many years . Very spoilt and well looked after furkids.
Team did a great job 😍

03/06/2023

This little munchkin had his very first grooming today. He was absolutely terrified at first. Not long after he calmed down and realised this is not half bad and he leaves a model ❤️😍

02/06/2023

Cuteness overload. These furkids loved their pamper😍

30/05/2023

😍❤️Such a cutey

25/05/2023

Our goofball Koda in for his 2 week grooming. Newfoundland require daily grooming or atleast proffesional grooming every 2 weeks.
Isn't he just a gorgeous bear? 😍❤️🐻