WozaPaws

01/11/2026

Dezemba is almost here, and our dogs deserve some festive spoiling too 🎁🐾

Introducing the first ever WozaPaws Secret Santa! Sign your dog up, get matched with another pup in the community, and send a little summer Christmas cheer their way. Someone else will be doing the same for yours.

Half the fun is in the giving: choosing the perfect toy, picturing the tail wags when the parcel is opened, and knowing you’ve made another dog’s Christmas a little brighter. It’s a small way to show some love to the dog community that makes every walk, hike and beach day better. 💛

🎄 Choose a gift size: around R300, R500 or R700
📦 Gifts go to courier lockers and pickup points only
📅 Sign-ups close 15 November

Sign up via the link in our bio. You’ll need a free WozaPaws account and a profile for your dog.

Tag a friend who loves dogs and the festive season 👇

26/10/2026

👶🐾𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐓 𝐙𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐓!

Sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones — a walk, fresh air, beautiful W**elands scenery and Livi leading the way! ❤️🐶

This time, we headed to Zevenwacht W**e Estate for a little stroll and a change of scenery. No big plans, just enjoying the outdoors and making memories one paw at a time. ☀️🌿

Because a good day out is even better when your best furry friend comes along! 🐾

📍 Zevenwacht W**e Estate

🐶 Would your dog enjoy this kind of W**elands walk?

💾 Save this for a future outing and follow Travelling with Tails Cape Town for more dog-friendly discoveries around Cape Town and the W**elands!

24/10/2026

Thank you to We Love Pets SA for being one of our biggest supporters right from the start ❤️ 🙌

Ever arrived at a “dog-friendly” park only to realise it’s anything but friendly for YOUR dog?

Maybe it’s too busy. There’s no secure fencing. Or perhaps your reactive dog needs a quieter space where everyone can enjoy their walk without feeling overwhelmed.

That frustration is exactly what inspired South African dog owner Zani Koen to create WozaPaws.

With a little help from her dog, Soda, she developed a website that helps dog owners discover places better suited to their individual needs.

🐕 Looking for a fully fenced park?
🌿 A walking trail with the right level of difficulty?
🐾 Somewhere more suitable for a reactive dog?

WozaPaws lets you narrow down your options, while reviews from fellow dog owners help you know what to expect before you arrive.

And the best part? You don't even need an account to start exploring!

In our latest magazine feature, Sasha Wein shares the story behind WozaPaws, the community growing around it and, of course, Soda's very important role as chief adventure companion. ❤️

📖 Meet Zani and Soda and discover WozaPaws:
Link in the comments:

Because “dog-friendly” means something different to every dog.

23/10/2026

Finding dog-friendly spots on WozaPaws will always be free — no account, no login, no barrier. That’s a promise. 🐾

But signing up opens up a whole other side of WozaPaws. Reviews, saved spots, visited tracking, dog profiles, the Remembrance Wall, badges, community connections — and something exciting that’s coming very soon that you’re definitely going to need an account for. 👀

Creating an account is free and takes two minutes. Link in bio.

📍 wozapaws.co.za

20/10/2026

👶🐾𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐆?

Sometimes all you need is a beautiful trail, some fresh air and your four-legged adventure buddy by your side. ❤️

We explored Helderberg Farm — winding woodland paths, peaceful scenery and lovely views along the way. 🌳✨

A little exploring, lots of sniffing and quality time outdoors… sounds like a pretty pawsome day to us! 🐾

📍 Helderberg Farm

🐶 Are you and your pup more into forest walks or open trails with a view? Tell us below! 👇

💾 Save this for a future walking adventure, and follow Travelling with Tails for more dog-friendly places and adventures around Cape Town. ❤️🐾

WozaPaws

16/10/2026

The WozaPaws forum is open! 🐾

Remember when the internet felt like a cosy clubhouse? We missed that, so we built one for South African dog people.

Swap trail tips, ask about training and care, plan road trips with your dog, or just share a photo of your pup being ridiculous. No algorithm, no "likes" race, just good conversations with people who love their dogs as much as you do.

Pick a username, choose which of your dogs to show, and come introduce your pack. We'd love to meet you.

👉 wozapaws.co.za/forum (link in bio)

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02/10/2026

WIN a R500 Broth Buddies voucher for your pup! 🐾

We've teamed up with Broth Buddies to say thank you to our WozaPaws community. All you need to do is tell us about the dog-friendly spots you love.

How to enter:

1️⃣ Sign up on wozapaws.co.za. It's quick and 100% free.
2️⃣ Leave a review for any spot you've visited with your dog.
3️⃣ Every approved review earns you an entry. The more spots you review, the more chances you have to win!

✴️ Want bonus entries? Comment below with a spot you reviewed and tag a friend who'd love WozaPaws. Each comment earns another entry.

Enter from 1 to 14 October. We'll announce the winner on 15 October.

Competition T&Cs

🔅Open to South African residents aged 18+
🔅Runs 1 to 14 October 2026 (closes 23:59). The winner will be drawn at random and announced on 15 October.
🔅Entry is free. Each approved review on wozapaws.co.za during the competition earns one entry (one review per listing). Reviews must be honest and about places you've visited with your dog.
🔅Optional bonus entries: comment with a spot you reviewed and tag a friend, on Instagram or Facebook. Each comment earns one bonus entry. You need at least one approved review, and we must be able to match your comments to your WozaPaws account.
🔅Prize: R500 Broth Buddies voucher, plus shipping anywhere in South Africa up to R160, sponsored by Broth Buddies. Not exchangeable for cash.
🔅We'll contact the winner by email and DM. If there's no reply within 7 days, we'll draw a new winner.
🔅We'll never ask for payment or banking details.
🔅This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook or Meta.

28/09/2026

👶🐾𝐃𝐎𝐆-𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄!

We took Livi out for a stroll around Door De Kraal Dam in Durbanville — and this is definitely one for the dog-friendly list! 🐶❤️

There’s plenty of open space to enjoy, fresh air, beautiful surroundings and, most importantly, your four-legged friend can come along. 🐾

📍 Door De Kraal Dam, Durbanville

If you're looking for somewhere to get out with your dog for a walk and a change of scenery, save this one for later! 🐾

Would your dog enjoy a stroll here? 👇

28/09/2026

Fresh sniffs, coming right up 🐾

WozaPaws keeps growing, and now it's easier to see what's new for you. Say hello to our new feature.

When you're logged in, WozaPaws shows you the parks, trails, beaches and dog-friendly businesses that were added in the last 30 days and that you haven't checked out yet. Open a spot and it's no longer new, so your list keeps up with you as you browse.

Here's where to look:
🧡 A banner on your home page when there are new spots near you
🧡 A "New to me" filter on the map, under My Visits
🧡 Orange "New" badges on listings and orange dots on map pins

It's free for all members. Log in or sign up at wozapaws.co.za (link in bio) and see what's new for your pup this week.