Ever thought about Veterinary Nursing as a career? Well, if you or someone you know has a passion for healing and helping animals, Sr. Dalene Jansen van Vuuren from the Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa, has some advise on the pros and cons of Veterinary Nursing as a career in South Africa.

Ever thought about Veterinary Nursing as a career? Well, if you or someone you know has a passion for healing and helping animals, Sr. Dalene Jansen van Vuuren from the Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa, has some advise on the pros and cons of Veterinary Nursing as a career in South Africa.

Animal training is more about training the human than the animal, Michelle Moll from Animal Handling speaks about this, she's joined by her dwarf French bulldog. Then Anne, a puppy raiser from the Guide Dogs Association, talks about what it takes to raise dogs that will change people's lives.

Animal training is more about training the human than the animal, Michelle Moll from Animal Handling speaks about this, she's joined by her dwarf French bulldog. Then Anne, a puppy raiser from the Guide Dogs Association, talks about what it takes to raise dogs that will change people's lives.

Along with this festive time of year comes the unfortunate reality of "Christmas Cruelty". It can be an especially terrible time for dogs, cats and the organisations that have to care for them. Joining Ainsley Hay to discuss these issues is Tanya Nel from K9 Best Friends and Dr Noline van den Berg from Fairlands Vet.

Along with this festive time of year comes the unfortunate reality of "Christmas Cruelty". It can be an especially terrible time for dogs, cats and the organisations that have to care for them. Joining Ainsley Hay to discuss these issues is Tanya Nel from K9 Best Friends and Dr Noline van den Berg from Fairlands Vet.

Renowned pet behaviourist Scotty Valadao tells you how to keep your pets calm during firework season. Also, actress Stevie French talks about her love of dogs, but in particular, for her Boston Terrier Samantha Martin who join the ladies in studio.

Renowned pet behaviourist Scotty Valadao tells you how to keep your pets calm during firework season. Also, actress Stevie French talks about her love of dogs, but in particular, for her Boston Terrier Samantha Martin who join the ladies in studio.

Ainsley Hay addresses something that is very close to her heart. After seeing the rehabilitation centre that founded her love for rehabilitating wildlife close its doors after 18 years, she chats to Margi Brocklehurst about what has happened at the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Gauteng.

Ainsley Hay addresses something that is very close to her heart. After seeing the rehabilitation centre that founded her love for rehabilitating wildlife close its doors after 18 years, she chats to Margi Brocklehurst about what has happened at the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Gauteng.

Have you ever wanted to meet a famous dog? Well, it's your lucky day. Sue Green from Joy Dogs comes into studio and brings along Jazmine, Oscar and Yola who used to play the role of the "paint" dog but are now therapy dogs. Also joining the show is Andrew Freemantle and Sunelle De Pierres from EPet Store who talk about how people buy their pets gifts for Christmas and what you should be looking for to put under the tree for your dog or cat this year.

Have you ever wanted to meet a famous dog? Well, it's your lucky day. Sue Green from Joy Dogs comes into studio and brings along Jazmine, Oscar and Yola who used to play the role of the "paint" dog but are now therapy dogs. Also joining the show is Andrew Freemantle and Sunelle De Pierres from EPet Store who talk about how people buy their pets gifts for Christmas and what you should be looking for to put under the tree for your dog or cat this year.

Ainsley Hay talks about birding and what an exciting and fascinating hobby this can be. She is joined by John Kinghorn from Birding Eco Tours and Youth Africa Birding.

Ainsley Hay talks about birding and what an exciting and fascinating hobby this can be. She is joined by John Kinghorn from Birding Eco Tours and Youth Africa Birding.

"Polly want a cracker?" Dee Hendrickx from Brainy Birds joins Sharon Dale to educate animal lovers on proper parrot keeping techniques, she brings in a few of her feathery friends too.

"Polly want a cracker?" Dee Hendrickx from Brainy Birds joins Sharon Dale to educate animal lovers on proper parrot keeping techniques, she brings in a few of her feathery friends too.

Nicci Wright from the African Pangolin Working Group talks pangolins and wildlife rehabilitation in South Africa.

Sharon Dale talks to Tozie Zokufa, the Programme Manager for Humane Society International, along with actress and model Anji Woodley about the recently launched Green Monday, a global movement aimed at improving public health, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Then from TEARS, Tracey Gilpin tells us about the fantastic response from the community who helped evacuate 153 dogs from their shelter due to the riots currently taking place in Cape Town.

Sharon Dale speaks to Viv Elliot from Saints Animal Charity Shop and Dorette from Pawesome Wacky Whiskers. Dorette works in underprivileged communities to spay and neuter animals.

Sharon's guest is Dayle Robyn, who will be talking about the upcoming Mutters Waterworks Day. Then Kloofendal field guide, Karin Spottiswoode, is back to talk to us about how to attract insects to your garden and how they help us.

From Kitty & Puppy Haven, Samantha Berger discusses the sad situation at the Bunny Park in Benoni. Then from Ban Animal Trading, Smaragda Louw returns to talk about keeping exotic animals as pets.

With the recent Carte Blanche exposé on keeping exotic animals as pets, Smaragda Louw from Ban Animal Trading talks about this issue, as well as the cruelty taking place against animals in circuses.

Charmaine Booysens from The 9th Day Rescue and Rehabilitation talks about what they do and provides an update on Bismarck the bait dog who they are taking care of. Dr Sonja Maricevic also joins the show and talks about cat nutrition and how it can help improve certain health conditions. Then the story of Jugomaro Predator Park and the plight of their big cats who are under threat of being taken away from their home is back in the spotlight, Owner and Manager of the park, Justin Fernandes...

Renowned veterinarian and Veterinary Affairs Manager for Hill's Pet Nutrition, Dr Guy Fyvie joins Sharon Dale to discuss obesity, arthritis and dementia in dogs and cats. Then Beverley Schellings from 'Ride for a Reason' joins the show, they are going to attempt to break the world record with the most amount of vehicles in a logo.

Ainsley Hay from the NSPCA discusses the controversy surrounding 'Alldays' hunting. Lisa Visser, MD of 'My Most Beautiful' talks about their pet photo competition. Finally, Karin Spottiswoode is a renowned naturalist and field guide who provides insight into the birds that visit our gardens, how important they are in the environment, and how to best care for them.