Talitha Van Niekerk

Talitha Van Niekerk

Talitha is a full-time writer and content creator. She has a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. Talitha has made it her life’s work to help educate pet owners to build better animal-human bonds so they can enjoy the same unconditional love her five horses, seven dogs, two cats, and an ever-growing flock of chickens shower her with daily.

As a writer, Talitha draws on her years as a riding facility yard manager, her own experience, and thorough research to create the best and most accurate information to guide her readers. She loves reading feedback from happy readers who have benefited from her articles and helping pet owners is why she writes.

After more than ten years as a teacher, she still wants to educate and inform people so they can make better decisions for their pets. Her happy place is at her computer with her dogs snuggled around her toes, a cat on her lap, or in the saddle.

January 30, 2023 Dog Breeds Dogs 

Pembroke Welsh Corgi – The Enchanting Dog With a Mythical Background

The Pembroke Welsh corgi is the dog of kings or, rather, queens. These adorable herding dogs have long been firm favorites of Queen Elizabeth II. Since they are cute and cuddly, few people can imagine these dogs as herding dogs, bred to herd cattle, sheep, and even other livestock. My first encounter with a Pem, […]

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January 24, 2023 Advocate Animal Abuse 

Gruesome Reality of Horse Slaughter – What Really Goes on Behind the Scenes?

In a world starved for more protein sources, the meat industry gets its fill from almost anywhere. People across the world eat some strange things, from cockroaches and frogs to dogs and horses. I would never consider eating horse meat! The idea of horses for human consumption is reprehensible to me. These animals are capable […]

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