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S1 : E11
TV-PG | 24 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Glens and her husband of 52 years are at odds over getting a dog. Glens, going blind from macular degeneration, hopes to find a smart, well-mannered dog to guide her and tolerate the grandchildren. Meanwhile, Jay, struggling with anxiety, found Tank and realized that owning a dog would provide the presence she craved, deciding a dog would be a better match than human companionship.
Antonie and The Adari’s
S1 : E1 | TV-PG | 27 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Meet Antonie, a self-professed ‘old soul’, who is now on the hunt to find a dog exactly like him: a glorious misfit. The Adari’s, a young and vibrant family mourning the loss of their beloved hound, Z...
Dana and The McLachlan’s
S1 : E2 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Dana, originally from Israel, landed in South Africa on a journey to find herself after her mother passed away, and feels that a dog will anchor her life. The McLachlan’s rescue a special dog who made...
The Salie’s and The Du Toit’s
S1 : E3 | TV-PG | 27 min | Aired: 01.01.24
After a recent incident with an intruder on their property, the Salie’s are on a quest to find a dog that can outbark their Husky. The Du Toit’s, the South African version of ‘The Dolittle’s’, rescue...
The Kisten’s and Mary
S1 : E4 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 01.01.24
The Kisten family, proud of being ‘blended,’ are excited to meet an Africanus, a ‘mixed breed’ dog, reflecting their own unique, diverse nature. Mary is a feisty former beauty queen who is bringing ho...
The De Dominicis’ and The Narozny’s
S1 : E5 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Nicole, a recovering heroin addict, has found healing with her parents’ support. As part of her rehab journey, they’ve agreed to gift her a dog—her very own therapeutic companion. Grazna is a Polish W...
The Xesha’s and The Vockerodt’s
S1 : E6 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Norma and her young daughter, Lulu, own a very indulged and highly excitable Maltese poodle, called ‘Elsa’ but are now looking for a fur friend who can share the love. The Vockerodt’s are a family in...
Johanita and The Africa’s (Ryan and Jade)
S1 : E7 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Johanita is a single girl, living her best life. She’s looking for her four-legged match that can Netflix and chill with her, be her running buddy, and her best friend. Ryan and Jade, both attorneys,...
The Boolah’s and Nikki
S1 : E8 | TV-PG | 27 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Mom and son pair, The Boolah’s, moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town but had to leave their dogs behind. Now, they’re finally ready to welcome a new four-legged friend to complete their family. Nikki...
The Madurai’s and Mike
S1 : E9 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.24
The Madurai’s are both doctors seeking a calm, low-maintenance dog to ease into parenthood. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Mike, who suffers from unpredictable grand-mal seizures, has been paired with Jewel,...
Janneke and The Mason’s
S1 : E10 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Janneke and her crazy Boston terrier, Rocky, are looking for a new furkid. Rocky misses his first buddy, a Golden retriever who recently moved out, and so it’s time to bring a new running buddy home....
Glens and Jay
S1 : E11 | TV-PG | 24 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Glens and her husband of 52 years are at odds over getting a dog. Glens, going blind from macular degeneration, hopes to find a smart, well-mannered dog to guide her and tolerate the grandchildren. Me...
Lucy and Kat
S1 : E12 | TV-PG | 27 min | Aired: 01.01.24
Lucy, a specialist service medic-alert dog trainer, is searching for a dog that meets her training criteria. The dog will stay with her family until ready for its new owner. Kat, an introverted writer...
Sue and The Nicholas’
S1 : E13 | TV-PG | 23 min | Aired: 01.01.24
David and Beryl, childhood sweethearts in their late 60s, have had a happy marriage despite David’s Multiple Sclerosis. They decide it’s time for a dog to offer assistance. Sue, a Cape Town local with...
A Dog for Life is a 13-part series where host Sue White matches dogs with their perfect homes. From scruffy to goofy, these abandoned dogs—rescued by Cape Town shelters like WOOF Project, DARG, AWS, AACL, and the SPCA—are given a second chance at a happy life. Each episode showcases their journey to find a forever family.
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