Woodrock Animal Rescue is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Pop-Pups from this Saturday, 10 January, once again bringing rescue dogs into the heart of Johannesburg’s suburbs and inviting the public to connect, engage and fall in love.

Designed to make adoption accessible, joyful and community-driven, Woodrock’s Pop-Pups offer a rare opportunity to meet rescue dogs in relaxed, family-friendly environments — from playful puppies to soulful adult dogs, all waiting for their forever homes.

Parktown North: A New Urban Green Setting

In Parktown North, the Woodrock Pop-Pups open at Nine Yards, the newly launched lifestyle precinct neighbouring The GardenShop nursery. 

Nestled at the foot of an urban green development, the setting boasts landscaped pathways, shaded seating areas, outdoor dining spaces and pockets of lush urban gardens –  an idyllic backdrop for spending meaningful time with rescue dogs.

       •      Parktown North Pop-Pups: Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 2pm.

Fourways: A Familiar Favourite Returns

Further north, Woodrock’s Pop-Pups also return to the much-loved Bark Park at Fourways Crossing, a favourite destination for dog lovers.

Fourways Crossing Bark Park Pop-Pups: Saturday only, 10am to 2pm.

Woodrock’s Pop-Pups are about more than finding homes; they are about connection, compassion and community. Visitors are encouraged to spend time with the dogs, give them love, support rescue efforts and experience first-hand the life-changing impact of adoption.

Come meet your forever friend – and start the year by changing a life.

WHO EXACTLY IS WOODROCK ANIMAL RESCUE

Woodrock Animal Rescue is a leading non-profit, pro-life animal shelter based in Gauteng, South Africa, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals while advocating for compassion, education and responsible pet ownership. Founded in 1992, Woodrock is one of the country’s oldest independent animal rescue organisations, caring for hundreds of animals at any given time. Through adoption, sterilisation initiatives, community outreach and innovative experiences such as Pop-Pups, Woodrock remains committed to its belief that every tail deserves a happy ending.