wild dog
the painted paws: africa’s vanishing wild dogs
wild dogs are deeply social, living and hunting in packs that rely on teamwork, care, and instinct.
but their survival is under constant threat. expanding farms, busy roads, snares, and disease from domestic dogs have carved away their range and shattered their numbers.
seeing a wild dog in the flesh is something you don’t forget — they move like art, swift and fluid, their coats splashed with colour like a living canvas. but many south africans will never get that chance.
raising awareness is the first step in changing that. by telling their story, painting their image, and celebrating their place in our ecosystem, we help bring them back into focus — not just as an endangered species, but as a national treasure worth fighting for.
at rachael wild, these animals aren't just painted onto ceramics — they’re reminders of the wildness we stand to lose. through every piece sold, we help raise awareness and contribute to the protection of endangered species like the wild dog.
because when a pack thrives, so does the landscape around it. and when we protect one, we protect many.
photo cred: byron blaker