Organisations working to protect and rescue domestic and wild animals are represented here.
These organisations are primarily in rescue and protection although this may include rehabilitation and return to the wild. If you are looking for organisations working to conserve South Africa's wildlife, these can be found in the Environment & Conservation category.
The Stellenbosch Animal Welfare Society came into being in 1956, when a lady living in England bequeathed a van to the "Stellenbosch Animal Welfare", at that stage non-existent. The municipality had two kennels available, which were utilised by the welfare. The Stellenbosch Animal...
As the founding Society of the SPCA movement and animal welfare in South Africa, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA is the benchmark for animal care and protection in our land. We achieve this by always giving caring treatment and comfortable shelter and protecting the rights of animals,...
The Cart Horse Protection Association (CHPA) provides static and mobile clinic services, support, education and training to disadvantaged communities living on the Cape Flats who use horses and carts to collect scrap metal as a means of generating an income for themselves and their...
Cat Village was founded in 2004 and established on a two and a half acre property on the East Rand to accommodate destitute cats. It was an overwhelming task that confronted us; here we were faced with an empty piece of ground, with a mission to make it a secure haven for cats that...
The main objective of Community Led Animal Welfare is to provide primary health care for domestic animals in the townships and informal settlements in the Free State, with primary focus on sterilisation.To undertake campaigns and actions deemed appropriate to achieve Community Led...
Crow has existed for 25 years in the Province of KwaZulu Natal and has served all indigenous wildlife in the province. Any wild animal that is brought to the organisation, or collected by the organisation, is treated and nursed back to health wherever possible, with the ultimate goal of...
Daktari is a registered non profit wildlife orphanage where teams provide the nursing for orphaned wild animals. This initiative in conservation awareness aims at educating visitors in the importance of nature and comradeship. The need was to build a permanent waterhole for...
FreeMe is a Rehabilitation Centre for indigenous wildlife based in the North of Johannesburg that was founded in 1997. CEO Margi Brocklehurst, who is assisted by an executive committee of five, heads it up. FreeMe Johannesburg is staffed and operated by a full time manager,...
The Johannesburg SPCA (JSPCA) has been serving its community and hundreds of thousands of homeless, sick and abused animals for 103 years. It was established in 1902 with the mission of protecting all animals, great and small, from cruelty of all kinds.
As a rural-based society we receive no support from within our impoverished catchment area, so we depend on the kindness of people from the big cities and overseas. Being 100% volunteer, we spend the minimum on admin. We own no premises and pay no salaries. We are run by a Management...
The King Williams Town SPCA was established in 1957. It is run by a committee of 5 volunteers. We employ 9 members of staff. King Williams Town does not have a vet and the closest vet is 60km away. As a result the demand on our services has quadrupled.
Kirkwood SPCA was established in February 1999 by the founder members Mrs Yvonne Bester and Mrs Mandy Roets. The main purpose of our Society is to assist the underprivileged and previously disadvantaged communities with veterinary care for their animals and education for all to...
Our main function is to Prevent Cruelty to Animals. The Kloof & Highway S.P.C.A. – which as you know is a Non-Profit Organization – and has to rely on the generosity of the community and local business. Your dedicated support enables us to continue with our work in Animal Welfare...
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA), founded in 1956 as the Federation of SPCAs, is the umbrella body for 97 Societies situated throughout the Republic of South Africa. All of these Societies are autonomous but are governed by The Societies for the Prevention...
Providing a free health care service for animals whose owners are not able to afford private veterinary services. Mostly we treat companion animals; however our Soweto hospital deals extensively in treating working cart horses. The underlying value system of our work is that every...
South Africans for the Abolition of Vivisection campaigns through public education, direct action, and political lobbying for legislative change. We produce reports and educational literature; we conduct publicity campaigns; we undertake research and investigations; and we...
To obtain objective data from within our area of operation that will enable us to make real changes for the benefit of animals and consequently the benefit of people. Seek integrated solutions for dealing with animal cruelty by children, so as to further avoid further cruelty...
The Emma Animal Rescue Society is a Pro-Life organisation whose core aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned and abused domestic dogs and cats. Sterilisation and primary health care of animals in disadvantaged areas, including education, is also a priority. With The...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
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Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
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Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
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Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Wishlist for the Kennels
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Wishlist for the SPCA Horse Care Unit
Established in 1958, The Society has provided professional veterinary care to disadvantaged communities with unprecedented success. Educating and supporting communities towards responsible animal ownership has cemented trusting relationships that embrace respect and dignity. Located in...
Just like with being a parent, there is skill involved in being a successful pet owner. There's more to it than just going to the pet shop and getting a puppy or a kitten.
An essential part of any holiday preparation is planning what to do with the family pets.
With the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) gearing up for its busiest time of the year - large numbers of animals get lost or are abandoned over the holidays - the organisation has outlined some guidelines for people planning to go away on holiday.
Ringworms in cats
Ringworms is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, caused by Microsporum canis. It is not caused by a worm. It is spread from person to person, from animal to person, or indirectly from contaminated objects. Ringworm infects three sites: scalp, body and nails.
Understanding the Links Between Child Abuse, Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence
Evidence of the links between child abuse, animal abuse and domestic violence is drawn mainly from studies in the USA, which relate to cases of serious abuse. There is also a growing research base in the United Kingdom.
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