Paka Clinic Zanzibar

Paka Clinic Zanzibar Karibu! Welcome to the first Paka Clinic of Zanzibar, dedicated to improving the lives of street cats.

Our aim is to obtain a manageable number of cats in Stone Town, and in due course, also in the Archipelago. This will reduce undue suffering and sickness and improve living conditions for the cats. Our main goal is to reduce animal suffering and to keep the cat population healthy. Not only do we use veterinary skills to heal the suffering, we also promote Animal Welfare, which means educating and

advising the Zanzibari residents on the needs and the well-being of the cats. When the public understand that a healthy cat population also means a healthy HUMAN population, our goal will be have been achieved.

We are currently receiving many street cats and pet cats suffering from feline panleukopenia.Feline panleukopenia is a h...
04/05/2026

We are currently receiving many street cats and pet cats suffering from feline panleukopenia.
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause high mortality in unvaccinated cats, especially kittens and cats with a weakened immune system.
What you can do to protect your cat:
Vaccinate your healthy cat against the disease. The first vaccination should be given no later than the age of 3 months, and the vaccination should then be kept up to date every year.
If you would like to vaccinate your cat now, which is strongly recommended for its protection, please call us first. Healthy cats can be brought for vaccination in the morning at our town clinic.
If your cat looks sick, please call us in advance and describe the symptoms clearly. Sick cats will only be received at our Mombasa clinic, with all necessary precautions.
For more information, please call us on: +255 774 132 048
For safety reasons, please do not come for routine check-ups or neutering at the moment. We will inform you as soon as the situation improves.

*Help us keep Paka Clinic community cats cosy this season *With so many cats and kittens in our care, our towel supply i...
22/04/2026

*Help us keep Paka Clinic community cats cosy this season *

With so many cats and kittens in our care, our towel supply is running low. Towels, sheets, and cosy blankets are daily essentials to keep our cats warm and help them feel safe and secure.

If you have any to spare, please drop them off at Paka Clinic in Mombasa or Malindi.

Every single donation makes a big difference to the cats in our care.

One old towel to you = a safe, warm bed for our cats .

Thank you for supporting us.

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LOOKING FOR A FUTURE PROJECT MANAGERFive years ago we started Paka Clinic in Stone Town to help the street cats of Zanzi...
20/04/2026

LOOKING FOR A FUTURE PROJECT MANAGER
Five years ago we started Paka Clinic in Stone Town to help the street cats of Zanzibar through medical
treatment and neutering. Today we run two clinics and treat several thousand cats each year.
After building and running the project for these past years, I have started to look for a person who could
gradually take over the operational management of the clinic in the future.
Paka Clinic is not a shelter and not a typical pet clinic. Our work focuses on the welfare of the street cat
population: treating sick and injured animals, neutering, reducing infectious diseases and improving
awareness of animal welfare in the local community.
The role requires compassion for animals, organisational skills, and the ability to work in a practical and
sometimes challenging environment.
Veterinary training is helpful but not necessarily required. Much more important are commitment,
responsibility and the willingness to live and work in Zanzibar.
If you feel that this could be something for you — or know someone who might be interested — please get
in touch.
Write an email to: [email protected]

A few days ago, this affectionate young black boy was brought to us. We call him Blacky. He is already neutered and was ...
15/04/2026

A few days ago, this affectionate young black boy was brought to us. We call him Blacky. He is already neutered and was clearly once a pet. Alone, he would never have survived. Sadly, the people who once cared for him were no longer able or willing to keep him.
Blacky was born with crippled back legs. Even so, he manages well and can do everything he needs, as long as he lives on smooth ground so his legs do not get wounded.
What makes his story even more heartbreaking is how deeply attached he is to humans. He is not a cat meant for colony life, yet colony life is the only thing Paka Clinic can usually offer. That is why we are urgently hoping to find a person with a big heart, someone willing to give Blacky the love, safety, and care he deserves for the rest of his life. Being abandoned once is already too much. We do not want him to go through that a second time.
Please call us if you would like to meet Blacky:+255 776 066 346

15/04/2026

A few days ago, this affectionate young black boy was brought to us. We call him Blacky. He is already neutered and was clearly once a pet. Alone, he would never have survived. Sadly, the people who once cared for him were no longer able or willing to keep him.
Blacky was born with crippled back legs. Even so, he manages well and can do everything he needs, as long as he lives on smooth ground so his legs do not get wounded.
What makes his story even more heartbreaking is how deeply attached he is to humans. He is not a cat meant for colony life, yet colony life is the only thing Paka Clinic can usually offer. That is why we are urgently hoping to find a person with a big heart, someone willing to give Blacky the love, safety, and care he deserves for the rest of his life. Being abandoned once is already too much. We do not want him to go through that a second time.
Please call us if you would like to meet Blacky:�+255 776 066 346

05/04/2026

Wishing all our wonderful feline friends and their humans a very Happy Easter! 🐾🌷
​we hope your day is filled with purrs and joy.
​A friendly reminder to keep the Easter chocolates out of reach so your kitties stay safe and healthy!
​Happy holidays from all of us at Paka Clinic! 🐱🐣
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🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from Paka Clinic! ✨🌙On this joyous occasion of Eid, Paka Clinic extends our warmest wishes to all Muslims...
21/03/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from Paka Clinic! ✨🌙

On this joyous occasion of Eid, Paka Clinic extends our warmest wishes to all Muslims around the world. May this blessed day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

To our wonderful community of cat lovers and dedicated cat caretakers, we celebrate you as well. Your compassion, kindness, and commitment to the well-being of our feline friends truly make a difference every day.

In Stonetown and surrounding suburbs, please drive motorcycles and cars safely caring for our furry friends too.

May this Eid fill your hearts with joy, your homes with laughter, and your lives with continued love—for both people and the cats who bring us so much comfort and happiness.

Heri ya Eid kutoka Paka Clinic Zanzibar!

Katika tukio hili la furaha la Eid, Paka Clinic tunawatakia Waislamu wote duniani heri njema. Tunakuombeeni siku hii yenye baraka ilete amani, furaha, na ustawi kwenu na wapendwa wenu.

Kwa jamii yetu ya ajabu ya wapenda paka na walezi wa paka waliojitolea, tunawasherehekea pia. Huruma, wema, na kujitolea kwenu katika ustawi wa marafiki wetu wa paka vinaleta tofauti kubwa kila siku.

Kwa Stonetown na vitongoji vinavyoizunguka, tafadhali endesheni pikipiki na magari kwa uangalifu huku pia mkijali marafiki wetu wenye manyoya.

Tunatumaini Eid hii ijaze mioyo yenu furaha, nyumba zenu vicheko, na maisha yenu yaendelee kujawa na upendo—kwa watu pamoja na paka wanaotuletea faraja na furaha nyingi.

Heri ya Eid kwenu nyote! 🐾💖
— Paka Clinic

Forodhani, with its many food stalls, is a major tourist hub in Stone Town - and also attracts street cats. Cats gather ...
07/03/2026

Forodhani, with its many food stalls, is a major tourist hub in Stone Town - and also attracts street cats. Cats gather wherever there is food: near the fish and meat markets or around local food stalls. Many locals share food with them, and early in the morning some people feed the cats in Forodhani.
However, please don’t give money to people feeding cats during tourist hours and asking for donations. For many, this has become a way to make income. The cats in Forodhani are generally well fed — often even too fat. The cats that really need support live in the suburbs.
Also be careful if someone asks you for money to take a cat to the vet. Paka Clinic treats street cats for free, and almost all cats in Forodhani are already neutered and healthy.
Unfortunately, unwanted cats are often dumped there, so our work never ends.
If you want to help the street cats of Stone Town, please donate directly to Paka Clinic. Giving money to feeders supports the person — not the cats.

11/02/2026

Do you remember the three-legged mama from Nungwi who was brought to Paka Clinic on 14th October 2025 together with her five kittens for neutering — and was never taken back?
Three of her five beautiful tiger kittens are still with their mama. One kitten found a home, and sadly one did not survive.
Palumbo is around three years old and a healthy cat — except for her disability: her amputated leg. From her behaviour, we believe she was once a pet, not a street cat as we were told.
Her kittens are now almost six months old. They no longer need to drink milk, but mama still tolerates it — and even cries when we try to separate her from them.
Palumbo has no territory here in town — and after such a long time, it would no longer exist anyway. With only three legs, she is not really fit for street life. Her amputation was done in a very poor way and may need surgical correction in the future. For this reason, we prefer to keep her under close observation. Palumbo will remain with us.
We are now looking for a long-term sponsor for her — or, if someone in Tanzania would like to offer this cuddly and gentle cat a home, we would also consider adoption.

And her kittens are ready for their final homes. Three beautiful tiger cats — two males and one female — are waiting.
Who would like to give them a future?

02/02/2026

During her holidays in Zanzibar, Dina Nazarowa gave us an idea that responds to a reality we face every day at Paka Clinic.
Dina met Ginger, a kitten suffering from flu and serious eye problems. She asked us to take care of him and proposed to sponsor him for life.
Paka Clinic does not keep healthy cats inside.�Street cats belong to the streets they know.
The only cats we keep long-term are those who can no longer survive outside:�chronically ill cats and cats with disabilities�cats needing long-term treatment or regular monitoring�cats that have stayed too long with us, making reintegration into street life no longer possible
Adoption for these cats happens very rarely.�Most of our followers live far away, and rehoming is often too complicated.
For this reason, we are starting long-term sponsorships for specific cats.
By sponsoring one named cat, you help cover:�ongoing medical treatment�special food�parasite control�regular check-ups and daily care
Sponsorship is long-term and case-based.�You will know exactly who you are helping and why this cat needs support.
Suggested monthly contribution:�from 30 USD for one special-needs cat�(higher amounts directly reduce our medical burden)
We will present these cats individually, with their stories and their needs.
If you feel connected to one of our long-term patients and would like to become a sponsor, please send us a message.
Together, we can give these cats dignity, comfort, and stability.
Asante sana

At the beginning of this year, we were happy to welcome Dr. Alexia from France to our Paka Clinic.Alexia supported our t...
20/01/2026

At the beginning of this year, we were happy to welcome Dr. Alexia from France to our Paka Clinic.
Alexia supported our team for 10 days and brought with her valuable new knowledge. At the same time, many interesting discussions emerged - about different treatment approaches, but also about challenges linked to culture, climate, and the availability of medication.
It is always very inspiring to have professionals visiting us from outside Tanzania. Exchanging experiences, discussing difficult cases, and comparing treatment options enriches both sides and helps us all to grow.
Asante sana, Alexia. We wish you all the best for the continuation of your travels.
We strongly believe that constant exchange between professionals is essential. Collaboration among veterinarians on the island - and in Tanzania in general - especially those experienced in small animal treatment, should be strengthened. Together we know more, and together we help each other to progress in our work.

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Monday 09:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00
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Thursday 09:00 - 13:00
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Friday 09:00 - 13:00
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Saturday 09:00 - 12:30

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