Paka Clinic Zanzibar

28/07/2026

Queen is a three-year-old tortoiseshell cat with the most beautiful green eyes you could ever imagine. Today, those eyes look sad.
A month ago, Queen was hit by a motorbike. Since then, her back legs have been paralysed. She can no longer control her bladder or bowels and depends on someone to help her every day.
Apart from her disability, Queen is a healthy cat. She has a good appetite, a strong spirit, and a real will to live.
At the moment, Paka Clinic is caring for three cats with paralysed back legs. Sadly, we cannot provide the specialised, one-to-one care that these cats truly need. They deserve patient caregivers who understand their disabilities and are willing to give them the time, love, and dignity they deserve.
Unfortunately, in Zanzibar it is extremely difficult to find people experienced in caring for disabled animals. It is also almost impossible to find volunteers who can regularly visit, help with their daily care, and give them the affection they need.
That is why we are urgently looking for someone with a big heart to adopt Queen. She deserves the chance to enjoy life despite her disability.
You will not be left on your own. Paka Clinic will provide advice, training, and ongoing support to help you care for Queen and understand her special needs.
If you think you could give Queen the loving home she deserves, or if you know someone who can, please contact us. Sharing this post may help Queen find the family she has been waiting for.

04/07/2026

We are so happy that we will soon have more space for our cats, storage, our solar power system, and - most importantly - a proper waiting room for our clients.
Our clinic is often overcrowded with both people and animals. This not only makes it harder for our team to concentrate on their work, but also creates unnecessary hygiene risks. Very soon, clients will be able to wait in a separate waiting area, and we will call you when it is your turn.
The clinic will remain fully accessible throughout the construction period, which is expected to take about two months.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue improving our facilities - for the benefit of both our patients and their people!

21/06/2026

Looking for a quiet place to relax, work, or enjoy a coffee?
We've created a new seating area at our Paka Café with reliable Wi-Fi and our very own "Kitten TV" – a front-row view of our feline visitors and residents.
Visit Zanzibar's original street cat café in Malindi Funguni, right next to the Paka Clinic. Whether you're checking your emails, meeting friends, or simply enjoying the cats, you'll always find a warm welcome.
Saida will take care of you, while Jacky makes sure the cats are happy and comfortable.
Opening hours:�Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm�Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm�Sunday: Closed
We look forward to seeing you!

14/06/2026

Dumping cats is never a good solution.
Many hotels and restaurants believe that taking cats far away from their premises will solve the problem, as the cats supposedly won't be able to find their way back. However, this is often not the case. We know of cats that were taken from Kizimkazi and dumped in Makunduchi, only to return home later.
Even if the same cats do not come back, removing them simply creates a vacuum that will soon be filled by new cats moving into the area. The problem remains unchanged.
A much more effective and sustainable solution is to have the cats neutered. Bring your cats to us, and we will help you establish a stable, healthy colony with a naturally declining population over time.
Please call us to discuss your situation: +255 774 132 048. We know how to help in a sustainable and animal-friendly way.
And remember: cats only stay where they can find enough food. If cats are living around your property, they are being fed—whether by cat-loving guests, employees, or food waste that is easily accessible.
This means that the cats have found suitable living conditions in the area. Managing a cat colony is therefore a shared responsibility. Simply feeding cats without controlling reproduction is neither effective nor animal-friendly.
Every feeding programme should go hand in hand with neutering. Otherwise, the colony will continue to grow. In fact, the better the cats are fed, the more successfully they reproduce. Combining feeding with birth control is the only sustainable and humane way to reduce cat numbers over time.
In the video, you can see a special case: a male cat originally from Fumba who spent three months at our clinic in Mombasa. One week after being returned to Fumba, he showed up at our clinic again. Apparently, he has decided that he prefers living with us!

29/05/2026

It’s already the end of May, but the panleukopenia wave is still not completely over. Usually connected to the rainy season, this year it did not decline together with the weather.
After a short pause, unfortunately last week we again received cats — mainly from the suburbs — suffering from panleukopenia. Fortunately, all of them have survived so far, the virus seems to have become less virulent.
However, we still cannot give the all-clear. If you call before coming, it is again possible to visit us for regular treatments.
And don’t forget booster vaccination for your cat once a year. For neutering, we still give the same advice: first come for vaccination, and only one month later — once the cat has developed immunity — come for neutering.

15/05/2026

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.

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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