Cape of Good Hope SPCA

10/06/2026

🐴 You Saw the Cruelty. Now See the Healing ❤️

Many of you will remember the heartbreaking footage of a donkey in Mamre being forced to carry four adults on his back while being repeatedly whipped.

That donkey is Wilbur.
Following an SPCA investigation and enforcement action, Wilbur was eventually rescued and brought into our care. What we discovered was an animal who had endured far more than what was seen in the video.

Since arriving at our Horse Care Unit, Wilbur has been receiving the care and attention he desperately needs. We discovered that he is suffering from pedal bone rotation, a painful hoof condition that can severely affect mobility and quality of life.

Farrier Adam Snyman has begun the careful process of corrective hoof trimming to improve Wilbur's comfort and give him the best possible chance of recovery.

While the footage that brought Wilbur to our attention was difficult to watch, this is the part of the story we want you to see too: the healing.
Because of your support, animals like Wilbur get a second chance.

❤️ Thank you for standing with us against animal cruelty and for helping us give vulnerable animals the care they deserve.

Help us turn suffering into healing by supporting our Horse Care Unit. Your donation helps provide veterinary treatment, farrier care, food, shelter and rehabilitation for vulnerable animals like Wilbur.

Donate here: https://pulse.ly/fk3retajpt

10/06/2026

🚨When they were being beaten and overworked, Snowflake and Forest didn’t need pity, they needed help! They needed ACTION – like a report to the SPCA – to make the cruelty stop. 🛑

📢Our Horse Care Unit can only help ponies and horses when people like you support our vital rescue and rehabilitation work.

Please donate just R50 a month to help us save equines from abuse. Act here today! 🙏 https://pulse.ly/rbafxjd1qi

10/06/2026

They waited for us. Now they're waiting for you. 🐾❄️

While adoptions slow down, animals continue arriving at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA every single day. On average, 75 unwanted, abandoned, injured, and stray animals enter our care daily, each needing safety, treatment and a chance at a better future.

Over the past few weeks, that number grew even faster.
🌧️ During Cape Town's severe storm, our inspectors rescued 50 animals from dangerous conditions. Many were drenched, exposed to the cold, or left chained without adequate shelter.
🐾 Just over a week later, a further 24 animals were brought into our care after being seized from an illegal backyard breeding operation in Dunoon.

Yet despite the growing need, winter adoptions typically decline by 14%, and in the worst winter month recorded over the past three years, adoptions dropped by more than 30%.

The reality is simple: every adoption opens a space for another animal who desperately needs our help.

Shadow is one of the dogs rescued during the storm.
This young Husky mix was found standing in ankle-deep water, too frightened to move. Today, she's safe, warm and ready for a family of her own. Shadow is proof of what's possible when an animal is given a second chance.
There are many more like her still waiting.

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time.
Make this our best winter yet. Adopt a storm survivor.
👉 https://pulse.ly/zb5c7h1dta

10/06/2026

💖 Meet Beans - A Joyful Soul Ready to Fill Your Life with Love 🐾✨

Beans is pure sunshine in dog form. This lively, energetic young girl came into our care due to financial hardship, but she hasn’t let that dim her spirit one bit. She’s always happy, always ready for the next adventure and when the excitement settles, she’s the most enthusiastic cuddler you could hope for. 💖

With her playful nature and zest for life, Beans is looking for an active home that will embrace her energy and help guide her with positive leash training. She’s smart, eager and full of potential and just waiting for someone to invest in her and watch her shine. 🐕

Beans may enjoy the company of a well-matched male dog, with gradual introductions, but she’s just as devoted to her humans and thrives on connection, playtime and affection. She’ll do best in a spacious home with a secure garden where she can run, explore and burn off that joyful energy. 🌟

This sweet girl has so much love to give, she just needs someone willing to meet her halfway and give her the active, happy life she deserves.

📌 Quick Facts
🐾 Age: ±1 year
🐾 Breed: Terrier Mix
🐾 Gender: Female
🐾 Size: Medium
🐾 Energy Level: High - active, playful and always on the go
🐾 Kids: Yes 👧👦
🐾 Dogs: Yes - with gradual introductions 🐕
🐾 Cats: No 🐈❌
🐾 Ideal Home: Active home with a large, secure garden 🌟

✨ Could Beans be the fun-loving companion your home is missing?
👉 https://pulse.ly/atjdwoivfn

📍 Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cnr 1st Ave & First Rd, Grassy Park
📞 (021) 700 4140 | ✉️ [email protected]

09/06/2026

🏃🐾 RUN 4 THEIR LIVES 🐾🏃

Because change begins with someone like you.
Every stride you make helps an animal heal.
Every kilometre gives hope.
Every donation makes a difference. 💙

Join the Cape Town Festival of Running and help support the animals in the care of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. Whether they are abandoned, neglected, injured, or in need of protection, your support helps give them a second chance. 🏃‍♀️

Donate R300 or more (over and above your entry fee) and receive a FREE tick and flea treatment product: Simparica Trio for dogs and Revolution Plus for cats 🎁

Run for more than a medal 🏅
Run for hope. Run for healing. Run 4 Their Lives 💙

👉 Sign up today: https://pulse.ly/jh2i0mjfcg

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is the founding society of the SPCA movement in South Africa and is the oldest animal welfare organisation in the country.

09/06/2026

🐶🌅 A Loyal Heart Deserving of a Soft Landing - Meet Stroller 🐾💛

Stroller is the kind of dog who quietly steals your heart. This lovable older gentleman sadly lost the person he called family, but despite the heartbreak, he still greets the world with warmth, affection and so much life in his eyes. At around 8 years old, Stroller proves that senior dogs still have endless love and companionship to give.

This handsome Africanis mix is full of personality and absolutely adores chatting to his humans - he’ll happily “talk” to you while soaking up attention and companionship. Stroller walks beautifully on a lead, sits politely for treats and has the gentlest nature. He’s the kind of dog who simply wants to be close to his people and enjoy the comfort of a loving home again.

Although he’s a mature boy, Stroller still enjoys life and would love a secure garden where he can stroll about, bask in the sunshine and enjoy peaceful companionship. Having previously lived with other dogs, he may enjoy a canine friend again with gentle introductions.

Stroller would make the most loyal companion for a retiree, mature couple or anyone who understands the quiet magic of adopting an older dog. He deserves to spend his golden years surrounded by warmth, kindness and love.

📌 Quick Facts
Age: ±8 years
Breed: Africanis Mix Breed (Crossbreed)
Size: Medium
Energy Level: Medium - affectionate, easygoing and full of life
Kids: Could live with children
Dogs: Could live with another dog; gradual introductions recommended
Cats: Can be tested on request
Ideal Home: Calm, loving home with a secure garden and humans who will cherish him in his golden years

✨ Stroller has lost his person, but he hasn’t lost his ability to love wholeheartedly. Could you give this special boy the warm retirement he deserves?
👉https://pulse.ly/njmx4u6dmw

📍 Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cnr 1st Ave & First Rd, Grassy Park, Cape Town
📞 (021) 700 4140 | ✉️ [email protected]

08/06/2026

They waited for us. Now they're waiting for you. 🐾❄️

Every day, an average of 75 unwanted and stray animals enter the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s care. Some are found wandering the streets injured or ill. Some are surrendered by people who can no longer care for them. And many are brought in by other animal welfare organisations.

In recent weeks, two mass rescues added a further 74 animals to our intake:
🐶 50 animals rescued during Cape Town’s severe storm, many cold, soaked, or left chained in the elements, desperately trying to find shelter.
🐾 24 animals seized from an illegal backyard breeding operation in Dunoon just over a week later.

At the same time, winter brings a consistent drop in adoptions. On average, adoptions fall by 14% during the winter months, and in the worst month recorded over the past three years, they dropped by more than 30%.

While animals continue to arrive every day - always in steady numbers, sometimes in crisis-driven surges - winter adoptions slow down. As kennels fill, every adoption becomes essential in order to create space for the next animal who needs rescue. 🏠

Stormy, a storm survivor, is looking for a home.
Nicknamed “Smarty Pants” by our veterinary team, Stormy suffered a severe front leg injury and had to have his leg amputated. He is now recovering well on three legs and is learning to get around with confidence again. 🐶💛

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time.
Make this our best winter yet. Adopt a storm survivor.
👉 https://pulse.ly/1bz66dfrhb

08/06/2026

❤️ Six Amazing Dogs, Six New Beginnings Waiting to Happen 🐾❤️

🐾 Simba
Hi, I’m Simba! I’m a clever, affectionate girl with a beautiful coat and plenty of love to give. I enjoy learning new things, love my treats and would thrive with an active family and a secure garden where I can stretch my legs. Could I be your new best friend?
👉 https://pulse.ly/y5vuifmlof

🐾 Lil’ Dot
Hello, I’m Lil’ Dot! I’m a happy-go-lucky Collie mix pup who’s discovering the world one day at a time. I’m playful, energetic and eager to learn, but what I want most is a loving family to help me grow into the wonderful dog I’m destined to be.
👉 https://pulse.ly/djdjgghr5x

🐾 Toffee
Hey there, I’m Toffee! I’m a sweet little guy who loves walks, cuddles and soaking up attention. Despite my rough start after being found during the floods, I’ve kept my cheerful spirit and can’t wait to find a family who’ll share life’s adventures with me.
👉 https://pulse.ly/irn0bf8bsk

🐾 Sir Wiggles
Greetings, I’m Sir Wiggles! I’m a handsome gentleman who firmly believes every proper welcome should include a belly rub. I’m full of personality, enjoy making canine friends and would love a home where I can be adored as the charming royal I know I am.
👉 https://pulse.ly/nrsisbz4sv

🐾 Fran
Hi, I’m Fran! I’m a bubbly young girl with a sunny personality and endless enthusiasm for life. I love people, enjoy playtime and would flourish with a family who can offer guidance, routine and plenty of fun along the way.
👉 https://pulse.ly/pr9ajhrolw

🐾 Abbie
Hello, I’m Abbie! I’m an energetic young Shepherd with a friendly nature and a big heart. I’m looking for an experienced family who can keep both my mind and body active while making me part of their everyday adventures.
👉 https://pulse.ly/vwiwdloevf

❤️ We’re all dreaming of loving homes where we can feel safe, valued and part of a family forever. Could you be the one to make that dream come true?

📍 Cape of Good Hope SPCA
📞 (021) 700 4140
✉️ [email protected]

07/06/2026

🐾🏃 STEP UP 4 ANIMALS 🏃🐾

📢 Haven't signed up for the Cape Town Festival of Running yet? Now is the time!

Every step you take can help change the life of an animal in need. By signing up and donating to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, you'll be helping us provide vital care, shelter, treatment, and protection to animals who depend on us. ❤️

From beloved pets and horses to farm animals and wildlife, we are there for animals when they need us most. 🐶🐱🐴🦉

💙 Sign up. Donate. Make a difference. Together, we can give vulnerable animals a second chance at life.
👉 Register today: https://pulse.ly/qhwdtxhfmi

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is the founding society of the SPCA movement in South Africa and is the oldest animal welfare organisation in the country.

06/06/2026

💖 Meet Frida – A Little Dog with a Huge Heart Ready for Her Second Chance 🐾✨

Frida may be small in size, but she has enough love, personality and spirit to fill an entire home. Rescued by our inspectors from heartbreaking living conditions, this brave little girl has left her difficult past behind and embraced life with remarkable enthusiasm. Today, she’s a bundle of affection, energy and joy who simply wants to be loved. 💖

Like any true Jack Russell, Frida is full of character. She loves feeling the grass beneath her paws, zooming around the garden and soaking up every bit of attention she can get. Equal parts sassy, sweet and entertaining, she has a wonderful way of making people smile and quickly becomes the centre of attention wherever she goes. 🐕

Frida is looking for a home with a very secure garden where she can safely explore, play and enjoy the freedom she’s been denied for far too long. She could happily share her home with children and may pair well with a suitable male dog, subject to a successful introduction at the SPCA. As she settles into a new environment, she’ll need a family willing to give her a little patience and time to build trust and confidence. 🌟

This resilient little girl has overcome so much and is ready to trade uncertainty for comfort, companionship and a family to call her own. Could you be the one to give Frida the happy ending she deserves?

📌 Quick Facts
🐾 Age: ±3 years
🐾 Breed: Jack Russell
🐾 Gender: Female
🐾 Size: Small
🐾 Energy Level: High - playful, active and full of life
🐾 Kids: Yes 👧👦
🐾 Dogs: Possible with a suitable male dog and successful introduction
🐾 Cats: No 🐈❌
🐾 Ideal Home: Spacious property with a very secure garden 🌟

✨ Could Frida be the loyal little companion you've been searching for?
👉 https://pulse.ly/iunlhhkeqr

📍 Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cnr 1st Ave & First Rd, Grassy Park
📞 (021) 700 4140 | ✉️ [email protected]