PlumPets Animal Shelter

PlumPets Animal Shelter PlumPets believes in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming strays. Making each strays life better 💜

Bear and Snowball (our bonded pair for this week) want to welcome our newest followers! Excited to have you join our Plu...
03/12/2025

Bear and Snowball (our bonded pair for this week) want to welcome our newest followers! Excited to have you join our PlumPets Community 💜🐶🐱

Leonardo Husselmann
Ndokose Ngu,
Moi Angel,
Ansie Engelbrecht
Sara McCullough
Sharon Anthea
Rose Mary
Jade Vanessa Davids
Eamonn Clarke

It's this week's Twosday pair! Come and meet this bonded pair at Plumstead Animal Hospital vet shop on Basil Road in Plu...
03/12/2025

It's this week's Twosday pair! Come and meet this bonded pair at Plumstead Animal Hospital vet shop on Basil Road in Plumstead this week.

SNOWBALL & BEAR — Two Quiet Souls Hoping for a Soft Place to Land 💜💜

The call came from a social worker who often reaches out to PlumPets when pets are caught in the crossfire of human crisis. This time, it was a woman whose life had been upended by divorce. She had ten stoep cats she had lovingly cared for over the years, but she was moving into a small flat where only two could go with her. Heartbroken, she reached out to Paulette for help with the remaining eight. Despite the overwhelming number of adult cats already needing homes, a crisis faced by every rescue, Paulette found a way.

All eight stoep kitties arrived at PlumPets together. They were already sterilised, but each needed to be tested for feline aids and leukemia before they could safely be placed. Out of the eight, four have since been adopted. The remaining four are two precious bonded pairs, and among them are Snowball (Tiger) and Bear (Teddy).

These two gentle souls have been in foster care, slowly building confidence with patient humans. They are deeply bonded: soft, sensitive, and devoted to each other. What they need now is a quiet, steady home, perhaps a retired couple or two humans who enjoy peaceful companionship and can offer them time, tenderness, and a calm routine.
They would flourish as the only pets, loved unconditionally and without competition, the true “apples of your eye.”

Their foster mom shared their journey with such affection:

“We didn’t really know what to expect when Tiger and Bear arrived, only that they needed more people interaction. Tiger was the first to approach us. Very shy, but curious, and always in need of gentle encouragement.
Bear, on the other hand, was a mystery. Sometimes she’d appear and we’d think, ‘Eureka, she’s finally coming out!’ but instead she’d nudge Tiger away from us… without coming close herself. We couldn’t understand what was happening.

Paulette explained that this is common in bonded pairs, one cat becomes the emotional anchor, and the other leans so heavily that neither grows. We had to break old patterns and help each build their own confidence. And so the search began for their Kryptonite, the thing that would break through their anxiety and bring their personalities to the surface.

It didn’t take long. Bear's Kryptonite is the hunt. A bit of string or a laser pointer and she transformed. The moment she heard the laser click, she’d rocket across the room, anxiety forgotten, eyes shining with purpose. Play helped her blossom. She became almost puppy-like in her enthusiasm.

But as Bear’s confidence grew, Tiger withdrew. He wanted to join the fun but seemed overwhelmed. He’d curl up in a cozy bed and watch quietly instead. Neither cat cared for treats or brushes. But they loved gentle headbutts and slow, soothing strokes.
To us, they became ‘Sweet Pea and Teddy Bear.’ Two tender-hearted cats, who bring such a calming, precious presence".

Snowball and Bear don’t ask for much, only safety, routine, gentle voices, and a home where they can continue blossoming at their own pace. They are soft, quiet companions who will reward patience with deep, steady affection. What they need now is someone willing to see past the shy exterior and into the gentle, loyal hearts beneath. Someone who understands that love doesn’t always arrive with fireworks — sometimes it arrives softly, on quiet paws, looking for a place to belong.

If you have a peaceful home and space in your heart for two cats who need you more than you know, Snowball and Bear are waiting. They’ve lost so much already. Let their next chapter be the one where they finally come home 💜💜

Please contact Paulette via WhatsApp on 083 641 3535 if you would like to offer them a forever home together 🙏💜💜

📢📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢📢 - Changes in WOOLWORTHS My School cards from August 2025Woolworths has launched a brand-new...
02/12/2025

📢📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢📢 - Changes in WOOLWORTHS My School cards from August 2025

Woolworths has launched a brand-new loyalty programme called MyDifference – replacing the familiar MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme. While this exciting new initiative offers more benefits to you as a shopper, it also comes with one critical change:

👉 You must re-select PlumPets as your Cause in the Woolworths App – or your support won’t reach us.

For years, the MySchool programme has provided PlumPets Animal Shelter with a small monthly income – one that has helped us cover vital expenses at the shelter.

Here's how you can help in less than 2 minutes:
Download the Woolworths App from your app store.
Apple - itunes.apple.com/za/app/woolworths-pty-ltd/id472968645?mt=8
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.awfs.coordination&hl=en

Sign up or log in if you already have the app.

Tap on 'Loyalty" and then ‘My Causes’ and choose PlumPets Animal Shelter as your preferred Cause.

You’ll still receive all the great Woolies perks like exclusive discounts, rewards, and promotions – plus, your everyday shopping will continue to support us at no extra cost to you.

🐾 Unfortunately if you haven't updated your Cause, as of the end of July 2025, your purchases will no longer support PlumPets – and we are losing critical funding.

Thank you for your continued suppawt 💜🙏

IT'S TWOSDAY AGAIN! Introducing this week's delightful duo, BEAR & SNOWBALL 💜💜They will be in the front window at Plumst...
02/12/2025

IT'S TWOSDAY AGAIN! Introducing this week's delightful duo, BEAR & SNOWBALL 💜💜

They will be in the front window at Plumstead Animal Hospital vet shop on Basil Road in Plumstead from today till next week Monday.

Please, come and meet them. You might be the family they have been waiting for! We will share their story in the next few days.

If you are interested in adopting them, please contact Paulette via WhatsApp on 083 641 3535 💜💜

💜💜 PLUM & BASIL — Proof That Love Finds You When You Least Expect It 💜💜This is Georgia’s story…"We weren’t looking for m...
01/12/2025

💜💜 PLUM & BASIL — Proof That Love Finds You When You Least Expect It 💜💜

This is Georgia’s story…
"We weren’t looking for more pets. With an older cat already ruling our home, the idea of expanding our furry family wasn’t even on our minds. But then we met Apple and Pebble, now Plum and Basil, through friends who were fostering them. And in one moment, everything changed.

The instant Plum was placed in my arms and gently licked my face, something inside me melted. We’d heard such wonderful things about them from their foster family, how sweet they were, how playful, how deeply attached they were to one another. We spent the entire evening holding them, and feeling our hearts soften more with every minute.
They were bonded, inseparable. And the thought that they might have to return to the shelter, where teenage, bonded pairs are often overlooked made our decision simple. They belonged together, and they belonged with us 💜💜

From the very first night, Plum and Basil settled in as though they’d been waiting for this home all along. They weren’t fearful; they were delighted, exploring corners, purring into our hands, curling up on our laps. We took turns sleeping in their room so they were never alone. For ten days, we kept them separate from Penguin, our dignified older cat, giving everyone time to adjust. Slowly, gently, respectfully, and it worked.

Now they’ve formed the sweetest little family dynamic: the kittens keeping each other busy with their boundless energy, while Penguin presides like a wise matriarch, watching over her silly new siblings.

Plum and Basil are characters in the best possible way. They adore being both inside and outside, and they are the biggest love bugs. Somehow, they’ve also developed a shared obsession with water, waiting patiently for “drain time” so they can hop into the empty shower and bat at the droplets.
Plum, our delicate white girl, gets her daily sunblock before going outdoors. She just wiggles while we apply it. Thank goodness it’s her who needs it, because Basil is far too feisty to sit still for such things! It truly feels like they go out of their way to make us laugh. Every day with them is filled with joy.

We are endlessly grateful that we said yes. PlumPets guided us so kindly through every step, from settling the kittens in to helping us introduce them to Penguin in a way that kept everyone safe and relaxed. And now we cannot imagine our home without them.

I will always encourage people to adopt from a shelter. There are so many wonderful, quirky, loving animals just waiting for their chance, waiting for someone to see in them what we saw in Plum and Basil: potential, personality, and the promise of a lifetime of love. They have filled our home with laughter. They have filled our lives with happiness. And they are living proof that sometimes, the best companions are the ones you never planned on, the ones who find you". 💜💜

Thank you to Georgia and her family for giving this delightful duo a forever home and to their foster family for the introduction 💜

01/12/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: And the WINNER of our Christmas Raffle is... Anda Tollon 👏👏👏

Anda has won an amazing cookie advent calendar from Homebaked at 23.

Thank you to Homebaked at 23 for this wonderful donation and everyone who bought a ticket 🙏💜🎄🍪

BACK AT THE SHELTER 🙏💜MANNIE IS MISSING: 69 Evremonde Road, Plumstead MaleNeutered Microchipped Very friendly with peopl...
30/11/2025

BACK AT THE SHELTER 🙏💜

MANNIE IS MISSING: 69 Evremonde Road, Plumstead

Male
Neutered
Microchipped
Very friendly with people, nervous of dogs.

Escaped PlumPets Animal Shelter this morning when the electronic fencing was off due to an issue with the trees causing it to ring.

If anyone sees Mannie, please WhatsApp Paulette on 083 641 3535 urgently.

BACK HOME 💜EVE IS MISSING: Plumstead areaFemale, dwarf siamese, blue eyes. Sterilized and microchipped. Wearing a red co...
29/11/2025

BACK HOME 💜

EVE IS MISSING: Plumstead area

Female, dwarf siamese, blue eyes.
Sterilized and microchipped.
Wearing a red collar
Eve went out at 5:20am this morning, 93 Rotherfield Road, Plumstead.

Contact Tia on 0837609616

COLLECTABOKS AVAILABLE AT PLUMPETS 💜🏈🏈 29 November 2025The following cards are available from Plumstead Animal Hospital ...
29/11/2025

COLLECTABOKS AVAILABLE AT PLUMPETS 💜🏈🏈 29 November 2025

The following cards are available from Plumstead Animal Hospital vet shop on Basil Road in Plumstead. Please note the shop is closed on Sundays.

R30 donation to the shelter per card.

Please contact Paulette via WhatsApp on 083 641 3535 if you would like to book any of these cards. All funds raised go directly to the shelter running costs 💜🐈🐕

JACK IS MISSING: Blue Rise Drive, Blue DownsMale DogMainly white, with one brown ear. Medium sized Jack Russell mix. Has...
29/11/2025

JACK IS MISSING: Blue Rise Drive, Blue Downs

Male Dog
Mainly white, with one brown ear. Medium sized Jack Russell mix. Has brown eyes with a lighter brown ring around the iris.

Not sterilized and was not microchipped. He doesn't wear a collar.

He went missing on Wednesday 27 November 2025 at +- 4:20 the morning.

Blue Rise Village in Blue Downs, Northern slSuburbs.

Contact Ashley Khan 0614652723

PlumPets bookstall at Down to EARTH market today
29/11/2025

PlumPets bookstall at Down to EARTH market today

29/11/2025

Pop in at the PlumPets book stall today at Down to Earth Market, Constantia. Lots of amazing pre-loved books on offer.

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PlumPets Animal Shelter

PlumPets Animal Shelter is a no-kill animal shelter, established in 2006 by Paulette Bousfield and Duncan Stevens (veterinarian). Paulette and Duncan, who own Plumstead Animal Hospital in Cape Town, play an important role in caring for the animals owned by the local community. Twelve years on in 2018, and Paulette has rescued and re-homed thousands of rescue dogs and cats. She has taken in some of the worst cases that no other animal welfare organisation would or could, and ensures that each animal brought to her is given the best chance of a healthy, happy life and a new home.

PlumPets use any means necessary to heal and rehabilitate the strays, including specialists, trainers and behaviorists, hydrotherapy, Tellington Touch and an army of volunteers who walk the dogs daily and spend time with the cats. PlumPets also hosts an adoption day every month to raise awareness about the animal shelter and the dogs and cats ready for adoption.

PlumPets relies on the continued support and charity of the public through donations, If you would like to help out, have a look at our wish list or to donate, click here!