Animal Welfare Society of SA

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Established in 1929, we have proudly served underprivileged and disadvantaged communities of Cape Town for nearly a century, delivering life-saving veterinary care when it is needed most.

๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€. ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†. ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜. โญ๐Ÿ’™This Mandela Day - Saturday, 18 July 2026 - stand with the pets and families of the...
07/06/2026

๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿณ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€. ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†. ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜. โญ๐Ÿ’™

This Mandela Day - Saturday, 18 July 2026 - stand with the pets and families of the Cape Flats who need kindness now more than ever.

Our dream is simple: to sterilise, vaccinate and microchip 67 cats and dogs belonging to families who love their animals deeply, but who are struggling just to survive.

To make it happen, we need to raise R33 500.

For so many, a pet is their only source of comfort.

In communities where unemployment, rising food prices and crippling taxi fares make daily life so hard, these animals aren't "just pets" - they're family, companionship and unconditional love.

We meet people every day who would rather go hungry than let their pets go without. Who share their blankets on freezing nights. Who carry sick animals for kilometres because they can't afford transport. Who love wholeheartedly despite having so little.

These families don't want handouts. They simply want the chance to care responsibly for the animals who stand beside them through every hardship.

By sterilising and vaccinating these pets, we prevent future suffering, reduce unwanted litters and help families protect the companions they treasure most.

We'd love to send every sterilised pet home with something special:

๐Ÿฆด A bag of food
๐Ÿงฃ A warm blanket
๐Ÿ• A collar or leash
๐Ÿฅฃ A new food or water bowl

Small things that make a very big difference.

Every donation, no matter the size, goes to carefully screened, truly deserving pet owners who simply need someone to believe in them.
Here's how you can help:

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Whether through a financial contribution or a gift in kind, you can help us turn 67 acts of kindness into hope for countless animals and the people who love them.

๐Ÿ“ Visit us at 7 Papkuilsvlei Road, Philippi
Drop-off points:

Forest Drive Veterinary Surgery - Pinelands
The Pelican Restaurant - Hout Bay

Together, we can give hope a heartbeat this Mandela Day. ๐Ÿ’›

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿด This afternoon, our Inspectorate Department was dispatched to assist a pony that ...
05/06/2026

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿด

This afternoon, our Inspectorate Department was dispatched to assist a pony that was being used to pull a cart from Hanover Park to Kenilworth.

On arrival, our inspector found the pony in a heartbreaking condition. He was severely dehydrated, underweight, suffering from cracked hooves, and had not been fitted with proper horseshoes, leaving him in pain and discomfort.

Despite receiving a warning from Law Enforcement a week ago and being instructed to rest the pony and seek veterinary attention, the owner failed to comply.

Recognising the urgent welfare concerns, our team immediately contacted the dedicated team at Cart Horse Protection Association, and the pony was confiscated to ensure he receives the care and protection he desperately needs.

No animal should be forced to suffer through exhaustion, pain, neglect, or extreme weather conditions.

If you see a horse or pony that appears distressed, overloaded, injured, working in extreme heat, or in poor condition, please report it immediately:

๐Ÿ“ž 021 692 2626 | 082 601 1761

๐Ÿ“ž 082 656 6599

Together, we can be the voice for animals who cannot speak for themselves.

๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - ๐—จ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑThis morning, our Inspectorate Department responded to a call about a cat...
05/06/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - ๐—จ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ

This morning, our Inspectorate Department responded to a call about a cat that had been trapped in a drain in Belhar for four days.

Despite concerns being raised, no assistance had arrived, so our team immediately stepped in to help.

After a careful rescue operation, the frightened little survivor was safely brought to our hospital for a full medical assessment.

We are happy to report that he tested negative for FIV and FeLV and is now receiving the care and attention he deserves.

After everything he has been through, he is finally safe, warm, and on the road to a brighter future.

This handsome boy will soon be looking for a loving forever home.

If you would like to give this resilient little survivor the second chance he deserves, please contact our Adoptions Department:

๐Ÿ“ž 021 692 2626
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Every rescue matters. Every life is worth saving.

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜, ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐ŸˆMisty, a curious little explorer, was brought to our hos...
05/06/2026

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜, ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐Ÿˆ

Misty, a curious little explorer, was brought to our hospital this week after being injured in a motor vehicle accident while roaming the neighbourhood.

After a full examination and x-rays, it was discovered that she had sustained a severe fracture to her femur (thigh bone).

Our veterinary team acted quickly, and Misty underwent orthopaedic surgery to repair the fracture.

As part of her treatment, Misty was also sterilised, which will help reduce her urge to roam and keep her safer in the future.

The good news is that Misty is already making wonderful progress! She is beginning to use her injured leg and is showing us just how resilient and determined she is.

Stories like Misty's are a reminder of the importance of sterilisation. Not only does it help prevent unwanted litters, but it can also reduce roaming behaviour and the risks that come with it.

๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฎ & ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€Every Wednesday, our Inspectorate Department teams up with Su...
04/06/2026

๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฎ & ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€

Every Wednesday, our Inspectorate Department teams up with Suzanne from Cloud of Hope Shekinah to assist pets in the Sarepta and Kalkfontein communities of Kuils River through our ongoing sterilisation campaign.

This community has very limited access to animal welfare support, and Suzanne has stepped up to make a real difference.

Thanks to the generosity of an incredible donor, we have been able to sterilise 100 dogs and cats, helping to prevent unwanted litters, reduce suffering, and improve the lives of animals in the area.

But our work is far from over.

We don't want funding constraints to stop us from helping this community and many others that desperately need assistance.

You can help us continue this vital work by sponsoring a sterilisation and becoming part of the solution.

๐Ÿ’ณ Animal Welfare Society of SA
Bank: Nedbank
Account Number: 114 822 258 8
Branch Code: 198765
Reference: Steri + (Your email address)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Online donations: awscape.org.za/donation-form

Every sterilisation prevents future suffering and creates a brighter future for animals in need.

Together, we can make a lasting difference - one sterilisation at a time. ๐Ÿ’™

๐—” ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—” ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น, ๐—” ๐——๐—ผ๐—ด'๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐Ÿ’™A few weeks ago, Caesar was brought to our hospital after suf...
03/06/2026

๐—” ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—” ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น, ๐—” ๐——๐—ผ๐—ด'๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐Ÿ’™

A few weeks ago, Caesar was brought to our hospital after suffering a badly fractured elbow.

His family was understandably concerned, and after taking x-rays, it was confirmed that he would need orthopaedic surgery to repair the injury.

Our orthopaedic surgeon successfully operated on Caesar, repairing the fracture and giving him the best chance at a full recovery.

Today, Caesar is doing amazingly well!

Although he is still on strict rest while his elbow continues to heal, he is already feeling much better and trying his best to be active again.

A special thank you goes to his wonderful family for ensuring he received the treatment he needed and for the incredible care, love, and attention they have given him throughout his recovery.

We absolutely love receiving updates and seeing how well he is progressing.

Stories like Caesar's remind us how important timely veterinary care and dedicated pet owners are in helping animals get a second chance at a happy, healthy life.

Keep healing, Caesar - we are all cheering you on!

Meet our three PitPuppies! These blue-eyed troublemakers are ready to find their forever homes. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸกNymeria (12 weeks, fe...
03/06/2026

Meet our three PitPuppies! These blue-eyed troublemakers are ready to find their forever homes. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿก

Nymeria (12 weeks, female) is the boss! She absolutely loves treats and wonโ€™t stop nagging you until you finally surrender anything eatable in a 10-mile-radius. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Sansa (12 weeks, female) is the spitting image of her sister, she just prefers wearing her spots back-to-front. Sansa is quite lenient, when her siblings are stealing her treats, but rather prefers to chew her toys in peace and without annoying siblings. ๐Ÿ˜’

Jon Snow (12 weeks, male) is the only boy in the litter and so he tries to boss the girls around until they are putting him in his place. Jon absolutely knows he is cute and uses his blue puppy eyes to get away with all sorts of mischief. ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

All three cuties are looking for active, experienced families, that can handle their puppy energy and are willing to train and socialize them to be responsible grown-up doggies. ๐Ÿฅน

To meet, foster or adopt one of our PitPuppies, please contact Shannon via

๐Ÿ“ž Call 021 692 2626
๐Ÿ“ง Email to [email protected]
โœ… WhatsApp +27 79 501 2734

Every Tuesday, our Inspectorate Department is out in the Mitchells Plain community helping to create a brighter future f...
03/06/2026

Every Tuesday, our Inspectorate Department is out in the Mitchells Plain community helping to create a brighter future for pets in need.

Cats and dogs are collected and brought in for sterilisation, vaccination, and microchipping, ensuring they receive essential care while helping to prevent unwanted litters and reduce animal suffering.

Sterilisation is one of the most effective ways to combat pet overpopulation and improve the welfare of animals in our communities.

Every pet sterilised means fewer animals facing neglect, abandonment, and hardship.

You can help us continue this vital work by sponsoring a sterilisation.

๐Ÿ’ณ Animal Welfare Society of SA
Bank: Nedbank
Account Number: 114 822 258 8
Branch Code: 198765
Reference: Steri + (Your email address)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Online donations: awscape.org.za/donation-form

Together, we can make a lasting difference - one sterilisation at a time. ๐Ÿ’™

Some stories stay with you forever... and Mosaic and Greysonโ€™s journey is one of them. ๐Ÿ’™These two boys came to us months...
02/06/2026

Some stories stay with you forever... and Mosaic and Greysonโ€™s journey is one of them. ๐Ÿ’™

These two boys came to us months ago after being surrendered by their families. They arrived neglected, severely matted, and emotionally shut down. It was clear they had not been treated with the care and kindness every dog deserves. We also suspected that negative experiences with children played a role in their fear and reactivity.

Mosaic had already been rehomed and returned four times. Greyson had been returned once for the very same reason,and it was their reactivity toward kids. Each return could have broken them completelyโ€ฆ but we refused to give up on them.
No matter how many times they came back, we kept trying. We kept believing that somewhere out there was a family who would understand them, be patient with them, and love them for who they are.
And then, that family came along. โœจ

Not only did they open their hearts to one brother but they reunited both boys again. From the moment we met them, something felt different. When we saw how calm and respectful the children were around Mosaic and Greyson, we knew this could finally be the home they had been waiting for. Their parents had clearly taught them gentleness, patience, and compassion.

Since being in their new home, Mosaic and Greyson have still had little setbacks and triggers along the way. Healing is never linear. But what makes this family so special is that they never once considered giving up.

Their words were: โ€œThere is no way we are returning them. We know their triggers and quirks, and we will work through them when they arise. They deserve love and patience.โ€
And that is exactly what rescue is about. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ™‚

Not perfect dogs. Not perfect journeys. Just people willing to love them through it all.

We could not be happier that Mosaic and Greyson finally found the family they truly deserve.

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01/06/2026

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๐—” ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜†, ๐—›๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ

In the harsh landscape of The Vlei informal settlement in Philippi, where life often demands resilience far beyond a child's years, one young boy found comfort and unconditional love in his dog.

The dog was more than a pet. He was a constant companion, a trusted friend who walked beside the boy through the challenges of daily life. Those who knew the child knew how deeply he cared for his dog. He fed him, protected him and treated him with a devotion that reflected a bond built over years.

That bond was shattered on Friday.

The boy arrived at our hospital carrying news no child should ever have to deliver. His beloved dog had been deliberately killed. According to reports, a member of the community had hung the animal after seeing it show interest in the skin of a recently slaughtered sheep.

The act was neither accidental nor impulsive. The dog posed no threat. There were countless humane alternatives available. The animal could have been chased away. It could have been returned to its owner. Instead, a conscious decision was made to take its life in a manner that caused suffering and terror.

Perhaps most disturbing is that the perpetrator allegedly knew both the boy and how much the dog meant to him.

For the child, the loss is profound. He did not simply lose an animal. He lost a best friend. He lost a source of comfort and companionship. He was forced to confront the brutal and public destruction of a relationship that had brought him joy and security.

Some wounds leave no visible scars. The trauma carried by this young boy will not disappear when the headlines fade or when the case file is eventually closed. The memory of what happened to his dog may remain with him for years, a painful reminder of cruelty inflicted without necessity and without mercy.

Animal cruelty is often spoken about in terms of laws, investigations and prosecutions. Those things matter. But behind every case is a victim and sometimes there are two victims, the animal whose life is taken and the human being left behind to grieve.

Justice cannot restore the life that was lost. It cannot erase the suffering endured by the dog or the heartbreak experienced by the boy. What it can do is send a clear message that deliberate acts of cruelty have consequences, that compassion matters and that vulnerable animals cannot be treated as disposable.

A case has been opened with the South African Police Service and efforts are underway to ensure accountability for this alleged act of animal cruelty.

For the young boy, the pursuit of justice is now part of the difficult journey toward healing.

His dog deserved better. And so did he.

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Papkuilsvleiweg
Cape Town
7750

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 15:30
Thursday 08:00 - 15:30
Friday 08:00 - 15:30
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00
Sunday 08:00 - 12:00

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