The Pit Bull Sanctuary South Africa

16/06/2026

🇿🇦 Youth Day 2026 🇿🇦

Today we remember the courage, determination, and sacrifices of the young people who helped shape the future of South Africa.

At The Pit Bull Sanctuary SA, we are reminded every day that the future belongs to the next generation. By teaching children kindness, compassion, empathy, and respect for animals, we help build a world where abuse, neglect, and cruelty have no place.

The way we treat the most vulnerable among us—both human and animal—says everything about who we are as a society.

This Youth Day, let's inspire young people to be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

❤️ Be kind.
🐾 Be compassionate.
🇿🇦 Be the change.

From all of us at The Pit Bull Sanctuary SA, we wish you a meaningful Youth Day.

15/06/2026

🐾 Another Monday at the sanctuary...

For many people, Monday is just the start of another week.

For us, it's another week of making sure the dogs in our care are safe, fed, warm, and loved.

Right now, 15 of our dogs are still waiting for sponsors. That means we are still short on this month's rent and electricity.

While Feed Me Friday helps ease some of the burden of our food bill, food is only one part of what it takes to keep this sanctuary running.

Every month, we face the reality of keeping a roof over their heads, keeping the lights on, maintaining secure fencing, providing bedding, veterinary care, and ensuring that these dogs remain safe from the cruelty and suffering they were rescued from.

Many of the dogs here arrived broken, terrified, abused, neglected, discarded, or saved from fighting rings. This sanctuary is the first place they have ever known safety. The first place they have been able to sleep without fear.

When you sponsor a dog or make a donation, every cent goes directly towards the dogs' wellbeing, care, and safety. It keeps them fed. It keeps them sheltered. It keeps them warm in winter. It keeps them protected. Most importantly, it ensures they never have to go back to the lives they came from.

We know times are tough for everyone, but if you have ever wondered whether your contribution makes a difference, please know that it does. The smallest donation, combined with many others, helps us continue giving these dogs the life they deserve.
Please help us keep our dogs safe.

❤️ Partial Sponsorship: R250 or R500 per month
❤️ Full Sponsorship: R1250 per month

🏦 Banking Details
FNB
The Pit Bull Sanctuary SA
Cheque Account: 63080511950
Branch Code: 250655
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Your name + dog(s) name(s)

From all of us at the sanctuary — and from every dog who has found safety behind these gates — thank you for helping us keep hope alive. 🐾❤️

15/06/2026

14/06/2026

🐾 Happy Sunday from all of us at Pit Bull Sanctuary South Africa 🐾

As the sun rises on another beautiful day, we are reminded of how grateful we are for every person who stands beside us on this journey.

To our supporters, sponsors, adopters, and everyone who shares our posts, sends a donation, or simply believes in what we do — thank you. Your kindness gives hope to dogs who have known hardship and helps us continue changing lives every single day.

Today, may your hearts be as full as the wagging tails you help create. Enjoy the simple things, spend time with those you love, and remember that even the smallest act of kindness can make a world of difference.

From all the furry faces at the sanctuary, we wish you a peaceful, happy, and blessed Sunday. ❤️🐾

13/06/2026

Idiot often is I.

I just realised I had my days wrong annnnnnd it’s one of the most incredible human being’s birthday.

Someone who will lay her life down for the dogs and people she cares for. The person who takes my frustration and anger towards people with so much gentleness, understanding and grace. A woman who has seen me break. Very few people have actually witnessed me break and visually express my anguish. Very few. But this woman has. She is my safe space. The one who knows the real me (and she responds with a ‘oh my word’ and a grin because I have a naughty streak of notes), the heartbroken me, the stressed me and the super chilled me. I am 100% serious when I say I found my ride or die in Nats. If I tell her we are going to do something really stupid to save a dog, she’ll come with, despite secretly regretting ever meeting me 😂

This legend once drove her overheating bakkie like a bat out of hell, to save my ridiculous ass from myself. And she saved my ass 😊🙏🏼

My Nits Nats, at least you know I am an idiot, often. I am sorry for getting the days wrong again. The great news is that I thought it was your birthday last weekend 😬
I really appreciate you and love you to the moon and back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!!!!! And thank you for who you are to the dogs, my boys and me.

13/06/2026

🚦 FINAL TRAFFIC REPORT FROM OFFICER ONYX 🚦
Mission accomplished! ❤️🐾
I am delighted to report that Feed Me Friday officially reached its destination, and thanks to all of you, my friends and I will have full tummies this weekend.
🎵 "Life is a highway..." 🎵
And what a journey it's been!
At one point, I was seriously considering putting on my traffic vest and heading back to the road to stop a few cars... but thankfully, it never came to that! 🤣🚗🛑
Instead, amazing humans stepped up, sponsored bowls, shared posts, cheered us on, and helped us cross the finish line.
From the bottom of my bowl, thank you to every single person who contributed, shared, commented, and supported Feed Me Friday.
Because of you, I can spend this weekend doing what I do best: eating snacks, wagging my tail, and supervising absolutely everything. ❤️
With endless gratitude, happy dances, and slobbery kisses,
🐾 Officer Onyx Chief Traffic Controller (Retired for the Weekend) 🚦❤️🐾

13/06/2026

🐾 Missing Mutts Awareness Day 🐾

Today is Missing Mutts Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about lost and missing pets and the importance of microchipping, identification tags, and responsible pet ownership.

Every year, thousands of beloved pets go missing. While many are reunited with their families, countless others are never found. A simple ID tag or microchip can make all the difference in helping a lost dog find their way home.

At The Pit Bull Sanctuary South Africa, we know how devastating it is when a family pet goes missing. We encourage all pet owners to ensure their dogs are properly identified and to keep contact details up to date.

❤️ If your dog is safely home with you today, give them an extra hug. If you're searching for a missing pet, don't give up hope.

🐾🐕❤️

12/06/2026

🌟 Feed Me Friday Champion – Deidré Marx 🌟

Deidrè, thank you for your continued support of our sanctuary dogs. There isn't a week that goes by without you sending something to help make a difference in their lives.

Your kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment never go unnoticed. Whether it's filling bowls or sponsoring a dog, you are always there for our dogs.

We see you. We appreciate you. And most importantly, our dogs feel the love and care that your support makes possible.

Thank you for being such an incredible part of our sanctuary family and for helping us keep tails wagging every single week. ❤️🐾

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Pit Bull Sanctuary South Africa

12/06/2026

UPDATE
Only 8 bowls left to go 🥳🥳🐾🐾

🚨 TRAFFIC UPDATE FROM OFFICER ONYX 🚨

I've just checked the Feed Me Friday dashboard, and I have some good news and some not-so-good news...

The good news? We're halfway there! ❤️🐾

The not-so-good news?

🎵 "...the roads are rough, this I know." 🎵

We still need 20 bowls to be filled before my friends and I can relax and enjoy a fully sponsored weekend.

I know times are tough, but if 20 kind people each sponsor just one bowl, we'll reach our destination in no time!

Will you help us stay on the road to full tummies?

❤️ Sponsor a bowl
❤️ Comment DONE so I can thank you personally
❤️ Share this post to help us reach more kind humans

Thank you to everyone who has already stopped to help. You are making this journey possible.

Love,

🐾 Officer Onyx
Chief Traffic Controller
Keeper of Full Bowls & Wagging Tails 🚦❤️

12/06/2026

Why did we start Feed Me Friday, and why do we need to do it every week, you may ask?
The simple answer is that our dogs need to eat every single day.
At Pit Bull Sanctuary SA, our monthly food bill is approximately R22 000. That's a huge expense for a sanctuary that relies entirely on the kindness and generosity of supporters to keep tails wagging and bowls full.
Every Friday, we ask for help because every bowl sponsored, every bag of food donated, and every contribution—big or small—makes a real difference. In fact, it's often the many small donations that keep us going. A contribution of R10, R20, R50, or R100 may not seem like much on its own, but when compassionate people come together, those small amounts add up and help us feed dozens of hungry dogs.
We also feature one special dog each week. This gives our supporters the opportunity to get to know the dogs in our care, hear their stories, celebrate their progress, and help us shine a spotlight on the incredible souls who call the sanctuary home.
Feed Me Friday isn't just a fundraiser; it's a lifeline that helps ensure our dogs never have to go hungry.
The dogs in our care have already been let down by humans once before. Together, we can show them that they will never be forgotten again.
🐾 One bowl at a time. One dog at a time. One Friday at a time. 🐾
Thank you for helping us keep their bowls full, their tails wagging, and their hearts hopeful. ❤️🐶