Cape of Good Hope SPCA

07/11/2024

*ADOPTIONS* 🐶 DOG OF THE DAY 🐾RILEY

Riley is ready for a new chance where she will be cared for and provided play time and stimulation. She is an active breed and recommended for a family who enjoy walks and activities with their companion pet. She LOVES a game of fetch, loves tennis balls and squeaky toys. Riley is better suited to teenage kids and could live with another dog subject to a successful introduction at SPCA. She needs a secure perimeter and garden space to run and play.

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Call our Adoptions Centre on (021) 700 4140 or email [email protected]

07/11/2024

🐹 Did you know?

Hamsters run an average of 8kms every night!

🏃‍♂️ Their love of running is linked to their wild instinct to roam in search of food.

Make sure your hamster has plenty of room to move so they can satisfy their natural need to explore and exercise!

06/11/2024

🐾🚫 Chains are for bikes, not for dogs.

For dogs like Jack, a chain meant years of isolation, neglect, and no escape from pain. But you can change that.

Ride with Team SPCA in the Cape Town Cycle Tour and help break the chains holding dogs captive to lives of confinement and suffering.

With each kilometer, you’re giving these animals a chance at a life filled with freedom and love.

💪 Join us today—50 entries only! Ride to break chains, raise hope, and make a difference.

👉🏻Register here:https://pulse.ly/swehmjuhqg



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06/11/2024

*ADOPTIONS* 🐶 DOG OF THE DAY 🐾 LOLA

Lola is the sweetest, gentle girl who’d be a wonderful, loyal companion. She was found as a stray and not claimed. Lola has the softest coat and gentle nature. She can often be found curled up in her kennel bed, sometimes rolling with her paws up in the air. We so wish for her to have a loving family of her own where she can experience love and all the comforts that come with it.

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Call our Adoptions Centre on (021) 700 4140 or email [email protected]

06/11/2024

🐦 Rescuing wild birds.

If you find an injured bird, the SPCA Wildlife Unit can help.

Keep a safe distance and call us - wild birds are a vital part of Cape Town’s ecosystem!

👉🏻Tap here to learn more: https://pulse.ly/euheqrnvw4

06/11/2024

🐾 Keeping Pets & Families Together: Cape of Good Hope SPCA at 🐾

We couldn’t be prouder of our CEO Moyo Ndukwana, who’s speaking at the World Urban Forum in Cairo about why accessible veterinary care and community education are essential for humane urban development. Every city that supports pet owners with resources and knowledge is one step closer to reducing abandonment and creating a safe, compassionate environment for all.

Our work in Cape Town shows how investing in animal welfare builds stronger communities. When pets stay healthy and families stay together, everyone benefits! 💙

Let’s keep pushing for progress ICAM - the International Companion Animal Management Coalition!

SPCA Cape Town CEO Moyo Ndukwana emphasises accessible vet care and community education as key pillars in keeping pets with families and preventing abandonment.

06/11/2024

🌊 Protect Marine Wildlife – Join the Beach Cleanup! 🌊

Our SPCA Wildlife Team witnesses firsthand the harm that irresponsibly disposed of waste causes to our marine wildlife. From tangled sea birds to injured seals, littered beaches put countless marine animals at risk. That’s why we’re teaming up with The bowtie property guy —and we need you to join us!

📅 When: 30 November

🕘 Time: 9:00 - 11:00am

📍 Where: Blouberg Beach

Gloves, bags, and refreshments provided. Help us clean up, protect our shores, and keep our beaches safe for all.

Contact Jon Friedman [email protected] for more info

06/11/2024

🆘 More than 20kg underweight, stuck on a chain, and starving in a bleak backyard – that’s why we rescued this boerbull, and his two neglected friends.

Our Inspectors saved him, charged the owner with cruelty, and ensured their freedom from chaining – forever.

Please donate R360 now – at https://capespca.co.za/campaigns/forever-gift/ – and put an SPCA Inspector on the road to rescue more animals in distress. 🙏

25/10/2024 • Animal cruelty can look like a broken heart DONATE NOW Animal neglect and cruelty takes many forms. It can look like untreated wounds, skeletal bodies,

06/11/2024

🎆Cape Town Delivers a Record-Breaking, Peaceful Guy Fawkes for Animals

🐶The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is celebrating our quietest Guy Fawkes ever and thanks Cape Town residents and City authorities as fireworks incidents reach a historic low.

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is delighted to report the quietest Guy Fawkes on record in terms of animal welfare, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to protect animals from the stress and dangers often associated with fireworks. With Guy Fawkes being a foreign tradition that has long impacted animals in South Africa, it is heartening to see such a positive change. Only 32 calls were received on our emergency line, with just three potentially linked to fireworks.

Expecting the worst, we had six inspectors on standby throughout the night, ready to assist with any emergencies. Additionally, two controllers were fielding calls to provide timely assistance to the public and a controller was on duty at the City of Cape Town Joint Operations Centre, to ensure we had our fingers directly on the pulse of any animal related crises.

"We’re thrilled by the reports from SPCA Controller Peace Nokololo, who joined City Officials from various Departments at the Joint Operations Centre. By 10:00 PM, all departments had confirmed that calm reigned in general, with no significant disturbances impacting animals"- Jaco Pieterse, Chief Inspector of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.

Firework activity seemed to be limited to only a few areas including Manenberg, Tafelsig, Bokmakierie and Elsies River. Read more: https://pulse.ly/h1pu6xddu6

While Guy Fawkes night passed relatively peacefully, the SPCA remains on high alert for any injured or distressed animals that may have fled from the noise in affected areas. Terrified animals can cover large distances, so we urge residents to keep an eye out for any animals in need and to contact us for assistance. Please call 083 326 1604 or 021 700 4158/9 if you see an animal in distress.

06/11/2024

🚨 Our phone lines and internet are down, affecting our calls and responses. 🚨

Please call 083 326 1604 in case of emergency.

05/11/2024

🐾 Adopt, Don’t Shop 🐾

When you adopt from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, you're not just adding a pet to your family; you're offering a fresh start to an animal who deserves love, care, and companionship.

🌈 Every adoption opens up space and resources for other animals in need, helping us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome countless others.

From wagging tails to purring cats, each animal is waiting for a second chance to be part of a loving home. 🏡 💖

👉 Visit our adoption page to see the amazing animals looking for their fur-ever homes: https://pulse.ly/f203kzmaza

05/11/2024

Keep Your Pet Flea & Tick-Free

Fleas and ticks can do more than just make your pet itchy—they can lead to serious health problems like skin infections or even the transmission of dangerous diseases.

Check your pet regularly for signs like frequent scratching or flea dirt (small black specks on their fur). Year-round prevention with flea collars, topical treatments, or oral medications is key to keeping your pet healthy.

🏡 Keeping your home clean and your yard well-maintained can also help keep these pests at bay.

👉🏻 To find out more, tap here:
https://pulse.ly/13rbrummcw

05/11/2024

ADOPTIONS 🐶 DOG OF THE DAY 🐾

Blossom is an enthusiastic, energetic young hound. She is recommended for an active lifestyle and needs plenty of stimulation. She’d benefit from some beginner’s classes to set her and her new family up for success. A lively, spirited dog who’d also enjoy dog company at home. She needs a secure perimeter and access to a large garden space.

Please visit, share my profile, and help me find my fur-ever home 👇https://pulse.ly/50y5typmcx

Call our Adoptions Centre on (021) 700 4140 or email [email protected]

05/11/2024

*ADOPTIONS* 🐶 DOG OF THE DAY 🐾 BLOSSOM

Blossom is an enthusiastic, energetic young hound. She is recommended for an active lifestyle and needs plenty of stimulation. She’d benefit from some beginner’s classes to set her and her new family up for success. A lively, spirited dog who’d also enjoy dog company at home. She needs a secure perimeter and access to a large garden space.

Please visit, share my profile, and help me find my fur-ever home 👇https://pulse.ly/s5wrgohhlc

Call our Adoptions Centre on (021) 700 4140 or email [email protected]

05/11/2024

📣 We’re excited to see Giza and Pharaoh stepping into the spotlight at the World Urban Forum in Cairo! 🐶🐱 And we’re proud to stand alongside ICAM - the International Companion Animal Management Coalition to promote compassionate, welfare-friendly cities that recognise the link between human and animal wellbeing.

Our CEO Moyo Ndukwana is currently in Cairo, advocating for animal welfare as a core pillar of sustainable development. We can't wait for the launch of the Positive Cities Pledge a groundbreaking commitment to creating safer, healthier, and more liveable cities through humane dog and cat population management. Read more about this here https://positivecities.org/

05/11/2024

🎸 The dust has settled, but the impact of GlastonFURY is still reverberating!

🙏🏻 We extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, supported the bands, and made this event unforgettable.

❤️ Every cent raised is helping the Cape of Good Hope SPCA make a real difference in the lives of our furry friends.

🐾 Ready to adopt? There’s a loving pet waiting for you!

🐶🐱 Check out our available animals and consider opening your heart and home: https://pulse.ly/ewurajrhp8

05/11/2024

🌍 Cape of Good Hope SPCA CEO Advocates for Animals on Global Stage 🌍

Cape Town’s compassionate, humane approach to managing animal populations has earned it global recognition. Now, our city is officially ICAM’s first-ever “Beacon City” for humane animal management! 🐾

Our CEO, Moyo Ndukwana, is representing Cape Town at the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, from 4–8 November, joining a global discussion on building sustainable cities that benefit both people and animals. He is joined by Mayco Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith

🚀 Why does this matter? Humane animal welfare is about fostering compassion and community health. Moyo will highlight the power of partnerships, compassion, community education, and innovative solutions in creating safer, kinder cities worldwide.

Curious about Cape Town’s journey to becoming a Beacon City? 🌟 Discover how it all starts locally—and how it can start with you! Tap to read more:
https://capespca.co.za/news/cape-of-good-hope-spca-ceo-represents-cape-town-at-the-world-urban-forum-championing-animal-welfare-in-sustainable-urban-development/



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ICAM - the International Companion Animal Management Coalition

05/11/2024

💤 Do horses sleep standing up?

Yes, they can! Horses have an incredible system in their legs called the "stay apparatus," allowing them to lock their legs and relax in a standing position. This lets them rest while staying alert to potential dangers, a natural behaviour passed down from their wild ancestors.

🐎 But, like us, horses need deep REM sleep for complete rest, which they only achieve when they feel safe and secure in a calm, familiar environment. Horses will often lie down for this deeper rest, especially when they’re surrounded by trusted companions.

👉🏻 Learn more about our work to keep these amazing animals safe and healthy here:
https://pulse.ly/oxe8w2wkp2