Animal Welfare Society of SA

Animal Welfare Society of SA • Hospital • Inspectorate • Adoptions
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🐾⭐💙 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 💙⭐🐾This World Kindness Day, let us celebrate the thousands of small victories that collec...
13/11/2025

🐾⭐💙 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 💙⭐🐾

This World Kindness Day, let us celebrate the thousands of small victories that collectively make the world a better place.

We are proud to announce that since the beginning of 2025, we have sterilised 1 131 dogs and 2 137 cats. In addition to these incredible achievements, our dedicated Hospital Team has conducted 8 340 consultations and our courageous Inspectors have handled 1 189 animal cruelty cases.

Each of these numbers represents an act of kindness - a life improved, a second chance granted and a step toward a more compassionate world.

Thousands of once-deprived and mistreated pets are now finally experiencing what it means to be cared for and loved.

Our mantra, “For the love of animals,” guides everything we do.

We hope that everyone fortunate enough to share their life with a pet will embrace this same spirit so that together, we can build a kinder, more compassionate tomorrow.

🐧💙 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 💙🐧This afternoon, our team received a call from Metro P...
12/11/2025

🐧💙 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 💙🐧

This afternoon, our team received a call from Metro Police about a young penguin in distress on Strandfontein Beach.

Sadly, curious members of the public had gathered around and were trying to touch the frightened little bird and not realizing how stressful and dangerous that can be for a wild animal.

Without hesitation, our Inspectorate Department rushed to the scene and worked closely with our amazing friends at SANCCOB to make sure this little penguin was safe.

The penguin was gently rescued and brought back to our hospital, where the SANCCOB team took over to perform tests and a full medical assessment.

Thanks to quick teamwork and compassion, this young seabird now has a fighting chance at recovery and, hopefully, a safe return to the ocean.

Moments like these remind us that when we work together, lives are saved. 🌊💙🐧

A heartfelt thank you to SANCCOB for their tireless, life-changing work in protecting and rehabilitating seabirds every single day. You are true heroes to our coastal wildlife.

👉 Please visit their website to see how you can help support their mission and continue giving seabirds like this one a second chance at life:

🔗 https://sanccob.co.za

SANCCOB saves seabirds 🐧💙

Remember our big guy Titan? He was surrendered when he was just a small, skinny pup, as his owner realized he couldn’t p...
12/11/2025

Remember our big guy Titan? He was surrendered when he was just a small, skinny pup, as his owner realized he couldn’t provide for him.

And look at him now: He has grown into the most beautiful lad - all muscle, love, and confidence - now, Titan is ready to find his forever family. 💙 🐾

This rather large guy is getting along and likes to play with dogs of all kinds and shapes. Since he is with us, Titan has learned to sit and walk on a leash.

Despite his size, he is still a baby though, so he needs some training and sometimes a gentle reminder that he’s a big boy now and not a little lap dog anymore. 😄🐾🐶

Titan | +-1 year | Male | White-Tan | Large

To meet, foster or adopt Titan, please contact Shannon
📞 Call 021 692 2626
📧 Email to [email protected]

𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 Lokuno 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 💙We are so incredibly grateful to Lokuno and their amazing team for donating a b...
12/11/2025

𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 Lokuno 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 💙

We are so incredibly grateful to Lokuno and their amazing team for donating a brand new washing machine to our hospital! ✨

This wonderful gift will make such a huge difference - helping us keep our blankets and towels clean, soft, and cozy for all the animals in our care.

Lokuno truly believes in giving back, and thanks to their kindness, our patients can continue to recover in comfort and warmth.

From all of us at the Animal Welfare Society of SA and all the wagging tails and happy purrs - thank you, Lokuno! 💙

Absolute Pets 💙

Chow-Mein 🩵When Chow-Mein arrived at our centre, he was sadly surrendered in a completely matted state, but beneath all ...
10/11/2025

Chow-Mein 🩵

When Chow-Mein arrived at our centre, he was sadly surrendered in a completely matted state, but beneath all that fur was a heart full of love and life waiting to shine through. Now all cleaned up, this 6-year-old boy is a total fluffball with the spirit of a puppy! 🙂

He adores squeaky toys, loves being the centre of attention, and isn’t shy to vocalise exactly how he feels. Chow-Mein gets along well with other dogs, though he certainly takes on the role of “big brother” and keeps everyone in check.

We’d love to see Chow-Mein find a home with someone familiar with his breed. Someone who understands his confident personality, grooming needs, and love for being pampered.

If you’re looking for a fun-loving, confident, and affectionate companion who will fill your home with laughter and joy, Chow-Mein is your guy! 🐾

+- 6 years old| Male | Large breed

To meet, foster or adopt, please contact Shannon on 021 692 2626 or email to [email protected]

09/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 🙏🏻💙

Earlier today, our Inspectorate Department received an urgent call about dogs trapped in a deep open drain near a canal just behind Vanguard Mall in Athlone.

An area surrounded by thick, overgrown grass where anyone, human or animal, could easily fall in and become trapped.

Thanks to the quick thinking of nearby residents who heard the desperate cries for help, our team was alerted just in time.

Within minutes, our Inspectorate and Hospital team were on the scene, carefully navigating the risky terrain to reach the frightened dogs.

After a tense few moments, all three dogs were safely rescued and brought back to our hospital for immediate medical assessment.

They were cold, shaken, and hungry, but thankfully safe and now receiving the care and comfort they desperately needed.

Sadly, no one in the surrounding community seems to know who these dogs belong to.

We are so grateful to the community members who didn’t turn a blind eye.

We have done our best to reach out to the City of Cape Town to assist with covering up of this dangerous area. 🙏🏻

08/11/2025

𝗛𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 😢🙏🏻💙

When Rexie arrived at our hospital, he was in a truly heartbreaking state.

He had been attacked and bitten badly by another stray dog, and by the time he reached us, blood was pouring from his wound. Our team rushed to stabilize him and every second mattered.

Once he was safe and his pain was under control, our vets discovered that Rexie had suffered a severe zygomatic (facial) fracture. This type of injury is not only excruciatingly painful but also delicate to treat, requiring orthopedic surgery to repair the damage and give him a chance to heal properly.

Despite everything he endured, the trauma, the fear, the pain he faced it all with quiet courage and the gentlest eyes that seemed to say, “Please don’t give up on me.”

Our dedicated hospital team worked tirelessly to save him.

From emergency stabilization to surgery, wound care, pain management, and recovery support, Rexie was surrounded by love and care every step of the way.

After a few days he began to see his spirit shine again. His tail started to wag. He greeted our staff with soft nudges and grateful eyes.

After days of treatment and tender care, Rexie finally made a remarkable recovery and the best part? 🥹

He was ready to go home, back to his loving owner, who had missed him more than words can describe.

Their reunion was emotional and beautiful, with tears, cuddles, and the kind of joy that fills your heart completely.

Stories like Rexie’s remind us why we do what we do. Every animal that walks through our doors has a story that deserves a chance to end in healing and love.

But we can’t do it alone.

Every bandage, every surgery, every meal, every life we save is only possible because of your support.

If you’d like to help us continue saving lives like Rexie’s, please consider donating:

Banking Details:
Bank: Nedbank
Account Type: Current Account
Account Number: 114 822 258 8
Branch Code: 19 87 65
Reference: AnimalCare

Your kindness gives animals like Rexie a second chance and there’s no greater gift than that.

Meet Litchi — the little chatterbox with a lot to say and even more love to give! 😻💬Looking for a cat who’ll keep you co...
08/11/2025

Meet Litchi — the little chatterbox with a lot to say and even more love to give! 😻💬

Looking for a cat who’ll keep you company, make you laugh, and fill your home with warmth (and conversation)? That’s our girl, Litchi — a young Abyssinian cross with a heart as big as her voice! 💖

She’s the most talkative kitty you’ll ever meet — always ready to tell you about her day, remind you it’s cuddle time, or offer some helpful “meow-tivation.” 😸

Litchi is:
💞 A professional lap-warmer and full-time snuggler
🎉 Playful, curious, and full of character
👧 Great with kids and friendly with everyone she meets
🐾 Confident, outgoing, and ready to make herself part of the family

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who will follow you from room to room and fill your home with happy chatter, Litchi is your girl! 🐱✨

To meet, foster or adopt, please contact Saara on 071 331 7593 or contact Shannon on 021 692 2626 or email to [email protected]

*You + A Rescue Kitten = The Purrfect Match*  🐾 From fearless explorers to gentle lap snugglers, these little fluffballs...
07/11/2025

*You + A Rescue Kitten = The Purrfect Match* 🐾

From fearless explorers to gentle lap snugglers, these little fluffballs are ready to fill your home with joy, mischief, and endless love. 🐱✨
When you adopt from us, you’re doing something truly special - you’re giving a homeless kitten a second chance at life while opening up space for us to help the next tiny paws in need. 🏡💞

Every adoption helps your community, supports our rescue work, and says yes to compassion.

Adopting a kitten means:
🌟 Unconditional love (and lots of purring)

🌟 A loyal companion who’ll make every day brighter

🌟 Supporting our shelter that rescues, heals, and finds homes for animals who need it most

So come meet your new best friend or two! 😉 Because let’s be honest, kittens are like chips… you can’t have just one! 🐾

Let’s get these whiskers wiggling into forever homes! ❤️🐾

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 😢🔥💔Earlier today, a devastating fire tore through the Wingfield T...
06/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 😢🔥💔

Earlier today, a devastating fire tore through the Wingfield Tent and informal housing area opposite Maitland Cemetery, leaving numerous families displaced and heartbroken.

Amid the chaos, several chickens sadly didn’t make it as the flames swept through the small area they were kept in.

Our hearts are shattered for the people and animals who lost so much in moments.

After being alerted by Jacqui from Diesel’s Rescue, our team was immediately on the ground, offering assistance and comfort to those affected.

Together, we helped where we could and we will continue to monitor the situation closely to provide as much support and relief as possible.

In times like these, community means everything.

Let’s keep all the families, both human and animal in our thoughts as they begin the long road to recovery.

Meet Rory – The Whole Package! 🩵What more can we say about Rory? This handsome, dorky boy truly has it all! With his str...
06/11/2025

Meet Rory – The Whole Package! 🩵

What more can we say about Rory? This handsome, dorky boy truly has it all! With his striking good looks, floppy ears, and goofy charm, he’s guaranteed to make you smile every day. 😊

Rory is a smart, affectionate, and playful young boy of about a year old. He gets along wonderfully with children and other dogs and loves to gallop around like a big, happy puppy. Despite his size, Rory is convinced he’s a lap dog and will happily try to curl up on you for cuddles. 😁

He can be a little unsure about cats, motorbikes, and other strange noises, but with a bit of patience and gentle desensitising, he’ll soon take it all in stride.

Rory | +- 1 year old | Male | Large

To meet, foster or adopt, please contact Shannon on 021 692 2626 or email to [email protected]

Off to new adventures, Ollie! May your days be full of cuddles, treats, and tail wags with your new family. 🐾🩵
06/11/2025

Off to new adventures, Ollie! May your days be full of cuddles, treats, and tail wags with your new family. 🐾🩵

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