Animal Welfare Society of SA

20/12/2024

𝗔 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 🐈😍💙

We are delighted to confirm that we have rescued 2 of the litter of 3 feral kittens living on the railway tracks and adjacent buildings at Crawford train station.

Trying to outsmart and outrun this streetwise trio of tiny Feline contortionists with the attitude of Simba saw our rescue team having to do some spectacular sprints and acrobatics to safely net the pair who have been placed with a knowledgeable foster until they are ready to be adopted.

We will be back to trap the mom and remaining kitten. 🙏🐈

Thank you to everyone who assisted us with this successful rescue mission.

20/12/2024

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𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆 🥲💔

Mia an adult female Pitbull Cross from Eastridge Mitchells Plain clearly led a very miserable life up until her merciful euthanasia earlier this week.

After growing weaker by the day and having served her purpose mothering litter-after-litter of unlawfully bred puppies her despicable owner decided it was time for her to go and spoil herself with a new puppy for Christmas!

In our opinion this woman’s sociopathic tendencies and abusive behaviour caused Mia years of pain and suffering and we are in the process of pursuing every legal avenue to prevent her from doing the same to another innocent puppy.

19/12/2024

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 💙🎄❤️

Over the past year we have helped several vulnerable communities with the treatment, vaccination, microchipping and sterilization of their pets.

The net result of these continued acts of generosity that have the potential to generate a ripple effect that benefits everyone is a thriving, happy and healthy pet population.

We all have the opportunity to make the world a better place as was demonstrated during our end-of-year outing to Springfield Informal Settlement yesterday afternoon where we were met by an excited crowd accompanied by a menagerie of well-cared for pets who swarmed around “Father Christmas” and his team of AWS Elves in eager anticipation of their gifts and spoils for their pets.

19/12/2024

16/12/2024

We have gorgeous puppies who are looking to find their forever families. 😍💙🐾

Come and meet our team and hopefuls at Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Rosebank, Mowbray. We will be there from 10:00 am until 12:30pm.

See you there!

15/12/2024

Caramel is looking for her forever family.😍

This geogeous little girl is full of life and full of love. She is playful and adores being around other dogs. Caramel has a very sweet personality and loves attention.💙

She would do well with any loving family.😊

Caramel | +- 5 months old | Female

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

12/12/2024

We back at the Simply Gifts Market at San Souci Girls' High School this year for their amazing and beautiful Christmas market. 🎄💙

Come and meet our Animal Care Squad and of course the stars of the show are all of our hopefuls looking for their forever homes. 🙏

We will be there on Thursday, 19th December 2024 from 10:00 until 14:00.

We hope to see you there! 😊💙🐾

11/12/2024

Scout is scouting for his forever home. 😁💙

This lovely boy is playful, very good with other dogs, loves people and adores his kitten friends.

He is a total charmer who would be perfect for a family with kids. 😇

Scout | +- 4 months | Male

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

10/12/2024

Go well buddy! 😊
We love you. 💙

10/12/2024

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌈

Today the world celebrates International Animal Rights Day! 💙

And we celebrate by remembering the thousands of animals who we have had the privilege of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming over the past 95 years.

We believe that all animals are sentient beings capable of feeling and expressing a wide range of emotions in their own unique way.

In our opinion “pain is pain” and no animal deserves to suffer.

They deserve to be treated with kindness and respect, so this World Animal Rights Day let’s all commit to creating a better world for all animals.

10/12/2024

Hello everyone

Let's all gather to wag it and bag it! 💙🌊

We would love to invite you to our Adoption Dog Walk and Beach Clean up at the Lagoon Beach in Milnerton on the 11th January 2025 at 9:30.

The Animal Welfare Society of SA, Philippi and Save a fishie organisation has joined hands to help a rescue dog and to help rescue the habitat of our marine life. 💙🥰

This initiative benefits our rescues by giving them a day out of their kennel this summer, in hopes that they also find their forever families.

Pack in your snacks, picnic blanket or towels and put on your flip-flops for an amazing day for a good cause.
Bring along your family and friends, we'd love to have you there!🙂

Bags and gloves will be provided.

Meeting point: Parking lot just past Lagoon Beach Hotel.

We hope to see you there. 💙🌊🐾

06/12/2024

Go well beautiful princess!
We love you.💙 🐾

06/12/2024

Please visit the Down to EARTH market on a Wednesday or Saturday at the Corner St Joans Road & Timour Hall Road, Constantia, Cape Town and support the Animal Welfare Society of SA. 🌈

Your support will mean the world to us! 💙

05/12/2024

Today our hearts were touched once again when beautiful Coco was surrendered to our shelter. Her owner's said that they couldn't keep her any longer. 💔

Our team fell in love with her. She has such an amazing personality. Her owner stated that she is dog friendly, kid friendly but she is not that fond of cats. We will however assess her as well.

Coco is not a young girl but she is deserving of a wonderful forever home and family. 💙🐾🙏
A nice warm place and endless cuddles is all she needs.

Coco| 8 years | Female

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

04/12/2024

𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻

Over the past 36 hours we’ve been run off our feet dealing with a wide variety of sick, injured and displaced animals.

Our Inspectors collected a pair of injured Angulate tortoises that had been mauled by off-lead and out-of-control dogs. An x-ray revealed that both had sustained gnaw injuries and cracks to their shells but thankfully no internal injuries.

After having their wounds cleaned both tortoises were released at a safe and familiar location that offers excellent prospects of reintegration.

We also dealt with our first gunshot victim of the Holiday Season who sadly passed away despite a massive team effort to save him.

Based on seasonal trends he will regrettably not be the last innocent pet to be caught in the crossfire and we implore all pet owners to please keep their pets safe at this tumultuous time of year for everyone in the animal welfare profession.

On a festive note our little clutch of rescued Egyptian Goslings have beaten the odds and been transferred to a rehabilitation centre that will release them back into the wild as soon as they are fit and healthy enough to survive the tough odds that await them.

If you need help with a veterinary medical emergency or want to report animal cruelty, neglect or abuse please call our Inspectorate on 021 692 2626 during office hours or 082 601 1761 after hours.

The safety, health and welfare of your pet is our priority!

04/12/2024

𝗗𝗶𝗽, 𝗦𝗻𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Thanks to an early Christmas gift from our amazing friends at Garden Cities https://www.facebook.com/p/Garden-Cities-100064150150393/ our remarkable Inspectorate Team was able to help loads of tick and flea infested pets from several neighbouring informal settlements.

What was really heartening was the number of pet owners wanting to have their pets sterilised.

This is one of the many positive spin-offs from our pro-active humane education efforts.

Thanks to the recent approval of our 2023/24 Lotto https://www.facebook.com/NationalLotteriesCommission/ funding application arrangements are being made for the sterilisation and vaccination of 700 cats and dogs from these often overlooked communities.

03/12/2024

With the Holiday Season almost upon us, we invite you to visit our thrift shop conveniently located at Hart Nursery, 350 Ottery Road, where every purchase makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals entrusted to our care. 💙

Have a look at the amazing array of goods we have – from general bric-a-brac, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, and more all at very reasonable prices. 🌈

If you’re interested in donating your pre-loved goods, we can gladly arrange collection and provide you with collection bins for your business, clubs and schools.

To arrange a collection contact us on
072 457 4192 or [email protected]