Kloof and Highway SPCA

20/09/2024

I have always known that anyone who works and volunteers at our Kloof and Highway SPCA is extra special, but today, I was reminded again❤️Sarah van Heerden, her son Nic and daughter Alex, decided to go deep into our community today and take food, blankets, and shelter for some pets that they could find. As you know, Sarah cycles the valley and goes where people are so remote. Today, a few families and, most importantly, their pets are warm and dry, and the children also received treats from Sarah, Nic, and Ally.
They didn’t do this for a thank YOU. They did it because they care about our community❤️

The photos tell a story, and we appeal to everyone , who can, to please support our Outreach activities in these rural, remote communities. Please help us make a difference, and anyone is welcome to join us when we go and visit these communities.

-Barbara Patrick-

Help us help these animals and make a difference in their lives and most importantly, prevent unwanted litters by clicking on the link below

https://www.kloofspca.co.za/online-donations/

Or EFT via our banking details;

Kloof and Highway SPCA
FNB
50730485741
Cheque Account
Thank YOU!❤

20/09/2024

Celebrate Heritage Day with the Kloof and Highway SPCA on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 from 8:00am-3:00pm! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

🐕We are excited to present our ‼Adoption Parade at 9:00am‼ where you will have a chance to meet all of our dogs looking for their forever homes, who knows- you might meet your new best friend!

🐈We invite everyone to get dressed up and bring the "gees" for our family fun walk through the Glenholme Nature Reserve starting at 10:00am for a monetary donation of your choice.

🐕Once you have finished your walk, visit our shops for some thrifty bargains, and don't forget that you are shopping for a cause! Finally stop for a delicious bite to eat at our Spaza Shop offering Pap en Sous and Zulu Burgers, our Tea Garden will be selling Boerewors Rolls and Debbies Curries will be adding some spice! Don't forget to quench your thirst with a drink from Langtons Brewery and remember that when you shop at the Kloof and Highway SPCA you are making a difference in an animal's life🐕 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

18/09/2024

Not sure what to do with your family this school holiday?

Visit the Kloof and Highway SPCA! We have the perfect venue to keep your little ones busy with loads of activities over the holidays! Our Tea Garden boasts a beautiful outdoor eating area under the trees, lined with Jungle Gyms and a Jumping Castle, any child will be happy to snack and play for hours. Nothing beats the fresh outdoor air for all the busybodies! We have something for the whole family – 2 and 4 legged!

1. Visit our Village Green Thrift Shops, (our Book Shop and Toy Shop always being a highlight!) Ella Bella Clothing Shop, Garden Nursery the newly renovated Fine Feathers clothing store and so much more!
2. Our Tea Garden will offer several delicious school holiday specials on the menu.
3. Under the leafy trees of the Tea Garden we have Jungle Gyms, a Jumping Castle, and outside play areas.
4. Hiking Trails that are pet-friendly and easy enough for all ages to do!
5. Dogs welcome on lead!
6. Visit our Kennels and drop off a tin of Dog or Cat food.

‼PARENTS‼ – We need your help and ask you to encourage your little ones to PLEASE organize their rooms and donate any unwanted items to our Kloof and Highway SPCA – why not do all the rooms at home! This is the perfect opportunity to teach them that giving starts at home as well as clear out any unwanted items AND help the animals! Drop off your unwanted items during the school holidays and get a sweet from our donations container! We cannot keep our doors open without you!

For more information, please email Brigitte at [email protected]

17/09/2024

Calling all German Shepherd and Great Dane Lovers -We are looking for extraordinary homes for Winnie and B.B. (Big Boy)!

B.B. is a 2-year-old German Shepherd Dog that was surrendered to our SPCA after his owner passed away. Although B.B. pined at first, he soon went back to his old self. Boisterous, playful, loyal, and smart he needs a home that has breed-specific knowledge on Shepherd behavior, training required, and the time and patience for this energetic quirky boy to grow into the well-behaved gentleman we know he is.

Winnie is a 3-year-old Great Dane who was brought into the Kloof and Highway SPCA as a stray and sadly no one ever came looking for her. Winnie LOVES life and loves going for walks and is your typical Great Dane but with extra energy. Winnie wants to play with everyone she meets not realizing she is way bigger and this is not tolerated by most. Winnie needs a home with breed-specific knowledge on Great Danes as she will need raised bowls, a raised bed, and a patient family who will understand her needs.💙💙
Both B.B. And Winnie are not sociable with cats or smaller animals and would suit 2 separate homes with knowledge on each of their breeds.

To meet these 2 special souls please email our adoption department at [email protected] and don't forget to click SHARE‼

17/09/2024

‼ ATTENTION- NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS ‼
The Kloof and Highway SPCA needs your help please Kloof residents! The Kloof and Highway SPCA was called to Glen Drive, Kloof yesterday afternoon after an apparent gunshot was heard and a dead Egyptian Goose was found on the verge, by Blue Security. Our SPCA inspectors and staff are absolutely devastated that when the Egyptian Goose was x-rayed a pellet/bullet was found lodged in its lifeless body.
A post-mortem will be done to confirm as soon as possible.

We are appealing to anybody who witnessed this crime or who has any evidence, of who would commit such an act against an innocent animal, to please come forward so this matter can be taken further. Any information received will be dealt with confidentially and would be appreciated. As a community, we should be concerned that a resident has discharged a firearm/pellet gun, in a residential area, and shot an innocent animal.

Please email Barbara Patrick at [email protected] with any information you may have regarding this matter. Thank you to those who cared enough to report this incident to our Kloof and Highway SPCA, and to Blue Security, who responded so quickly.

17/09/2024

‼Attention Shoppers‼
The Kloof and Highway SPCA Hillcrest Thrift Shop and Maytime Thrift Shop will be having a 30% SALE TODAY, 17 September 2024! Shop the rain away and support our SPCA!🤩🤩

16/09/2024

Our furry Felines need your help! We ask that you please donate any wet food to our Kloof and Highway SPCA - wet tinned food or sachets. As simple as it may seem the wet food provides much needed comfort for the old, the stressed and the small who need that little extra something to encourage them to eat 💙💙💙💙

15/09/2024

Today we celebrate a momentous achievement 🤩🥳

The Kloof and Highway SPCA staff, volunteers, comitee, and all the animals would like to wish our very special manager, Barbara Patrick, a happy 16 years ! 16 years of saving lives, changing lives, and being the voice for the voiceless. What an incredible achievement! Thank you, Barbara, for always leading your team with fearlessness, with might and with confidence always!

Heres to 16 more years!❤️❤️

11/09/2024

When Sean Fraenkel contacted The Kloof and Highway SPCA and told us about the journey he was going to embark on we were so excited! Sean had decided to cycle across Namibia with his beloved Jack Russel, Rocky💙 For those of you who know Namibia and the landscape it can be desolate and hot, with unrelenting winds and corrugations.
Rocky had a word in Sean’s ear and expressed his desire to fundraiser for his fellow 4-legged friends who are not as fortunate as him. Rocky and Sean took us on an adventure that left us feeling part of this amazing challenge. Thanks to all the support Sean and Rocky received, they raised R50 000 for The Kloof and Highway SPCA!! These monies will be put towards all the Outreach work we do sterilizing, treating, and educating. On behalf of all your fellow animals that you have helped Rocky, we thank you!💙💙🐕🐕

11/09/2024

A Will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever create. Make sure it’s done professionally and take this opportunity during National Wills Week to secure your loved ones' future—and perhaps, leave a lasting legacy for the animals at the Kloof and Highway SPCA.
Find a list of attorneys here: https://www.lssa.org.za/our-initiatives/advocacy/national-wills-week/

06/09/2024

Your Will isn’t just about passing on assets—it’s a powerful statement of your values and care for those you cherish. This National Wills Week, seize the chance to get your Will drafted up at no cost from participating attorneys: https://www.lssa.org.za/our-initiatives/advocacy/national-wills-week/

Whilst drafting your Will would you consider making a bequest to the Kloof and Highway SPCA so that your love for animals will live on into the future?

05/09/2024

‼️UPDATE- We are now FULLY BOOKED‼️

Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on which area will be next. ‼️

The Kloof and Highway SPCA are excited to launch an Outreach with a difference!!

We know how many unsterilized animals are in our community and we are wanting to reach out to those owners who want to do the responsible thing – sterilise. We will be campaigning in different areas over the next few months giving you a chance to book an appointment according to your area. The first area is Queensburgh. On Thursday ,19 September we will have 2 Vets sterilising 25 animals at The Kloof and Highway SPCA. If you live in the Queensburgh area and would like to get your animals sterilised please call 031-7641212 and ask for Odette to book your place. Once we have filled the 25 places, we will not take any more bookings until the next delegated day.

What do we require from you?
1. Proof of residence.
2. Current vaccination history of your pet.
3. A payment of R300 to secure your spot.

That is it. R300 is all you are going to pay for a sterilisation, and a Rabies vaccination (if needed), and your beloved companion will go home with a 2kg bag of food!

In addition to your R300 fee which covers your sterilisation, Rabies vaccination, and a bag of food we will also be offering our outreach clients their pets annual 5 in 1 vaccination for dogs or a 3 in 1 for cats at an additional cost of R200!

The Kloof and Highway SPCA is here for our community and this is our way of showing you how much we care and we are needing you to show us that you in turn care for your pets. Sterilisation ensures no unwanted litters, while also preventing many terrible diseases.

We so look forward to hearing from you! Call or email Odette to book your spot at 031-7641212 or email [email protected]

05/09/2024

Spring has sprung and we are encouraging our community to come and have a blooming good time and spend with a paw-pose 🐾
We want to thank our community for their support which enables us to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and with this in mind, we will be having a BIG Spring SALE from Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 until Saturday 7th September 2024, at our Kloof and Highway SPCA Thrift Shops - The Village Green, Ella Bella, and our beautifully revamped Fine Feathers. All our shops are stocked to the brim and are open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm. We cannot wait to see you all!
For any information or suggestions contact Brigitte at [email protected]

02/09/2024

Spring has sprung and we are encouraging our community to come and have a blooming good time and spend with a paw-pose 🐾

We want to thank our community for their support which enables us to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and with this in mind, we will be having a BIG Spring SALE from Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 until Saturday 7th September 2024, at our Kloof and Highway SPCA Thrift Shops - The Village Green, Ella Bella, and our beautifully revamped Fine Feathers. All our shops are stocked to the brim and are open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm. We cannot wait to see you all!

For any information or suggestions contact Brigitte at [email protected]

29/08/2024

The Kloof and Highway SPCA would like to say a BIG thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for their unwavering support of our SPCA. There is no price one can put on the difference a good diet makes for a dog, cat, and even a pig at times! These nutritious meals ensure we are able to not only help the many animals we admit but also offer special diets for the ones who so desperately need it. Thank YOU, Hills, and thank YOU Hayley Wood for everything you do!

28/08/2024

What a sad sight she was💔

This morning at the top of our driveway tied to our sign board lay a mom dog and her four puppies, curled up together to keep warm. We do not know when they were dropped off, or how long they had been sitting in the cold or who had left them there, but Inspector Kerrie Andrews gently loaded the scared and cold mom and puppies into her car and took them straight to the clinic. The mom and her 4 puppies were immediately given a warm bed under a heating lamp, hot water bottles for the puppies, and a bowl of delicious food. She was ravenous, and once she had finished eating, she fell asleep with her puppies suckling on her, clearly exhausted from her ordeal, but knowing now she is safe. After a thorough check by our Vet, everyone was given de-worming medications, and they will continue to be monitored by our caring staff.

‼️We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that The Kloof and Highway SPCA will never turn an animal away and although leaving their dogs at the top of the driveway is not the way to do it, we would rather that than abandoned in a bush or tied up to a tree never to be found.‼️

What was initially a sad sight turned into a happy ending for Mom and her pups, whose morning tomorrow will be a stark contrast to this morning❤️❤️❤️

We are only able to continue our work with your help, helping many animals in need just like her. Help us by making a donation click on the link below:

https://www.kloofspca.co.za/online-donations/

Or EFT via our Banking details;

Kloof and Highway SPCA
FNB
50730485741
Cheque Account
Thank YOU!❤

26/08/2024

Say Hi to bouncy Beatle!
Beatle is a 6 month old Africanis looking for his forever home. Beatle would make a wonderful running partner and has loads of energy! Beatle was brought into the Kloof and Highway SPCA as a puppy and has grown into a handsome, confident boy who loves meeting new friends!

To meet Beatle email our adoption department at [email protected] and don't forget to CLICK SHARE! 😍😍

26/08/2024

We celebrate our furry best friends with International Dog Day today, 26 August 2024!

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves YOU more than he loves himself" - Josh Billings. 💙💙💙

22/08/2024

Today, 22 August 2024, our Kloof and Highway SPCA made their first appearance in court for a horrific case of animal cruelty that was opened. A member of the public reported that cats had been abandoned by their owner and what the Kloof and Highway Inspectorate Team found was horrifying. These animals suffered till their very last breath and we will continue to fight for those who have no voice💔
We know that today is the start of a long process but we will attend every appearance, provide evidence, and never give up, no matter how long it takes!

‼Update‼ Case postponed to 17 September 2024‼

Please help keep our Inspectorate Team on the road make a donation by clicking on the link below:
https://www.kloofspca.co.za/online-donations/

Or EFT via our banking details;

Kloof and Highway SPCA
FNB
50730485741
Cheque Account

Thank YOU!❤

22/08/2024

Have you met Yuki?
Yuki is a beautiful Africanis with the most loving personality. She loves going for walks and meeting new friends, both 2 and 4-legged, and will gladly hop onto your lap for a cuddle. Yuki is sunshine in dog form- just beaming with warmth☀️🐕 To meet Yuki please email our adoption department at [email protected] and don't forget to CLICK SHARE 🌈💙

21/08/2024

Thank you Westville Senior Primary for your generous donation to our Kloof and Highway SPCA🥰🐕🐈‍⬛We love seeing our future leaders and learners showing they care 💙💙

Our learners of Westville Senior Primary recently collected a variety of items such as dog and cat food, food bowls, towels, blankets and toys in support of the Kloof and Highway SPCA 🐶 🐱

Brigitte Ferguson expressed her grateful thanks and appreciation, on behalf of this worthy charity, for the support shown by Westville Senior as our school community continues to remember the animals and to give generously 💙

A very big thank you to everyone who donated 💙

21/08/2024

On Friday the 16th of August The Kloof and Highway SPCA held their Killarney Brick & Block sponsored Golf Day at The Kloof Country Club. The weather was perfect and everyone turned out to make sure the day was fabulous, knowing that every single one was making a difference in an animal’s life.

So many people and companies made this day possible, but none more so than Killarney Brick and Block with their unwavering support. We cannot thank every player or every tee sponsor on this post, but please know you were all valued.

The following companies and people went above and beyond with their prizes and donated stock.

Tusker Trading – Lisa Hanger

Bon Courage Wine Estate – Ashley Straker

L&G Tools and Machinery Distributors – Richard Sawkins

RCL FOODS - John Fisher

MTN South Africa and HONOR – Lindi Makhoba

Madeleines – Jan Sawkins

Hill’s Pet Nutrition – Hayley Wood

Pam Golding Properties - Kloof, Hillcrest & Surrounds for sponsoring and donating the coffees and barrister from their own Trailer. Trevor Muggeridge and Craig Sampson from Coastal Coffee Roasters

PVM Energy Bar – Petru Rheeder

Dialysis Water Treatment – Jade Wood

Thank YOU ❤️

20/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ales for Tails where we raised R197,033.09! 🍻🐾 The incredible support from our community, including brewers, artists, local businesses, and all of you who attended, made this event truly special. Together, we’ve raised essential funds to help our furry friends. This unique event thrives because of your generosity and passion—let's keep making a difference, one sip at a time! 🌟Tag yourself and your friends! Thank YOU to Cal Media for these gorgeous pictures! ( on Instagram)

20/08/2024

15/08/2024

**WARNING NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS**

‼Justice served for animal cruelty, for a dog with no name, in Durban Magistrates Court on 14 August 2024‼

Azhar Jacob, from New Germany Road Reservoir Hills, pleaded guilty on 14 August 2024 to charges brought against him, of Animal Cruelty, under the Animals Protection Act, 71 of 1962. Azhar Jacob failed to procure veterinary treatment for his dog under section 2 (1)e, 2(1)(q) and 2(1)(r).
On 12 December 2018, the Kloof and Highway SPCA received a complaint of a dog, on a property in New Germany Road, Reservoir Hills, which appeared to have a ‘large sore’ and the complainant thought that this dog may have been burnt. Inspector Petros Simamane responded immediately, and on arrival at the property, a worker let our Inspector onto the property and immediately took them to the office of Azhar Jacob.
Azhar Jacob, the owner of the business and the dog, advised that intruders had come onto his property on Tuesday 11 December at about 3am and apparently ‘burnt the dog with diesel that they then set on fire’, he alleged that he had called the Durban and Coast SPCA for help, but “they had not come”. It was later confirmed, in an affidavit, that no call had been received by the Durban and Coast SPCA. Inspector Petros Simamane then asked to see the dog, and Azhar Jacob, asked one of his workers to take our Inspector to the dog, a ‘Boerboer male, who was tan in colour’.

What Inspector Petros Simamane saw, was unforgivable. The dog, was under a truck ‘shivering and in a terrible condition. He had raw open and infected wounds, which appeared to be burn wounds all over his body, including his head, ears, and eyes. The dog was in clear distress, pain, and suffering as a result of its wounds, and it cried in pain when moved. Inspector Petros Simamane, and a worker, put the dog in our Kloof and Highway SPCA as gently as they could, but the dog still cried in agony when it was loaded into the vehicle. There was no sign of shelter or bedding for the dog, it was lying under trucks on dirty ground with its severely infected wounds, with a thin wire around its neck which was cutting into its wounds.
Inspector Petros Simamane, then proceeded back to the office of the dogs owner, Azhar Jacob, to find out why the dog had not received immediate veterinary treatment for his wounds, and advised him that it was cruel to deny his dog veterinary treatment, which had caused unnecessary and unbearable suffering. Azhar Jacob, signed over his dog immediately into the care of our Kloof and Highway SPCA.

This ‘unnamed’ severely injured and suffering dog, was rushed to our Clinic and assessed by our Veterinarian, Dr Cara Andreasen. In her affidavit, Dr Cara describes in detail, with photographic evidence, the extent of the untreated infected wounds on the dog, and it was confirmed that the Boerboel was distressed and hyperventilating. Had this dog received immediate Veterinary Treatment, its suffering could have been prevented…..instead, it suffered the same pain that a person would have with the extent of the burns and wounds. This poor dog, with no name, was only about a year and a half old, and sadly could not be saved due to the extent of his injuries and the infection caused by the wounds not being treated.
Inspector Petros Simamane, vowed that he would fight for justice and ensure that no more animals could suffer under the care of Azhar Jacob.

Finally on 14 August 2024, after pleading guilt to the charges, Azhar Jacob pleaded guilty to the charges of Animal Cruelty, and the Court ordered that:
-The accused was declared unfit to own or be in charge of any canines for a period of 2 years and
-The accused was ordered to pay the Kloof and Highway SPCA costs incurred of R930.
Nothing can change the suffering of this young Boerbull, who had no name, but we thank the concerned member of the public who reported this cruelty, and everyone involved in this case, for ensuring that justice was served albeit 5 years and 8 months later.
Barbara Patrick
[email protected]

‼Keep our inspectors on the road fighting animal cruelty 24/7 by making a donation‼ click on the link below:

https://www.kloofspca.co.za/online-donations/

Or EFT via our banking details;

Kloof and Highway SPCA
FNB
50730485741
Cheque Account

Thank YOU!❤

12/08/2024

‼The Kloof and Highway SPCA are excited to thank YOU, our very loyal shoppers, with a new surprise!‼
We are thrilled to launch our "Paw Rewards" loyalty cards and give something back to our supporters! We value our customers and know there are many places to choose from when thrifting and acknowledge that every single day something gets a little bit more expensive. That is why when you choose to support our SPCA it is a life-changing decision for the animals in our care who directly benefit from your purchases!

Every time you spend more than R100 at any of our Village Green shops you will get your paw rewards card punched. Once you have earned 10 punches you will receive R100 credit to spend at the shop of your choice!

**Please note that we will only allocate one punch per day for any amount over R100 and not 1 punch per R100**
**Please also note that the Paw Rewards Loyalty Cards are only applicable in our Village Green Shops as well as Ella Bella Shop and EXCLUDE the Tea Garden and Nursery**