Cat Charity Thrift Shops in Cape Town is like the city’s cat cafes but with a twist! Stocked with pre-loved gems that will elevate your wardrobe to catwalk status while helping the feral and less fortunate cats of the Mother City. These under the radar thrift shops are all about marvelous finds, sweet deals and a high dose of Cape Cat community spirit.
Shop guilt-free knowing your contemporary cat cardigan is just as passionate about saving and bettering the lives of felines as you are! A word of warning: Steer clear of the glittery cravat; because let’s be honest, it doesn’t quite suit humans, does it, cat-piche?
Have a heart for cat sake and thrift for clothes, gifts and other secondhand goods at these animal welfare thrift shops and charity stores in and around Cape Town.
Cape of Good Hope SPCA Charity Shop
Beau’s Boutique, located at the SPCA premises in Grassy Park welcomes donations to help raise funds for animals in need while providing a dirt-cheap shopping experience for the citizens of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. You drop it, they stock it! Find anything from clothing, bric-a-brac, utensils, appliances, tools, furniture, curtains, blinds, toys, games, office supplies, sports equipment, radios, hi-fi’s, TVs, VCRs, decoders, kennels, baskets and carriers….You name in, they’ve got it!
TEARS
With four stores conveniently located along the route to Cape Point, cat enthusiasts and traveling tourists have no excuse not to stop and buy a cat souvenir to take back home in support of TEARS Animal Rescue. Shop untill you drop at the TEARS Retreat Thrift Centre or pop around to one of the smaller second-hand good stores in Fishhoek and Sunningdale.
Fisantekraal Second Hand Shop
The second hand shop in Fisantekraal raises significant and much needed funds for the FAW clinic. Generous donors can conveniently drop off their donations at the FAW container cluster in Fisantekraal every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Many of the pre-loved items for sale at the charity shop get advertised on the regular on the FAW WhatsApp group.
Animal Rescue Organization
Established many moons ago to “relieve the suffering of township animals“, Cape Town’s Animal Rescue Organization welcome all donations of sell-able household goods including priceless antiques, furniture, books, linen, bric-a-brac (or kaggel-kakkies in Afrikaans), and kids items. Track them down at the Rondebosch Park Market on the 2nd Saturday and the last Saturday of the month or visit their charity shops in Bergvliet and Kalk Bay.
DARG Charity Book Shop
The DARG Charity Book Shop in Hout Bay boasts an extensive and eclectic collection of second-hand books that caters to all aspects of feline love and much more. The online library spans a wide range of genres, including history, humor, LGBTQ+ topics, self-help, travel, and beyond, ensuring there’s something for every reader’s interest, with all books available to buy online.
Cat Charity Movements
Thrift shops in support of cat charity is not the only feline movements taking forefront in the city of Cape Town. The pop-up craft market supporting the city’s less fortunate cats (and dogs) has become a must-visit weekend trend in Cape Town. Mark your cat events calendar for Paws-a-While, taking place on the Sea Point Promenade every first Sunday of the month!
On the hunt for more unique treasures to add to your life, be it for the greater good or just because you can? Be sure to check out this list of the finest Thrift Stores in Cape Town.
