World Stray Animals Day on April 4th is all about raising awareness for the stray cats who roam the streets of Cape Town looking for love. Why? Well, because some heartless humans abandon cats in a neighborhood so shady, even the street signs got lost and gave up looking for help!...
Cat Charity Thrift Shops In Cape Town
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...
Microchip Power: Lost Cat In Cape Town Reunited With His Family After 7 Years
Last week, an international cat was reunited with his family after seven years, thanks to TEARS Animal Rescue Community Cat Project and the power of the microchip. This cat was unique in that he was born in Dubai and was brought to South Africa with his family where, a few years later, he ran...
Johnny Depp And Rod Stewart Raise $300,000 For Supermodel’s Cat And Kitten Rescue
Johnny Depp and Rod Stewart teamed up to perform for a private benefit concert aimed at raising $300,000 for Celia Hammond’s cat and kitten rescue....
Christmas Comes Early For Fallen Angels Shelter In Melkbosstrand
In what can only be termed a Christmas miracle, the Fallen Angels Animal Shelter in Melkbosstrand outside Cape Town has discovered a ray of hope during its most challenging times....
Pet Parents Raise Over R140 000 For SPCA On Adventure-filled Day!
Hundreds of humans and their furry companions turned up for the Woefie Wandel 2024, held for the first time at the Green Point Park in Cape Town on 17 November. This annual fundraising event in support of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA drew a phenomenal turnout for a day of dog-friendly fun and...
How To Safely Catch Feral Kittens
During kitten season, it’s common to come across feral kittens, and while they are super cute, it’s important to handle them carefully to avoid stressing them out or getting hurt....
The Kiffness Drops Viral Track That Supercharges Cat Rescue Donations
South African musician The Kiffness released an upbeat and catchy song that has taken the internet by storm, all while championing a noble cause....
TEARS Animal Rescue Call For Donations Of Pre-owned Items To Cover Costs
TEARS Animal Rescue has been rescuing, treating, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless, sick, abused and injured companion animals for the last 25 years. As a level 1 B-BBEE contributor and Public Beneficiary Organisation, TEARS relies 100% on donations to remain sustainable and cover the R22M per annum it needs to deliver its welfare community services and...
Tears Announces Rescue Intake Capacity And Warns Of Pet Homelessness Crisis
TEARS Animal Rescue has announced that it can no longer accept rescue intakes as the organisation has 363 pets in its care at its Kennel and Cattery and foster care. Of those, 75% are considered adoptable while the remaining 25% are in its rehabilitation programme either convalescing from illness, injury, and/or abuse; or are too...