Animal Anti-Cruelty League

About us

ABOUT US

The Animal Anti-Cruelty League has been protecting and caring for animals since 1956. It is the second biggest independent animal welfare organisation in South Africa. Our aim is to prevent and eliminate all cruelty to all animals, whether arising from ignorance, neglect or deliberate cruelty, and to alleviate suffering by such cruelty.

We are a non-profit organisation and do not receive any subsidies from government therefore we rely entirely upon the generosity and goodwill of the animal-loving public for financial support.

Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town is an organization that gets involved with all aspects of animal welfare:

We provide shelter for abandoned animals
Promote an efficient adoption programme
Prosecute animal cruelty cases
Operate welfare hospitals and provide primary veterinary case for lower income groups
Visit underprivileged areas with fully equipped mobile clinics
Regularly address schools and clubs on the challenges of animal welfare

News

Dog food donation handover at Animal Anti-Cruelty League Bellville

July is about making a difference to the world, as part of activities planned for Mandela Day.

What Membership means to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League-Johannesburg™

Show your support by becoming a member of the Animal Anti-Cruelty League-Johannesburg™ (AACL-JHB™).

Behind every rescued animal there stands a group of unsung heroes

Congratulations to our Adoptions team for rehoming 68 animals last month! A total of 37 cats and 31 dogs found their forever homes and this has opened more space for us to rehabilitate and rehome new animals.

Support the adoption animals of AACL Cape Town

In Loving Memory of Mr Nelson Mandela we will sterilize 67 cats. He once said “our society need to establish a culture of caring” and we will never stop caring about our community.

AACL-CT Turns 53

We are very excited to be celebrating our 53rd Birthday this month. Between our Epping and Bellville branches we have been able to assist 60 000+ animals this last year, an achievement we are very proud of.

What's happening at the AACL-CT?

Support the adoption animals of AACL Cape Town.

PROGRAMMES/SERVICES

CLINIC: We offer a consultation primary health care service as well as treatment for animals subjected to cruelty, motor vehicle accidents, abuse and neglect. The clinic is equipped with a reception area and 3 consulting rooms. There are 3 Animal Welfare Assistants (AWA) that provide primary animal health care in the form of vaccinations and treatments for common medical conditions. The Clinic and Hospital attends to approximately 36 000 animals per annum.

THEATRE: The hospital and theatre is run by a Head Veterinarian, with 2 full time vets, theatre attendants and currently a Compulsory Community Service Veterinarian assigned by the Department of Agriculture. The theatre and hospital are made up of a sterile operating room, x-ray area, 73 hospital ‘cages’, 12 isolation ‘cages’, 30 adoption kennels, 10 portable cages for emergencies and a public dip tank.

ADOPTIONS:

Rescued or unwanted animals are rehabilitated and placed in the kennels/cattery for adoption. It is permanently ‘bursting at the seams’ with an average of 70 animals being cared for on a daily basis. Adoptions re-habilitates and homes approximately 15 000 animals per annum.

INSPECTORATE:

The league has three fully trained and qualified inspectors who carry out the sometimes horrific task of Complaint Investigations, as well as giving lectures and one-on-one education. The inspectors are authorised under the Animal’s Protection Act No 71 of 1962 to inspect the premises of all complaints lodged at the League and after counselling, should the owners still be unable to care for their animal/s, the inspectors have the authority to confiscate the animal/s. The Inspectors attend to approximately 800 Complaints per annum per inspector.

MOBILE CLINIC: The Mobile Clinic visits disadvantaged areas five times a week to assist the community with primary health care, sterilisation, vaccinations and education in the care of animals. The mobile clinic attends to approximately 20, 000 animals per annum. On Fridays the vehicle will be used to drive all over the Cape collecting sick and injured animals.

EDUCATION: We operate campaigns in disadvantaged communities and schools to uplift them through animal care. We are willing to visit schools, children homes and community centers where we offer educational talks via presentations and plays. We also encourage school visits to our branches for educational talks and handling of our resident dogs and cats.

OUTREACH PROGRAMMES: We run outreach programmes throughout the year where we help various low income communities by providing vaccinations, deworming, dipping, spaying and neutering for their cats and dogs.

Support

SUPPORT

DONATIONS:

We rely entirely on the generosity of the public for survival.

Monthly/Annual donations provide support towards confronting cruelty and promoting the welfare of animals in Cape Town.

If and when you make a direct deposit into this account, please remember to inform us, by sending us a copy of your deposit or EFT. You can fax or email us.

Bank Details:
Name: Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Rondebosch
Account no.: 071465820

WE ARE A REGISTERED:

NON PROFIT ORGANISATION : NPO 000-561 and a
PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION : PBO No. 930006848

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VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Volunteers give of their free time when we are open and form an important part of our team. Many people have thus been introduced to the work that we do but also played an important role in helping us to socialize (handling, feeding, bathing, brushing, walking) the animals in our care.

Community service and life orientation service play an important role in our organisation by helping to spend additional time with the animals, and completing projects that we haven’t got around to yet. This service is also mutually beneficial as outside people are exposed to our work and the role that the organization plays in the greater community. Many people also grow in confidence as they are able to work independently, conquer any anxiety or fears they may have had about animals but still be part of a team.