Garden Route SPCA

General information

The Garden Route SPCA consists of two, very active branches - one in George and the other in Mossel Bay.

Our Vision is that one day the Garden Route communities will LEAD South Africa in their care and respect of animals - in homes, on farms and in the wild. To this end, we constantly inspect facilities that keep animals: from abattiors to sale yards, pet shops to security companies, to ensure animals are receiving proper care - and we take action where standards are not met! Should we find cases of dog-fighting, animal cruelty or animal abuse, we keenly prosecute the perpetrators through the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.

Our SPCA inspectors and Educational team are also active in educating owners about animal care. We visit schools and we have a network of neighbourhood educational sessions through our unique 'Community Carers' outreach programme. One of our biggest challenges is to motivate dog and cat owners to sterilize their animals. Unfortunately, the current oversupply of puppies and kittens means that sick, old or unwanted animals are being abandoned to die of starvation. These neglected animals spread disease and worms – not only to other animals but to vunerable children playing in the same dirt!
The Garden Route SPCA have professionally supervised boarding kennels.

We also have a host of pets - many beatiful pedigrees - that are hoping for adoption by new and loving families!