Wollies Animal Project

General information

For any information on any of the pets in the album or for adoptions please contact 061 605 0002 / 079 916 4602 / 063 283 0768
or email buschs@telkom.co.za or wollies.cillat@gmail.com

Wollies is located in Pretoria North at the old Police Bungalows however we allow for our animals to be homed outside of Pretoria.

DOGS: Our adoption fee of R550 includes sterilisation, vaccination and deworming (please note if it is a pup we only do the first vaccination, the 2 follow up vaccinations must be done at your vet) and deworming.

CATS: Our adoption fee of R450 includes sterilisation, vaccination, deworming and they are tested for FIV/FelV

We conduct strict home checks to ensure that the family and the animal will be well suited. We take no chances! The animals safety and a having a good life is our main concern. Security companies WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!

We believe that animals are an integral part of the family and should be inside at nights. Animals have excellent hearing and will still alert you should there be an intruder. Leaving animals outside at night is very dangerous for them. They are poisoned during attempted house break-in's and NO animal deserves to die, especially in that horrendous way.

A little about WAP (Wollies Animal Project)

The most important things for us is – sterilization and re-homing. Giving that one doggy or cat a second change in life.

Wish to could get the message out to the public and pet owners on the importance of sterilisation. Trying to change peoples minds and educate them on how to treat animals decently.

These two aspects are the most important part of why we are doing what we do.

Animal Welfare begins with sterilisation. Sterilisation should not be an option but a necessity and a priority.

Too often pet owners are discouraged from having their pets sterilised due to the high costs involved, but the advantages far outweigh the vets invoice PLUS adopting a pet from a shelter allows you to qualify for discounted sterilisation rates from most vets.

REASONS TO STERILISE:

Fewer unwanted litters –
It is the most effective and humane method to control the growth of the already overly grown animal population. The animals can no longer breed and multiply, thereby the stray animal population eventually decreases resulting in less animals having to be euthanised at vets and municipal pounds. There are just not enough animal welfare organisations to take in any more animals. There are not enough homes. The supply far outweighs the demand.

Less nuisance behaviour –
Eliminates the desire to find a mate. The sterilized male is less likely to roam. The female will not come on heat and attract males or soil the house.

Improved health –
Reduces the risk of breast cancer, eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer and uterine infections as well as venereal tumours.

Improved demeanour –
Problems with territorial or sexual aggression in male dogs can be partly managed by neutering, which also eliminates the risk of testicular cancer and chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

Cleaner Environments –
Neutering virtually eliminates the offensive scent of tom cats.

Less Injury –
Un-sterilised tom cats are known to “rape” females and do not discriminate between sterilised and un-sterilised females. Toms can inflict serious and painful injuries to female cats.

In 2003 Wollies Animal Project was established with the specific goal in mind, to assist people in disadvantaged areas, who could not afford the normal sterilisation rates. We were fortunate enough to find a vet who reduced their rates to make it more affordable to the community.

To date we have helped to sterilise more than a 1000 animals a year. This number does not include the feral cats in the surrounding areas.

WAP is headed up by three unemployed ladies. This project has given these ladies a purpose and goal in life to help the community animals. They selflessly have dedicated their time to this special project.

These special ladies trap and sterilise feral cats and then return them to wherever they were found. There are on average about 20 million feral cats in South Africa, living in drains, bushes, industrial office parks and dumps. Wherever there is an available habitat and food source, feral cats will move in. They are simply trying to survive under very harsh conditions.

WAP have assisted four of the 7 squatter camps in the area as well as two retirement centres with pet sterilisation.

WAP are not just involved with sterilisations, they are now involved "hands on" with the rescue of abandoned animals. Unfortunately WAP do not have the facilities available to accommodate those rescued animals, so they try their utmost best to find and place them in foster care until a committed loving family is found for them.

Sadly with the downturn of the economy, which has affected many people and many communities, it's always the animals that suffer first. They end up being fed less, their owners forced to downgrade to smaller homes which in turn means that the animals cannot remain with the family etc.

So many factors are against our precious furry family members - we need to help where we can to save as many lives as we possibly can.

Until every cage is empty.

There are just TOO many animals being put to sleep every year. Responsible pet ownership is the only way.

Dont breed or buy while shelter animals die!!!

Animals are sentient beings, they have the ability to feel, to perceive, to be conscious….to suffer and as sentient beings should be afforded the right to life, dignity and welfare.