Recently our wildlife team treated an unusual patient – a kestrel covered in thick black grease, which prevented it from flying. Kestrels are small birds of prey, which depend on flight to hunt for food and escape other predators. If they can’t fly, they will die. So when Tygerberg nature reserve guides brought the bird to us, we knew we…

As an animal lover, you’ll find it heartwarming to meet our future generation of compassionate and caring young supporters. James Le Feuvre decided that instead of birthday gifts this year, he would ask for donations to the SPCA. He raised R600 for the animals in our care. Happy Birthday James, and ‘thank you’ – you are a most generous young…

267 days of hoping – that’s how long Ned waited at our SPCA before he found his happy ever after home. Ned came to us as a stray in poor condition. Our vets had concerns about the pigmentation on his nose, but a specialised biopsy confirmed there was no cancer present. He just needed daily sunscreen to protect his nose…