Oct 4, 2025
OVER A CENTURY OF CARING FOR ANIMALS PROUD HISTORY OF COMPASSION As far back as the 18th Century, philosophers like Jeremy Bentham argued that, owing to their capacity to suffer, animals should be recognised as sentient beings. This philosophy led to the establishment...
Sep 23, 2025
When Compassion Doesn’t Sleep On Friday, 16 August, 16 dedicated supporters braved the rain, mosquitos, and a sleepless night as they took part in our annual SPCA Sleepover in honour of International Homeless Animals Day. The evening began with a warm welcome...
Sep 18, 2025
HUMANE EDUCATION Teaching kids to care Educating young children to respect animals and treat them properly plays a vital role in the prevention of cruelty. Since August 2005, our education officer has taken our programme to over 100 000 children – most of whom...
Sep 18, 2025
LOST & FOUND What to do if you’ve lost YOUR Pet If you have lost your dog, cat or other pet, ask your neighbours if they’ve seen it, and post the details on social media and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups, with a photograph of your missing pet to...
Sep 18, 2025
OVER 73 000 ANIMALS HELPED ANNUALLY SPCA SERVICES The Durban & Coast SPCA’s mission is to improve the welfare of, and to prevent cruelty to, all animals in the Greater Durban Area. We achieve this by: Responding to reports of cruelty, rescuing animals...
