Successful Conviction   Well done to our dedicated Inspectorate team for achieving their second conviction for the year! On 24th April in the Chatsworth Magistrates Court, we obtained a successful conviction against the owner of two neglected, starving dogs....

All in a day's work   Working in the SPCA inspectorate department, you expect to have to climb trees or crawl into drains to rescue cats and puppies, and to dodge feisty animals’ teeth and claws. But rescuing a goat from the edge of a cliff while braving a giant...

Meet Tommy   Introducing our newest adorable Yard Cat, Tommy. He turned up out of the blue one day and took up residence in the flower beds, but soon worked out that the Food Room was the place to be! He is a very friendly and loving cat and seeks attention from...

'Mew' look for Coffee Cats   Our onsite coffee shop re-opened on 3 March 2025 under the new management of Julie Webster. Pop in to Durban’s favourite open-air eatery for divine lattes, cappuccinos, great value breakfasts, burgers and light meals – plus delicious...

Happy reunion   Pixie went missing from her home in Isipingo on 12 January. Her owner filed a missing dog report at our SPCA, but did not provide a picture. So, 10 days later, when someone in Umlazi found a dog and brought her in, we weren’t sure it was the...

Making a splash for animal welfare   Durban animal lovers took their support to a whole new level when they tackled the challenging aQuellé Midmar Mile to raise funds for our SPCA. No fewer than eight teams made a splash on 9 February, raising a collective R56...