News

A round up of what's been happening lately
at the Durban & Coast SPCA

Are you ready for 2024?

You can’t start the new year without our cute and colourful SPCA Calendar!   Posted 2023-11-08 08:33:52

Durban & Coast SPCA goes green

In a move towards a more self-sustainable future for our SPCA, as well as concern for the environment, we have started a small vegetable garden.    Posted 2023-10-26 12:31:26

Another happy tail

Talk about a match made in heaven!    Posted 2023-09-27 12:59:55

Happiness is ... a loving home

Don’t you just love happy endings? Especially when you’ve had a hand in the outcome! Lisa, the dog that was rescued from a miserable life at the end of a chain, has finally found a new family to love.    Posted 2023-09-27 12:55:49

Message from the general manager

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”    Posted 2023-09-27 12:47:47

SPCA inspectors never give up

Congratulations to our hard working inspectorate team, who notched up another successful prosecution recently.    Posted 2023-09-27 12:27:59

Cuteness overload

Meet Tigger, the latest addition to our Yard Cat family.    Posted 2023-09-27 12:21:23

Putting the ‘fun’ into fundraising

We have been having loads of fun at our recent events and fundraisers   Posted 2023-09-27 12:15:54

Microchipping saves heartbreak

It’s the stuff of nightmares for a pet owner ... coming home to find a gate or window has been left open and your furry friend is nowhere to be seen.    Posted 2023-09-27 12:11:05

Snare scare

Last month, we received a report of dogs crying day and night from an area of dense bush in the Desainagar area. Field Officer Nathi went out to investigate and discovered two Rottweilers caught in snares.   Posted 2023-09-27 11:56:13

Winter cuddles

Thanks for making sure animals at the SPCA were snug and warm all through winter.    Posted 2023-09-27 11:51:13

Swinging into Spring

What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring, than with a delicious breakfast, prizes, goodie bags and inspiration from guest speaker, Senta Seele?    Posted 2023-09-27 11:39:15

What is an animal Health Technician?

AHTs are the unsung heroes of the veterinary world, ensuring the health and well-being of animals in their care.    Posted 2023-09-27 11:30:30

Running for the animals

SPCA Team members took to the streets of Durban to #raceforrescues – and raised R29 000 for our furry friends   Posted 2023-07-13 07:15:41

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small

SPCA stand at this year's House & Garden Show was a colourful success   Posted 2023-07-13 07:09:42

Through thick and thin - real families stick together

A story to warm your heart from Erica Fouche   Posted 2023-04-17 13:36:04

City witholds payments due the SPCA

Non-payment of money owed to the SPCA for services rendered since 2021 is placing our NPO in a precarious position   Posted 2023-04-11 15:20:19

Thanks for making your 'presence' felt

With over 1000 animals admitted to our SPCA over the festive holiday season, your support was the best possible gift.   Posted 2023-01-17 14:31:02

Best buds for life

Anyone who thinks that dogs and cats fight like . . . well, dogs and cats . . . hasn’t met this pair!    Posted 2023-01-17 14:26:43

Phoenix rises

Grateful thanks to all who rallied to support our Phoenix branch, after we reported that it was in dire need of some TLC.   Posted 2023-01-17 14:24:52



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