The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha are on a mission to sterilize an additional 500 dogs and cats in just two months. The mass sterilisation campaign, which commenced on 29 July 2025, is to reduce the number of unwanted pet litters in the community. This is on top of their yearly approximate 3 000 sterilisations performed in the Khayelitsha and surrounding community.
Sterilisation is one of the most effective ways to address
pet overpopulation, reduce the spread of disease, and prevent the suffering of
animals born into homes or streets unable to care for them. It also improves
pets’ health and wellbeing, preventing certain cancers and infections.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter has been serving
the Khayelitsha community since 1996 and treats up to 1500 animals per month
through a hospital, theatre, homeless shelter, mobile clinics and animal
ambulance. Education is of great importance, being extended to the community
through various outreach programmes to encourage responsible pet ownership.
The animal clinic has called on donations to sponsor a
sterilisation.
“We are excited to significantly impact the lives of many
dogs and cats and, in so doing, create a better environment for pets and their
pet owners in Khayelitsha. We have been signing pets up for sterilisation for
the last few months and educating about the importance of sterilization,” says
Samantha Mann, General Manager.
“Even if the full R600 isn’t possible, any donation towards
a sterilisation will be appreciated. Together we can make an enormous
difference in the current and future pet population in Khayelitsha,’’ says
Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at Mdzananda
Animal Clinic.
COURTESY: Mzananda Animal ClinicMeanwhile, the City of Cape Town, in partnership with the
Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF), will embark on its annual mass sterilization
and will take place in areas like Ravensmead, Elsies River and Bellville South.
According to the municplaity, since 2013, 17 876 animals
have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.
‘’The City is very proud to continue this long-standing relationship with our partners in the animal welfare sector. So much good work has happened over the last 12 years, and we look forward to yet another successful mass sterilisation campaign. Thank you so much to all of the member organisations who continue to lend their support to this initiative, and their commitment to making it a success,’’ said Francine Higham, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.
Six registered animal welfare organisations will
collectively sterilise 1 500 domestic pets between August and December this
year. Participating
organisations are the Animal Rescue Organisation, Animal Anti Cruelty League,
Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Envirovet
and Vetsol.
‘’This year, we celebrate 13 years of MASP, and send
grateful thanks to the City of Cape Town for their continued support. This
campaign is a positive intervention in support of healthier communities, and
will substantially reduce the instance of unwanted litters, thus reducing the
heavy burden placed on welfare organisations around the Metropole,’’ said Karen
de Klerk, CAWF Chairperson.
Done by: Elona Sibunzi
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