African Tails

What a magnificent boy! Onyx is so ready for his forever home! He is a five year old mixed breed male and he is fully vaccinated, microchipped and sterilised.
Onyx was surrendered to us as a victim of a nasty stabbing. HIs wound has healed perfectly and he is a sweet, friendly and playful dog who gets on well with other dogs and cats. He is healthy and happy, with a beautiful, sleek black coat. He would make a great family dog!
If you would like to adopt him, please call Sandy on 021 5107360 or email [email protected].

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Huge shout out to Tools & Jewellery Supplies for their pawsome donation of blankets! Throughout the years, Cape Tools have consistently supported us with so many of our campaigns and needs.

Thank you! 🙏 Please show them some love and support local businesses who support Animal Welfare! 🐾💞🐾

ONE WEEK to go till our much-anticipated live auction fundraiser. 🎉​🖼​

This is your chance to get your paws on amazing work by South African Artists!

All pieces auctioned are 100% donations from artists (let's give them a howling thank you for their generosity). The auction is not-for-profit, with all proceeds going to African Tails to help as many suffering animals as possible.

The auction will be hosted at the Erik & Claude Foundation in Bo-Kaap (see post for address) on Thurs 19 September from 17h30 - 20h00.

If you are unable to attend, we can arrange bidding on your behalf by simply emailing [email protected]

We would be so appreciative if you could share this post far and wide with art & animal rescue supporters. 🙏​🐾​

To view to catalogue online please visit: https://www.canva.com/.../LTEFIA9wTD5VGq0LXmN58A/view...

Sweet little Ringo will just melt your heart when you meet him. Please call Sandy on 021 5107360 or email [email protected] if you would like to adopt him. Adoption fee of R1000 includes all vaccinations up to date of adoption, compulsory sterilisation at 6 months and microchip.

Stitch is a loving and playful mixed breed pup. Please call Sandy on 021 5107360 or email [email protected] if you would like to adopt her. Adoption fee of R1000 includes all vaccinations up to date of adoption, compulsory sterilisation at 6 months and microchip.

📣 Inviting all of our supporters, volunteers, foster & adopters, to join us for our 2024 AGM.
📅​ Saturday 5 October 2024
⌚​10:00am
💻​ Via Zoom
If you would like to join us, please email [email protected] and we will send you all the information needed as well as the zoom link.
We look forward to having you join us!

Lilo is a gorgeous and sweet mixed breed pup. Please call Sandy on 021 5107360 or email [email protected] if you would like to adopt her. Adoption fee of R1000 includes all vaccinations up to date of adoption, compulsory sterilisation at 6 months and microchip.

We wish to extend our utmost gratitude to the The Dogbox Project for their amazing donation of a HUNDRED blankets. This project was in collaboration with Petworld . 🙏🏻

These blankets will go to the needy doggos of Graafwater in November 2024 when we complete our mass-sterilisation campaign. We aim to have sterilised 500+ animals in Graafwater by the end November in 2024. The surgeries of this campaign are sponsored by Sterilization Project and Dancers Love Dogs and the campaign is in partnership with .

We feel so grateful knowing that several animals will be sleeping warm and cozy after their operation. Thank you! 🐕🐾

Thirteen days to go till our amazing Art Auction in aid of African Tails. To celebrate we are showing you a sneak-peak of this cheeky and pawsome play-on-words hand painted ceramic work by the fantastic Shirley Fintz : "Cat Fish".

The auction will be hosted at the Erik & Claude Foundation in Bo-Kaap on Thurs 19 September from 17h30 - 20h00.

If you are unable to attend but would still like to place a bid, please feel free to email us on [email protected] to arrange.

To view the entire catalogue please visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPVwK2NUY/LTEFIA9wTD5VGq0LXmN58A/view?utm_content=DAGPVwK2NUY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

We are proud to announce we will hosting a much-anticipated live auction fundraiser. 🎉​🖼​

All pieces auctioned are 100% donations from artists (let's give them a howling thank you for their generosity). The auction is not-for-profit, with all proceeds going to African Tails to help as many suffering animals as possible.

The auction will be hosted at the Erik & Claude Foundation in Bo-Kaap (see post for address) on Thurs 19 September from 17h30 - 20h00.

If you are unable to attend, we can arrange bidding on your behalf by simply emailing [email protected]

We would be so appreciative if you could share this post far and wide with art & animal rescue supporters. 🙏​🐾​

To view to catalogue online please visit: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPVwK2NUY/LTEFIA9wTD5VGq0LXmN58A/view?utm_content=DAGPVwK2NUY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Help Us Protect Animals! 💪​🐾​

🌟 We have an incredible opportunity to make a huge difference in our local community! 🌟

We're raising funds to send our field worker, Michael, to complete an inspector's course starting on September 17th. Michael is driven & eager to make more of a difference. The course costs R6000 and we are hoping that we can cover the cost of some, if not all, of this vital course.

By having an inspector, we can enforce the Animals Protection Act where needed, easing the burden on other organizations and making sure there are more hands on deck to aid the suffering of those who need us the most.

Please consider donating towards Michael's course. Every contribution counts!

➡️​Donation details:

EFT:

🔸African Tails
🔸Nedbank Sea Point
🔸1069401978
🔸Branch Code: 106909
🔸Reference: Course
🔸POP: [email protected]

Or follow the donation link for all donate options - https://africantails.co.za/donation/

Thank you so much! 🙏

HAWK rescues - TWO fosters needed. 🙏​​🐕​🐕​ (Cape Town)

Max & Ruth are two of the animals uplifted during the HAWK intervention. We were lucky enough to place them into a foster home at short notice, however, their current foster cannot foster them any longer. They are both lovely natured dogs that deserve a shot at a happy ever after. ​✨​

They need to go to two different foster homes as this will benefit them in the long run. They will do well with another dog friend that they can learn from. They are still young and eager to learn all about being in a home environment that involves healthy boundaries and loads of love.

⭐​Please help us to give them this chance so that they can find their forever homes soon.⭐​

If you can foster either of them, please contact us on [email protected] or 021 510 7360

NEW FOSTER / FOREVER HOMES NEEDED🙏
Lilo & Stitch are two gorgeous mixed breed girls who need their very own foster or forever homes.
Both puppies are at a stage where they’re full of wonder and are just beginning to show their personalities.
They are curious and adventurous and they each have their own unique charm and will grow into wonderful companions.
They will be medium sized when fully grown.
If you like to foster or adopt one of these pups, please call Sandy on 060 976 7790 or email [email protected]

HAWK rescues - Fosters needed! ​🙋‍♀️​

These three dogs were uplifted from HAWK during the intervention. They are currently being held for us for a few days but we urgently need to find a foster home for each of them. Please help❗​

Details of each dog 👇​

1️⃣ Long-Haired Black & Tan girl (to be named by the foster)

🔸Female
🔸12kg
🔸Gets along well with other dogs.
🔸Very shy around people, needs patience and TLC.

​2️⃣​ Short haired Brown girl - resembles a bit of a Staffie (to be named by the foster)

🔸Female
🔸20kg
🔸Friendly and good with other dogs.
🔸Needs to shed a few pounds but otherwise a lovely older girl.

​3️⃣​ Short haired Black & Tan girl - named Audrey.

🔸Female
🔸 Weight unknown but medium size.
🔸 Fine with other dogs but would prefer a calm dog as a friend.
🔸Very scared and needs a patient & loving foster home.

Haven't signed up yet? Sign up with the link below.

https://form.myjotform.com/AfricanTails/foster-application-form
/ Contact - [email protected]

✅​ What We Cover:

🔸All food and necessary medical treatments.
🔸Behavior assessments if needed and any additional needs.

✅​What We Expect:

🔸A safe, loving and committed foster home.
🔸Ability to transport them to vet visits and adoption days (usually once a month)

Without fosters, these animals would not get a second chance at finding a forever home. Please consider reaching out & giving them a chance. It is such an important & rewarding job! Let's change their lives, one foster sign up at a time. ​🙏​🐾

We are proud to announce we will hosting a much-anticipated live auction fundraiser. 🎉​🖼️​

All pieces auctioned are 100% donations from artists (let's give them a howling thank you for their generosity). The auction is not-for-profit, with all proceeds going to African Tails to help as many suffering animals as possible.

The auction will be hosted at the Erik & Claude Foundation in Bo-Kaap (see post for address) on Thurs 19 September from 17h30 - 20h00.

Watch this space for featured artwork over the next week. We would be so appreciative if you could share this post far and wide with art & animal rescue supporters. 🙏​🐾​

FOSTER / FOREVER HOME NEEDED 🙏

Zuko and Thandeka are a beautiful bonded sibling pair who urgently need a new foster home, or better yet, their very own forever home.
Thandeka is adventurous, she loves people and fears nothing, and is super cuddly. She is a real little princess and knows it!
Zuko is a total sweetheart. He is shy but loves attention and still wants to be included. He is a pro athlete, exceptional voice-over artist and loves cuddles.
They are 8 months old, fully vaccinated, microchipped and sterilised. If you would like to give this delightful pair a foster or forever home, please call Sandy on 060 976 7790 or email [email protected]

African Tails African Tails is a registered NPO that focus on mass sterilisation, rescue & rehoming.

Happy International Dog Day! 🐕​❤️​

Today, we celebrate our beloved four-legged (and sometimes three-legged!) companions who fill our lives with joy, loyalty, and endless love. From the dogs with the top important jobs like sniffer dogs & guide dogs, to the dogs whose only job is to laze on your bed – they are all just amazing and so special. ​✨​

📷​ Let’s BOMBARD social media today with pictures of your dogs! Share a picture in the Facebook comments or tag us on your Instagram story.

➡️​🖼️​Featured in this graphic is Onyx, a majestic medium-large-sized dog who is currently up for adoption! He was uplifted from Dunoon after he was badly hurt. It seemed that he was sliced with something very sharp and it required him to have a skin graft with many visits to and from the vet. Today he is healed, healthy and happy! He is waiting for his forever home that he so badly deserves. He is about 4/5 years old and good with other dogs. If you would like to find out more about adopting Onyx, please contact us on [email protected]

Recent floods and a fire highlighted some concerns at a local shelter. Irrespective of the floods and fire, which we understand is a huge blow for any organisation, it is clear that this shelter possibly can be dealing with chronic problems of over-crowding, lack of resources, proper housing for animals, medical treatment and much more.

Many organisations, forums and authorities such as SPCA are standing together to assist these animals and take action where need be. We would like to take in animals, and find them a permanent forever home. Despite our posts, no fosters have yet come forward. PLEASE help us to help them. We want to collect 3 dogs today, but cant if we dont have fosters. Please consider opening your home and heart to one of these animals.

The application process is easy and not time consuming, we will guide you through it.

The more fosters that sign up - the more we can help. There is over 260 animals allegedly - let us stand together to help.

We provide: Any medical care, food, bedding, parasite control and anything you may need. We support you throughout the process.

All we need: A loving (and approved) home where this animal can recover and heal. A care-giver who is willing to take the animal to vets when needed, take the animal to adoption fairs when required (usually once a month) and give lots of TLC.

What you get: knowing that we cant change the world, but you can change the world of one of these poor animals.🙏❤️‍🩹

he situation is DIRE! Please support us by signing up to foster now.
Email: Sandy on [email protected]
WhatsApp ONLY: Sandy 060 976 7790

Thank you to all the organisations out there, willing to take animals in.

Please help us to find a foster for Rayne - a sweet German Shepard cross female. 🩷​

Recently, a shelter was badly affected by floods as well as a fire which sadly led to the loss of some animals as well as infrastructure. Upon further investigation, it was uncovered that the shelter was overwhelmed due to the high volumes of animals and other organisations have been trying to intervene to alleviate the pressure. Apart from this, the matter is being dealt with by the correct authorities & channels.

​➡️➡️​To start with, we would really like to help Rayne. ​🥹​

She is one of the dogs discovered on the property and we need to find her a foster home as soon as possible. Currently she is safe & being cared for by her finder until we can find a foster home. However, this needs to happen as soon as possible.

Rayne has been tested with other dogs, cats and even ducks, and she seems to be absolutely fine! She is a sweet sweet girl that is estimated to be around 7 years old. She is currently being treated for mange (it is already healing), an ear infection and arthritis in her hip. She is responding well to all treatment and African Tails will continue to cover all costs for any treatment. (as well as food, bedding & anything else needed for this girl)

We can’t wait to find Rayne the home she deserves, but for now, please let us know if you can foster her.

If you can help, please contact us on – [email protected] or whatsapp - 060 976 7790

A heartfelt thank you to Life and Brand Portfolio for their generous donation of essential goods for the dogs & cats in need. 🙌​🙏​

Their contribution of dog and cat food, along with many other other vital items, will make a significant difference in the lives of animals under our care. ​🐾​

A special shout-out to the following stores under Life & Brand Portfolio for being collection points over the Mandela Day period as well as Life & Brand themselves for donating directly.

Tiger's Milk
La Parada
Old Town Italy
Harbour House
The Lookout Deck
Luckyfish & Chips
LiveBait Seafood Bar & Restaurant

Your support means the world to us and the animals we serve.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!😊

Today is 'International Homeless Animals Day'. 🌍​🐾​

Every third Saturday in August is a day set to shine spotlight on the countless animals in need of our help. There are so many dogs & cats without homes, yet there are still individuals that continue to breed or buy. 😔​

Here’s how you can promote responsible pet ownership ​👇​

🔸Sterilize Your Pets! Help to prevent the birth of more dogs & cats which will alleviate pressure on an already highly pressured animal welfare system. Give animals in shelters/foster homes, a better chance at finding loving homes.

🔸Adopt, Don’t Shop! There are so many wonderful animals waiting for a second chance. Shout it from the rooftops and never stop promoting adoption.

🔸Microchip Your Pets: This is a small, easy & afforadble step that can help you be reunited with your missing pet. Some pets are reunited months later because they were microchipped.

🔸Be a responsible pet owner by providing your pets with training, mental stimulation, and physical activity. Spread this information with friends & family that get a new pet. A pet whose basic needs are met is less likely to end up in a situation where they need another home, or where they are struggling to fit into their environment.

Apart from the expected mental & physical stimulation that all pets require regardless of the situation, professional help from trainers & behaviourists should be seen as part of the integration process and not as a last resort. Just like we would seek professional assistance for a child in need, it is our responsibility to make use of those options when integrating a new pet into a household.

🔸Support animal welfare by volunteering, fostering, adopting or donating to local shelters and rescue organizations. Your support helps us to continue to help more dogs & cats in need.

If you would like to find out more about African Tails or to sign up to volunteer or foster, you can contact us on 021 510 7360 / [email protected]

To donate, please follow- https://africantails.co.za/donation/ or to find out what goods we currently need, please email [email protected]

Thank you for the support! 🙏​🐾

This is a story of love & loyalty, featuring two exceptional dogs, and the hope to reach a special human/family. 🙏​💖​

Tiet’s & Flippie 🐕​🐕

Tiets (Brown/ginger female) & Flips (Black & Tan male) both belonged to homeless individuals (two separate homes) and they ended up in our care. After failed attempts at finding them foster homes, they ended up staying at the office, and the rest is history…It was never the intention that they became ‘office dogs’, however it is not uncommon for animal welfares to end up with an office animal or two. They became the best of friends. The local community know them well and enjoy them, the fosters, volunteers & all who pop by, just love them. Tiets & flips love all the attention and spoils. They enjoy having us around every day & they have their routine as they sit & wait for treats or lay at our feet. They are so loving and also so protective.

You may think, but then why try and find them a home? Well, this has been a VERY difficult decision & it has not been taken lightly. We have reached out in the past with no luck but we thought we would give it another go. The reason we want to try and find them a home (together) is because they are now seniors & they deserve even more TLC. They get the best food and medical care that we can give them, but they are alone at night & Flippie has also developed fear of the thunder. We really, really want them to have a gentle place to grow old. They deserve the best possible retirement home with soft dog beds inside the house and humans that are there to notice if they get scared at night. As they get older, it is even more important to keep a close eye on any possible changes in health.

We want to know that they are always safe and secure. They love going out for walks & to the beach and we would love for them to have more of that.
We ourselves would take them in a HEARTBEAT but it just so happens that each of us have dogs with ‘special needs’. 🙃​

They are well trained - They walk right next to us when they are taken on walks, so they can be safely walked off-leash in an area that allows that. They are so well-natured and so protective of their humans. They deserve those passing-by ear scratches. They deserve regular evening walks & beach visits, and a sneaky dessert snack in the kitchen when dinner is done!

They are around 10 years old (you would never say, they look & act like 6/7 years old), they are in good health. Tiets is the leader and Flippie follows her lead. They are great with other (friendly) dogs, but they do chase cats so cats are a no go. Flippie is addicted to head scratches, and when you start, he will gently nose bump or paw you for more! All the kids that have visited the office have stood scratching him while he stands dead still enjoying every minute. He is such a gentle and soft natured boy. Tiets is curious and excited about everyone & everything. She is such a sweetheart and a loyal protector & leader.

If you decide to reach out & you can give them the home they deserve, we are willing to contribute to any medical expenses (within reason), and to continue to supply their food. Ideally, we would want a family willing to cover their costs, but we are happy to contribute as we know that some might be nervous about taking on two ‘senior’ dogs.

Our ask? A great home, together. A forever home to grow older, wiser and eventually leave this world knowing what a real family & home environment feels like. We would also love to visit them & have them visit us and even spend some days at the office if possible. - We cannot imagine not seeing them! We know that there is a cape-based family who wants these absolute beauties in their home.

👉 Please reach out if you are that special home! You can contact us on - [email protected]

Giant thank you to Emily from Fur'tos for capturing these beautiful pictures of them. ​😍

And thank you to Kim Stephens for helping us find the words. ​🥹​

* Located in Cape Town