• Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT

    Matewis and the Monkeys


    Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT. Some time ago (about a year now) she (yes, Matewis is a female cat – another story!) was bitten by (or so we thought) a feral cat that sometimes comes on to our property. She had a [...]

  • A vaccine risk assessment should be performed yearly for all cats, and each cat’s individual needs evaluated.

    Vaccination Protocols


    Fine-tuning feline vaccination protocols:  New immunologic tests and monovalent vaccines allow for more appropriate vaccination. Vaccines have been an integral part of preventive health care programs for several decades now.  In fact, no other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals. Until recently, recommendations for vaccination of [...]

  • When we rescue abandoned, stray, or neglected animals, they are placed in homes just like yours and mine until a forever home is found

    TO FOSTER OR NOT TO FOSTER


    Please picture this scene. We are sitting in our offices going about our day when we receive a call from someone who has driven past a dog on the highway and we should get someone out there pronto to save this dog! Now we sit with a dilemma – we will not leave a dog [...]

  • The Birman Cat

    The Birman Cat


    Character: Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered, but less placid than Persians. Suited to indoor life but also enjoys some space outdoors. Care: Regular brushing and combing will keep the long, silk coat in good condition. The Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah [...]

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The Birman Cat

The Birman Cat


Character: Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered, but less placid than Persians. Suited to indoor life but also enjoys some space outdoors. Care: Regular brushing and combing will keep the long, silk coat in good condition. The Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah [...]

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Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT

Matewis and the Monkeys


Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT. Some time ago (about a year now) she (yes, Matewis is a female cat – another story!) was bitten by (or so we thought) a feral cat that sometimes comes on to our property. She had a [...]

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A vaccine risk assessment should be performed yearly for all cats, and each cat’s individual needs evaluated.

Vaccination Protocols


Fine-tuning feline vaccination protocols:  New immunologic tests and monovalent vaccines allow for more appropriate vaccination. Vaccines have been an integral part of preventive health care programs for several decades now.  In fact, no other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals. Until recently, recommendations for vaccination of [...]

Read More

When we rescue abandoned, stray, or neglected animals, they are placed in homes just like yours and mine until a forever home is found

TO FOSTER OR NOT TO FOSTER


Please picture this scene. We are sitting in our offices going about our day when we receive a call from someone who has driven past a dog on the highway and we should get someone out there pronto to save this dog! Now we sit with a dilemma – we will not leave a dog [...]

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Rescue & Shelter

The UWC Feral Cat Project (TUFCAT) - The UWC Feral Cat Project is a Trap-Sterilize-Release and feeding programme for the 120 feral cats living on the campus. Homes are also found for tame cats and kittens that are often dumped near the feral colonies. We also find homes for kittens and tame cats that are dumped here.

UWC Feral Cat Project (TUFCAT) – Bellville, Western Cape


  Contact Person: Sharyn Spicer Email: sspicer@intekom.co.za Address: Department of Anthropology & Sociology UWC Modderdam Road Bellville 7535 Postal Address: Private Bag X17 Bellville 7535 Contact Details: Tel: + 27 21 715 1125 Tel:+ 27 21 959 3022 Website: www.tufcat.co.za Banking Details: Account Name: TUFCAT Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 2011093155 (Savings) Branch: Constantia Branch Code: [...]

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P.E.T.S - Cape Town, South Africa

PETS Witbank/JHB: 100+ Dumpsite Dogs


NB!!! Not For Sensitive Viewers +- 100 Dogs Found Living On A Dumpsite in Gauteng! People living near the site have been watching hopessly as people come and dump animals on the site, dead and alive. They are trying to help as much as they can but numbers are growing and without sterlisations the problem will [...]

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Cats and Kittens Adoption May 2012

Cats and Kittens Adoption May 2012


8 month old female cat needs a home! – Baby needs a home by next weekend! White female cat, 8 months old. She has been sterilized. Fine with other cats, never been exposed to dogs. Contact 072 636 3869  3 BEAUTIFUL KITTENS (GAUTENG) – VERY URGENT VERY URGENT HOMES REQUIRED LINDEN AREA, GAUTENG 3 BEAUTIFUL [...]

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News & Press Releases

Cat of the Day: Neuter of the Day: Best Siamese/Oriental Neuter: Pr Wizz Billy the Kid

Northern Cape/Free State Cat Club


DATE: 21 April 2012 VENUE: Kimberley SPONSOR: Hills PHOTOGRAPHER: Nikki Stewart Cat of the Day: Neuter of the Day: Best Siamese/Oriental Neuter Pr Wizz Billy the Kid Owner: Rita Wiseman Breeder: Rita Wiseman Entire of the Day: Best Medium Hair Entire Ch Uran Sky Beyrouth of Ragtime (Imp) Owner: Beverley Steyn Breeder: Y Khaled Kitten [...]

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Hill’s Big Bag Bonus – 20% free for cats

Hill’s Big Bag Bonus – 20% free for cats


  From 1 May, while stocks last, pet owners will receive an additional 20% free in selected large bags of Hill’s Science Plan Feline, the food recommended by veterinarians worldwide. This Hill’s big bag bonus offer will give you 6kgs of Hill’s Science Plan Feline Adult for the price of 5kg. Hill’s Science Plan is [...]

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To improve the quality of life of underprivileged animals. In our urban surroundings, the main categories are: squatter camp animals and feral cats.

4Paws News April 2012


A story of a recent rescue, an update on our shelter progress and some lovely t-shirts to order if you’d like to support us. We recently found this Jack Russell cross in a Township in Brits. Her owner told us that someone knocked out her right eye completely and badly damaged her left eye.  The [...]

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KittyCat Community

Sparkey,  Sent in by: Alicia-Bailey

Crazy Cats & Kittens – 10


Send your KittyCat Crazy Cats & Kitten Photos to  kittycat@kittycat.co.za

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Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT

Matewis and the Monkeys


Matewis is my black cat – whose fear of the hair dryer was successfully treated using surrogate EFT. Some time ago (about a year now) she (yes, Matewis is a female cat – another story!) was bitten by (or so we thought) a feral cat that sometimes comes on to our property. She had a [...]

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Anna Smirnova

Anna Smirnova


Their names are Walle (ginger) and Max ( ginger and white). They are a little more then 1 year old now.:) They are crazy in love with each other and spend all their time together. We live in Cape Town.

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a pet’s life – Winter Warmer SALE

a pet’s life – Winter Warmer SALE


Click here and Check out all the goodies on a pet’s life Specials & Promotions page

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Furball Dr. is recommended along with Digestive Support

PetAlive Furball Dr


Prevent FurBall Problems in Cats – Naturally! Regular use of PetAlive FurBall Dr. can: Help to prevent furballs in cats Improve digestive functioning Keep bowels regular and prevent constipation and throwing up associated with furball obstruction   What is Furball Dr? Cats are avid groomers and seem to spend hours preening and licking themselves, such [...]

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Dogs, Puppies and Other Adoption May 2012

Dogs, Puppies and Other Adoption May 2012


Maggie needs a wonderful forever home. jhb Lauren Námer 0727317397 Jhb/Pta www.petsave.co.za  – info@petsave.co.za RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND RE-HOMING ORGANISATION petsave standard bank sandton 019205 424812908 Please help put the sparkle back in Maddox’s eyes (Port Elizabeth) Maddox is still at the pound waiting for the right person to come along and adopt her. There were [...]

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