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Mutt-Strutt made lots of tails wag

On the 4th of September 2021 140 people and 120+ dogs took their leashes and walked on a mega-pack walk around Avis Dam! Everyone broke...

SPCA Windhoek

Sep 20, 20211 min read

A friendly dog in need of help

A friendly male dog, named Jakkals, came to the SPCA in quite some pain. - We would like to caution sensitive viewers as the following...

SPCA Windhoek

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Extraordinary kitten rescue

It is not every day kittens come running for help. But this was no ordinary day. Our team was driving back to the SPCA from a rescue...

SPCA Windhoek

Apr 20, 20211 min read

A new 'home' for the new cats

Our intake cat enclosure is in dire need of renovation to better serve the cats that come into our care. By renovating the enclosure we...

SPCA Windhoek

Apr 14, 20212 min read

FNB's support helps puppies like Lana

From left to right Dr. Sulet Gous, SPCA Shelter Veterinarian; Revonia Kahivere, Corporate Social Investment Manager FirstRand Namibia;...

SPCA Windhoek

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Nine reasons why adoption rocks

Choosing to adopt an animal is choosing to save a life and so much more. Not sure about adopting, or are you already convinced that...

SPCA Windhoek

Feb 3, 20213 min read

The Live Export of Animals by Sea is Marred by Animal Cruelty

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Namibia and its Branches strongly opposes the operation of a live animal export...

SPCA Windhoek

Sep 9, 202010 min read

The Live Export of Animals by Sea is Marred by Animal Cruelty

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Namibia and its Branches strongly opposes the operation of a live animal export...

SPCA Windhoek

Sep 9, 202010 min read

2019 in Review

We take a moment to reflect on all that was done for animals in Windhoek as 2019 is coming to an end. And as we reflect, we are grateful...

Dec 30, 20195 min read

FNB supports Dixie's Fund

Left picture: from left to right; Hanna Rhodin - General Manager SPCA, Sylvia Breitenstein - SPCA Branch Manager, Eileen Grosse-Weischede...

Dec 4, 20192 min read

Sparky's #GivingTuesday

Sparky before and after his life-saving surgery. Sparky's story is an individual story about a young dog that was saved because of people...

Dec 3, 20192 min read

Mutt Strutt: 100+ wagging tails

The sky was clear with a light chill in the early morning of Saturday September 21, 2019. As the sun rose higher dogs starting walking...

SPCA Windhoek

Sep 30, 20192 min read

Saving Namibian animals since 1949

The SPCA has played a pivotal role in animal rescue, prevention of cruelty to animals, and rehoming of animals since 1949. The...

SPCA Windhoek

Sep 6, 20192 min read

His name is Gummy

On average, the SPCA takes in over 10 animals every single day of the year. Many of them are in desperate need of medical intervention by...

SPCA Windhoek

Jul 5, 20192 min read

SPCA launches new exciting initiative - Dixie's Fund

Dixie's story is one of cruelty and injustice which at the outset, will leave any reader with a heavy heart. However, it develops into...

SPCA Windhoek

Jun 25, 20193 min read