Greater Kruger Alley Cat Initiative

27/05/2026

Big thank you to our hydration heroes – Manzi Water Hoedspruit!💧

We’re excited to announce that Manzi Water Hoedspruit is once again sponsoring the water stations at the Rainbow Rush Challenge 2026!

For the third year running, their team will be keeping all our runners hydrated and refreshed with water throughout the colourful chaos. Their continued support plays a massive role in making the event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

A huge thank you to Manzi Water Hoedspruit for backing us again this year, we really appreciate your ongoing partnership! 🙌

📅Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 , Hoedspruit

We have three action-packed courses for the whole family:
🌈14:00 – Mini Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 3-7 years) Optional 1km + 9 fun kiddie obstacles
🌈14:30 – Jumbo Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 8-12 Years) 3km + 12 action-packed obstacles
🌈15:00 – Mega Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 13 to adult) Optional 3km or 5km + 19 thrilling obstacles

Book now before our Early Bird Tickets end June 2nd:
👉 https://www.scales.org.za/event-details/rainbow-rush-challenge-2026

Let’s make this another fantastic, colourful day together! 💦🌈

27/05/2026

Missed the Super Early Bird prices for the Rainbow Rush Challenge? Don’t worry! You still have one more chance to save with our Early Bird tickets, which end on Tuesday 2nd June.

Secure your spot at this discounted rate before prices go up to normal!

Event Details:
📅 Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 The Thirsty Giraffe Grillhouse and WineBar, Hoedspruit

What’s Included: An unforgettable colour adventure, Crazy-fun Warm up, colourful chaos, obstacle course, finisher’s medal and post-race festivities.
Three action-packed courses for the whole family:
🌈14:00 – Mini Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 3-7 years) Optional 1km + 9 fun kiddie obstacles
🌈14:30 – Jumbo Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 8-12 Years) 3km + 12 action-packed obstacles
🌈15:00 – Mega Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 13 to adult) Optional 3km or 5km + 19 thrilling obstacles

🎟 Early Bird pricing ends Tuesday2nd June – Book now to save!
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.scales.org.za/event-details/rainbow-rush-challenge-2026

Tag your rainbow squad and let’s get colourful! 💦🌈

27/05/2026

🌈Big thank you to our First Aid sponsor – Hoedspruit Private Hospital!

We’re thrilled to announce that Hoedspruit Private Hospital is once again supporting the Rainbow Rush Challenge 2026! Just like last year, their professional medical team will be powering our official First Aid Station on the day to keep all our runners safe while they enjoy the colour, chaos and obstacles.

But that’s not all! They’re also sponsoring fantastic goodie bags filled with surprises, which will be given away to some lucky participants throughout the day! 🎁

A huge thank you to Hoedspruit Private Hospital for your continued support — it means the world to us and helps keep our community healthy, safe, and smiling.

Rainbow Rush Challenge 2026
📅Saturday 13 June 2026
📍The Thirsty Giraffe Grillhouse and WineBar, Hoedspruit

We have three action-packed courses for the whole family:
🌈14:00 – Mini Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 3-7 years) Optional 1km + 9 fun kiddie obstacles
🌈14:30 – Jumbo Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 8-12 Years) 3km + 12 action-packed obstacles
🌈15:00 – Mega Rainbow Rush (Suitable for ages 13 to adult) Optional 3km or 5km + 19 thrilling obstacles

Early Bird Tickets end 2nd June!
Book online👉 https://www.scales.org.za/event-details/rainbow-rush-challenge-2026

Let’s make this another amazing, colourful day together!🌈

25/05/2026

🚨 HELP NEEDED FOR THIS WEEKEND’S FERAL CAT SPAY CAMPAIGN 🚨

We are urgently looking for old towels and blankets to help keep our feral cats warm and comfortable during recovery after sterilisation this weekend. 🐾

Every towel and blanket makes a huge difference — especially for cats waking up from surgery and needing a safe, warm place to rest before being released back to their colonies.

If you have any old:
🧺 Towels
🛏️ Blankets
🐱 Bedding or fleece throws

that you no longer use, please consider donating them to Alley Cat Initiative.

Sterilisation remains one of the most important ways we can humanely control feral cat populations while also preventing hybridisation with our precious African Wild Cats. ❤️

Thank you for supporting our feral cats and helping us continue this important work! 🙏🐾

📍Drop off locations: Maroela Animal Hospital

15/05/2026

This beautiful 6 year old lady is looking for a new home.

She is fully vaccinated Microchipped and very importantly Sterilised!

If you think she would make a great addition to your household please contact us on 078 819 1336

08/05/2026

🐾✂️ HELP US FIND THE ONES WE MISSED ✂️🐾

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, Hoedspruit Alley Cats has worked tirelessly over the years to help keep Hoedspruit’s feral cat population under control through sterilisation. Countless cats have been trapped, sterilised, treated, and returned safely — preventing thousands of unwanted kittens from being born into hardship and helping to prevent hybridisation with the African Wild Cat, which remains one of our main goals. 🖤

But we know there are still some out there who may have slipped through the cracks.

That’s why we’re once again on the hunt for any feral cats that still need “the snip.” 🐱✂️

If you have feral cats living:
🏡 Around your home
🚜 On your farm
🏢 At your workplace
🍽️ Near restaurants, shops, or lodges

…please reach out to us.

Sterilisation is the kindest and most effective way to reduce suffering, prevent overpopulation, and improve the lives of feral cats in our community.

Together, we can continue making a difference — one cat at a time. 🖤

📩 Please send us a message if you know of a feral cat colony or unsterilised cats in the Hoedspruit area.
📱 +27 78 819 1336

07/05/2026

Our spay campaign at Malaga Hotel was an incredible success 🐾

A sincere thank you to Joanne from Harties Feral for organising and coordinating the campaign — your dedication keeps these vital projects moving forward.

We are so grateful to Dr Jamie and Mitchell for all the hard work, long hours, and care you put into helping each and every cat. Your effort on the ground makes a real, lasting difference.

A special thank you to Malaga Hotel for your commitment to caring for your feral cats. Providing support for initiatives like this shows true compassion and responsibility toward the animals in your care.

Spay campaigns like this are so important. They help prevent the cycle of overpopulation, reduce suffering, and improve the overall health and wellbeing of feral cat colonies. By managing numbers humanely, we also lessen the strain on local resources and create a better environment for both animals and the community. We managed to sterilised 20 cats in one night 🙌
Every campaign is a step toward a kinder, more sustainable future for these cats — and it’s only possible because of people who care enough to take action. 💛

06/05/2026

23/04/2026

We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity shown to our Alley Cats foster kittens 🐾🩷A massive thank you each and every person who donated towards our adorable kittens 💕

Your donations have made such a meaningful impact—because of you, we’ve been able to stock up on plenty of food and milk to keep our growing kittens well-fed and thriving. This support has ensured that every tiny tummy is full and every kitten gets the nourishment they need during this critical stage.

From all of us (and many happy purrs from the kittens): thank you for being part of their journey 🐱✨

16/04/2026

US-based rescue organisation, Alley Cat Rescue, has just hit a big milestone in South Africa! Over 6000 domestic cats have been sterilised in communities bordering Kruger National Park.