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www.savacvc.co.za | SAVA-CVC supports responsible pet ownership and support vets providing services to animals from lower income communities.

Professional vets provide vaccinations, deworming and tick & flea treatments as well as sterilizations. In South Africa there are unfortunately no state run veterinary hospitals or clinics. The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) supports responsible pet ownership and understands the importance of the human animal bond. The SAVA therefore established Community Veterinary Clinics (CVC) to a

ssist disadvantaged pet owners with basic animal health care. The South African Veterinary Association Community Veterinary Clinics (SAVA CVC) is a project where private veterinarians donate their time and skills to render primary veterinary services to disadvantaged communities or those who have no access to veterinary services. Our main activity is primary health care: vaccinations, parasite control and sterilisations. We also put a lot of emphasis on educating pet owners about basic care of their pets: general health, prevention of dog bites, nutrition, training, etc. Our booklet "Your best Friend" is available in 7 official languages (English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, isiZulu, Setswana, Xhosa and Tsonga). These booklets are distributed countrywide, as we hope to reach as many people as possible. CVC involvement is intended to address needs expressed by the community. We are not in favour of going into communities and insisting on performing procedures and treatments on peoples' pets regardless of whether the owners agrees with what needs to be done, or has given consent for the procedures. This is not SAVA CVC's mandate or policy. The CVC clinics must take a long term, sustainable approach, ensuring the community's understanding, acceptance and co-operation care. Seldom is there immediate co-operation on all aspects. However, with time and patience, most communities come to value our services, and will accept all aspects, including sterilisation. All CVC workers assist at the clinics on a voluntary basis. We try to involve the community as much as possible and to establish partners instead of charities within communities. We believe in the importance of growing and sustaining partnerships with communities. The SAVA CVC plays a vital role in community development. To be relevant in a country with such overwhelming human need, animal welfare should have a humanitarian impact. It is a long-established fact that there is a direct relationship between animal cruelty and violence within communities. Access to basic veterinary services and humane education of children creates empathy for others, through the fostering of respect for life, creating a culture of caring and empathy for all beings. This is a vital ingredient in the building of a nation.

02/06/2026

Tame Pet App has been absolutely wonderful with fundraising to subsidise the sterilisations of 10 dogs and 4 cats! Thank you!

31/05/2026

Dr Christelle sponsors several cats and dogs every month. Thank you so much for your continued support!

27/05/2026

SAVA-CVC Joint Rabies Vaccination Campaigns – Limpopo

This week, our SAVA-CVC outreach team continues rabies vaccination campaigns in the villages of Olifantshoek, Tiyani and Bungeni Tribal in Limpopo in partnership with Limpopo Veterinary Services.

A huge thank you to our dedicated Animal Health Technician, Karabo, and our admin support team member, Ronnie, for their incredible work engaging with communities, educating children and pet owners, and helping to protect both animals and people from rabies. ❤️

This campaign is sponsored by

Battersea has been helping dogs and cats for over 160 years and has a long-term commitment to increase its impact for animals, not just at its rescue centres but across the UK and around the world. To achieve this Battersea works with other animal welfare organisations, delivering training through the Battersea Academy and providing funding through grants programme to help millions of dogs and cats.

22/05/2026

Dear Sassa lives with Catherine and needs to be sterilised.

Here is the link if you want to sponsor Sassa.

https://www.savacvc.co.za/sponsor-a-pet-sterilisation/

Please remember that all owners have to pay something towards the sterilisation and all donations qualify for an 18A certificate.

29/04/2026

25/04/2026

We currently have 57 dogs nominated for sterilisation this week.

If you would like to sponsor the sterilisation for a doggie from a lower income family, please go to: https://www.savacvc.co.za/sponsor-a-pet-sterilisation/

All of our animal owners have to pay something towards the sterilisation and your sponsorship is tax deductible so remember to click on the 18A Tax Certificate button!

01/04/2026

Ollie was nominated for sterilisation in November 2025 already!

We would really appreciate the support to subsidize the sterilisation for Ollie. Please remember that all animal owners must pay something towards the sterilisation and your donation qualifies for a tax deductible certificate!

To sponsor Ollie or browse our nominations, please go to:

https://www.savacvc.co.za/sponsor-a-pet-sterilisation/

30/03/2026

SAVA-CVC needs your help today!

Choose us as your cause and scan your MyDifference card on the Woolies app every time you shop to continue to support us, at no cost to you. Just download the Woolies app and join MyDifference. It's totally free!

16/03/2026

🐾 Help Us Sterilise 50 Pets in Need! 🐾

Our community clinic veterinarians have identified 50 cats and dogs that urgently need to be sterilised. These animals all belong to caring owners who want to do the right thing, but the full cost of sterilisation is often difficult to afford.

To make the programme sustainable, each owner contributes what they can, and your sponsorship helps cover the remaining cost so that these pets can receive the care they need.

SAVA-CVC is a registered PBO, and we can issue an Section 18A tax-deductible certificate for your sponsorship.

Meet Jackie, one of the animals nominated for sterilisation. Jackie has been waiting since November 2025 for her chance to be sterilised. With your help, we can make sure she — and many others — finally receive the care they deserve.

https://www.savacvc.co.za/campaigns/jackie-tertius-buirman/

❤️ Every sponsorship brings us one step closer to sterilising all 50 animals.
If you would like to sponsor a sterilisation, please get in touch or send us a message.

Together we can make a real difference for these animals and their communities. 🐶🐱

26/02/2026

Jackie (the Jack Russell) was nominated for sterilisation back in November — and it’s now time for his procedure.

Please note that all animal owners contribute a portion towards the cost of sterilisation, and your sponsorship will help subsidise the remainder, making this essential procedure possible.

All donations qualify for an 18A tax-deductible certificate.

If you would like to sponsor Jackie, please visit:
https://www.savacvc.co.za/campaigns/jackie-tertius-buirman/

For more information, please email: [email protected]

Address

47 Gemsbok Avenue, Monument Park
Pretoria
0181

Website

http://www.savacvc.co.za/

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