SPCA Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark

SPCA Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark We serve, protect and care for all animals. The Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA is a member of the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA).

The Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging SPCAs have amalgamated in July 2015 and are fully operational under a single Management Committee. This positive step was taken at Special General Meetings. The Board of the National Council of SPCAs has expressed support for the venture. The decision was taken to maximise the use of resources and opportunities. It will be beneficial to both the SPCAs who previou

sly operated independently: - but above all it is and will be highly advantageous to the animals in the area. The message to the public is that unity is strength and the future will be a positive one in terms of assisting animals. The Society is now called the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA.

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ HAPPY ADOPTION โ€“ NALA! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰Some adoptions are special. This one is extra special. โค๏ธOur beautiful Nala (S1) has officia...
07/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ HAPPY ADOPTION โ€“ NALA! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰

Some adoptions are special. This one is extra special. โค๏ธ

Our beautiful Nala (S1) has officially found her forever home with the Wilde family - and we honestly couldn't have wished for a better home for this sweet girl. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿถ

You may remember Nala as our 7โ€“8-year-old girl with the BIGGEST heart, who would cry for attention because all she wanted was to be loved. Well, Nala doesn't have to cry for love anymore. She has found it.

Her new mom, Yvette Wilde, is no stranger to the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA. Yvette is a former Chairperson of our SPCA and someone who has dedicated an incredible part of her life to animal welfare. Even today, that dedication continues, with Yvette spending her time helping to sterilise animals and prevent unwanted litters.

Of all the homes Nala could have found, knowing that she is going home with someone who has spent so much of her life fighting for animals makes this happy ending incredibly meaningful to us.

Nala came to us needing love, attention and dental care. Now she has something even better: a family who will make sure she never has to wonder whether she is loved again.

Thank you, Yvette and the Wilde family, for once again opening your hearts to an animal in need.

Nala, you truly hit the jackpot, beautiful girl. Enjoy every cuddle. You deserve them all. ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐˜? ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ผLosing a pet can be distressing, but acting quickly can greatly improve the chances...
07/09/2026

๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐˜? ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ผ

Losing a pet can be distressing, but acting quickly can greatly improve the chances of being reunited.

If your dog or cat goes missing, don't wait. The sooner you begin searching, the more likely you are to find your pet safely.

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜†

Most pets remain close to home when they first go missing. Walk or drive through your neighbourhood, call your pet by name, and ask neighbours if they have seen anything.

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ท๐—น๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—–๐—”

If someone has found your pet, they may have reported it or brought it to the SPCA.

When contacting us, have the following information available:

- A recent photograph.
- The breed, colour and approximate size.
- The area where your pet went missing.
- Any distinguishing features, such as a collar or unique markings.

Telephone: 016 422 1505

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ

Share a recent photograph of your pet on local community and lost-and-found social media groups. Include the date, the area where your pet disappeared, and your contact details.

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€

Members of the public often take found animals to nearby veterinary practices to be scanned for a microchip or treated if they are injured. It is worthwhile notifying the practices in your area that your pet is missing.

๐——๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ

Many missing pets are reunited with their owners days or even weeks after disappearing. Continue checking with the SPCA, local veterinarians and community groups regularly.

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

The simplest way to improve the chances of being reunited with a lost pet is to ensure your pet can be identified.

Have your pet microchipped, keep your contact details up to date, and make sure your dog or cat wears a collar with an identification tag whenever possible.

If your pet goes missing, the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA will do everything we can to help bring them home safely.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Gather Your Team โ€“ It's Potjiekos Time! ๐Ÿ”ฅThe countdown is on!Join the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA and The Braai ...
05/09/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Gather Your Team โ€“ It's Potjiekos Time! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The countdown is on!

Join the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA and The Braai Wagon as we celebrate The Braai Wagon's 3rd Birthday with a fun-filled Potjiekos Competition in support of animals in need.

๐Ÿ“… Date: 31 October 2026
๐Ÿ“ Venue: The Braai Wagon
๐Ÿ’ฐ Entry Fee: R150 per team
๐Ÿ† First Prize: R1 000

Whether you're a seasoned potjie master or just love cooking over an open fire, this is your chance to:

๐Ÿฒ Gather your team.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Cook up your best potjie.
๐ŸŽ‰ Enjoy a fantastic day with family and friends.
๐Ÿพ Help raise funds for the animals at the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA.

Not entering? No problem!

Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, support the teams, and celebrate with us.

There will be great food, entertainment, prizes and plenty of community spirit.
Every entry helps us continue caring for abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our community.

๐Ÿ“ฒ To enter or for more information: 083 395 6641

Cook it. Share it. Win it. Help animals in need.

Thank You, All Gas Distributors!A heartfelt thank you to All Gas Distributors for their incredible generosity in refilli...
04/09/2026

Thank You, All Gas Distributors!

A heartfelt thank you to All Gas Distributors for their incredible generosity in refilling our gas cylinders free of charge.

Gas plays an important role in the daily operation of the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA. From preparing food and caring for animals to supporting the day-to-day running of our facility, having a reliable gas supply makes a real difference.

By covering these costs, All Gas Distributors allows us to direct more of our resources where they are needed most - towards caring for abused, abandoned and neglected animals.

Partnerships like these remind us that we are never alone in our mission. It takes a caring community to give vulnerable animals the second chance they deserve.

From everyone at the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, and from every wagging tail and grateful purr, thank you, All Gas Distributors, for your continued support and kindness.

Your generosity helps us keep caring for the animals who need us most.

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ. ๐—™๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜„๐—น. ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ.Every day at the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, dozens of hungry a...
04/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ. ๐—™๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜„๐—น. ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ.

Every day at the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, dozens of hungry animals wait patiently for their next meal.

For many of them, the food in their bowl is the first proper meal they have had in days, or even weeks.

Providing nutritious food is one of our biggest daily expenses, but it is also one of the most important. A healthy meal helps rescued animals recover, regain their strength, and prepare for the day they find loving homes.

๐Ÿพ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™– ๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™œ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™๐™ค๐™ค๐™™

A single bag of pet food can help feed animals that have been:

- Rescued from cruelty and neglect.
- Abandoned and left to fend for themselves.
- Surrendered through no fault of their own.
- Waiting patiently for a second chance.

Whether you donate one bag or several, every contribution helps keep bowls full.

๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜‚๐˜€?

If you're unable to drop off pet food at our SPCA, you can still make a difference by making a monetary donation. Every Rand received helps us purchase the food our animals need.

Donate via our website:- https://spca-ver.co.za/index.php/donate/

Donate via PayFast:

R50 - https://payf.st/2lmxv
R100 - https://payf.st/i0qcm

Or donate via EFT:

Account name: Vereeniging SPCA
Account type: ABSA Savings Account
Account: 9258578888
Branch: Vereeniging
Branch code: 632005
Reference: Food & Your name

๐™€๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™—๐™–๐™œ ๐™ข๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ

One bag of food may seem like a small gift, but to a hungry animal, it means comfort, strength and hope.

Together, we can ensure that no animal in our care goes to bed hungry.

Sponsor a bag of food today, because every full bowl is another step towards a brighter future.

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ HAPPY ADOPTION โ€“ BUDDY! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰Remember Buddy (S15), our lovable boy whose tail wagged with so much enthusiasm that his wh...
03/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ HAPPY ADOPTION โ€“ BUDDY! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰

Remember Buddy (S15), our lovable boy whose tail wagged with so much enthusiasm that his whole body joined in? ๐Ÿ˜‚โค๏ธ

Well, that happy little body has an even bigger reason to wiggle nowโ€ฆ

Buddy has been adopted by the Meyer family! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’™

From waiting for someone to notice just how much love he had to give, to finally having a family to call his own - this is exactly the happy ending we wished for Buddy.

A huge thank you to the Meyer family for choosing adoption and giving this special boy his forever home. May your years together be filled with adventures, cuddles, unconditional love and, of course, plenty of those famous full-body tail wags! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Every adoption makes space for another animal in need. If Buddy's happy ending has inspired you, perhaps your new best friend is already waiting for you at our SPCA.

๐Ÿ“ž 016 422 1505
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

๐…๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ง ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญAnimals cannot tell us when they are suffering, but they often show us...
03/09/2026

๐…๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ง ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐ž ๐’๐ฎ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ

Animals cannot tell us when they are suffering, but they often show us through their condition and behaviour.

Recognising the signs of neglect early can make the difference between an animal continuing to suffer and receiving the help it needs.

Here are five common signs to look out for:

1. Poor Body Condition

If an animal's ribs, spine or hip bones are clearly visible, or the animal appears weak and underweight, it may not be receiving enough food or proper care.

2. No Access to Clean Water or Suitable Shelter

Every animal needs fresh drinking water every day and protection from the weather. Animals left without shade in summer, shelter in winter, or clean water may be suffering unnecessarily.

3. Untreated Injuries or Illness

Open wounds, severe skin conditions, limping, heavy parasite infestations, persistent coughing, discharge from the eyes or nose, or obvious pain should never be ignored.

4. Living in Unsanitary Conditions

An area heavily contaminated with faeces, urine, rubbish or hazardous objects can seriously affect an animal's health and wellbeing.

5. Signs of Distress or Fear

Animals that appear extremely frightened, withdrawn, aggressive through fear, or are constantly tied up without proper care may be experiencing neglect or poor welfare.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ?

If you believe an animal may be suffering, don't ignore it.

Report your concerns to the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA as soon as possible. Even if you are unsure, it is always better to report your concerns so that they can be assessed.

๐Ÿ“ž Contact us: 016 422 1505

Our Inspectors will investigate every complaint and take the appropriate action in accordance with the law.

Together, we can give vulnerable animals the protection they deserve.

๐—” ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—–๐—” ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟWhen most people think of the SPCA, they think of rescued cats and dogs waiting fo...
02/09/2026

๐—” ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—–๐—” ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ

When most people think of the SPCA, they think of rescued cats and dogs waiting for loving homes. But before many of those animals arrive safely at our SPCA, there is an SPCA Inspector working behind the scenes.

No two days are ever the same.

An Inspector's day can begin with a report of an injured animal, followed by a cruelty investigation, checking on the welfare of neglected animals, educating pet owners, assisting the South African Police Service with an animal-related matter, and ending with an emergency rescue long after normal office hours.

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—น๐˜†

Our Inspectors respond to a wide range of complaints, including:

- Animal cruelty and neglect.
- Injured or distressed animals.
- Animals without adequate food, water or shelter.
- Abandonment.
- Welfare concerns involving livestock and other animals.

Every complaint is assessed and investigated in accordance with the Animals Protection Act and other applicable legislation.

๐™€๐™™๐™ช๐™˜๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™จ ๐™›๐™ž๐™ง๐™จ๐™ฉ

Many cases are resolved through education and guidance.

Where owners are willing to cooperate, Inspectors work with them to improve the welfare of their animals by providing advice, issuing welfare notices where necessary, and conducting follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.

Our goal is always to improve the lives of animals wherever possible.

๐™’๐™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™š๐™ง ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™๐™š๐™™

Where serious cruelty or neglect is found, SPCA Inspectors have legal powers under the Animals Protection Act. These powers may include:

- Opening criminal cases.
- Seizing animals when permitted by law.
- Applying for warrants where required.
- Arresting offenders in specific circumstances provided for in the legislation.

Every decision is made in accordance with the law and with the welfare of the animal as the highest priority.

๐˜ผ ๐™Ÿ๐™ค๐™— ๐™™๐™ง๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™–๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ

Being an SPCA Inspector is not an ordinary job. It requires dedication, resilience and compassion.

Our Inspectors witness both the worst and the best of humanity every day. While they often see heartbreaking cases of neglect and cruelty, they also experience the joy of seeing rescued animals recover and begin new lives with loving families.
The work is demanding, but every animal helped makes it worthwhile.

Thank you to the dedicated Inspectors of the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, who work tirelessly to protect animals and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

๐Ÿพ Meet Mischief! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’™Mischief (G2) is an adorable 5โ€“6-month-old boy with a beautiful personality, a cuddly natureโ€ฆ and a v...
01/09/2026

๐Ÿพ Meet Mischief! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’™

Mischief (G2) is an adorable 5โ€“6-month-old boy with a beautiful personality, a cuddly natureโ€ฆ and a very important job: making sure you never walk anywhere without him! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿพ

This little guy loves affection and happily soaks up cuddles, but he also has plenty to say. Mischief is a vocal little character who isn't afraid to let you know when he wants your attention.

His funniest habit? Playing with your feet while you're trying to walk! Apparently, ankles are toys and every trip across the room is an opportunity for a game. ๐Ÿ˜น

At just a few months old, Mischief is full of personality, affection and playful kitten energy. He's looking for a family who will enjoy his antics just as much as his cuddles.

If you want a quiet, invisible roommateโ€ฆ keep scrolling. If you want a cuddly little shadow who talks back and attacks your feet, Mischief is waiting! ๐Ÿกโค๏ธ

If you're unable to adopt right now, you can still make a difference by sponsoring Mischief's stay while he waits for his forever home.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sponsor for a week (R100): https://payf.st/iblx7
๐Ÿ‘‰ Sponsor for a month (R500): https://payf.st/2lzs4

๐Ÿ“ž 016 422 1505
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

๐Ÿพ Meet Tulips! โค๏ธTulips (S8) is a beautiful adult girl with a wonderfully soft nature and a heart that's just waiting fo...
01/09/2026

๐Ÿพ Meet Tulips! โค๏ธ

Tulips (S8) is a beautiful adult girl with a wonderfully soft nature and a heart that's just waiting for someone special to discover it. ๐Ÿถ๐ŸŒท

She's a little shy when you first meet her, so Tulips needs someone who understands that the best relationships sometimes take a little time. Give her patience, kindness, and the chance to trust you, and you'll begin to see her beautiful personality shine through.
Behind that shyness is a gentle girl who wants something incredibly simple: to love and be loved. โค๏ธ

Tulips would thrive with a patient family willing to let her settle in at her own pace. Watching her learn that she's safe, loved, and finally home will make every little step worth it.

A big thank you to Nicolette's Dog Parlour for pampering Tulips and helping our beautiful girl look her very best while she waits for her forever family. โœจ๐Ÿ’™

Could you be the person who helps Tulips blossom? ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿก

If you're unable to adopt right now, you can still make a difference by sponsoring Tulips' stay while she waits for her forever home.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sponsor for a week (R100): https://payf.st/iblx7
๐Ÿ‘‰ Sponsor for a month (R500): https://payf.st/2lzs4

๐Ÿ“ž 016 422 1505
โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

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