A huge animal welfare effort in Mitchells Plain has helped give 103 cats a healthier future while also preventing thousands of unwanted litters down the line.
Cape Town, South Africa (25 June 2026) – Rescue is Life, Foster Love Animal Rescue (FLAR), and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA recently did a good thing!
The animal welfare trio joined forces for a mass cat sterilisation drive, offering the service free of charge to Mitchells Plain community members who may not have otherwise been able to afford it.
The initiative took place at Hazeldene Primary School Hall in Portlands, where the day started at 7 am and only wrapped up at 8 pm. By the end of it, 103 cats had been sterilised – 34 males and 69 females. The organisations are calling it a record-breaking day!
“We arrived in the dark and we left in the dark working tirelessly…” shared FLAR. “Mitchell’s Plain community members who could not afford sterilisation had the privilege of being assisted with this initiative.”
Beyond sterilisation, each cat also received vaccinations, a rabies vaccine, tick and flea treatment, a microchip and a bag of food to take home to help with recovery. Many families benefited from the access to essential pet care that would otherwise have been out of reach.
It was also a big step forward in tackling cat overpopulation in a practical but compassionate way.
Sterilisation is one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of unwanted litters and, in turn, help prevent kittens from being abandoned, dumped or left without homes. One hundred and three sterilisations in a single day can have a massive ripple effect that protects thousands of animals in the future.
The City of Cape Town generously covered the cost of 70 sterilisations, while the three organisations raised funds to pay for the rest. There was also support from donors, volunteers and sponsors who helped make the day possible.
The organisations also praised the EnviroVet CVC team, who carried out the sterilisations, as well as the community volunteers and animal lovers who helped keep the day running smoothly.
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“Organisations are coming together to make big changes and curb the overpopulation crises and it’s such a beautiful thing that so many non-profits are pushing so hard despite the challenges.” Rescue is Life shared with us.
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