At a company site in Mahikeng, a small colony of feral cats has become part of the family. They even have their own cat crossing!
North West, South Africa (15 January 2026) – For the past six months, instead of being chased off or treated as an unwanted nuisance as feral cats sadly often are, these kitties have been lovingly cared for by the people who work at the Mahikeng-based business.
We love it when compassion for animals shines through in unexpected places!
Recently, the company enlisted the help of Cat Angel Refuge to perform a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programme, which will save their resident colony from growing with more hungry mouths to feed. Most of the cats have been safely trapped and sterilised, with two more to go. Once that happens, the colony will be stable, which is exactly what responsible care looks like.
What makes our hearts melt most is how fully the company stepped in to make these kitties at home. They’ve covered every cost themselves from sterilisation, full vaccinations, tick and flea treatment, deworming, and even the travel expenses for the rescue team.
They’ve even put up a ‘cat crossing’ on the property! A proper guardhouse gives them shelter, and they’ve been officially ‘employed’ as pest control. They’re protected, fed, and respected as part of the space.
A dedicated staff member makes sure the cats never go without food, and the company uses the opportunity to educate employees about animal welfare and compassion. They send weekly updates to Cat Angel Refuge and have supported the organisation for more than five years!
“They asked for no recognition. No tags. No praise. No spotlight. And maybe that says everything. From our exhausted, often jaded, but deeply grateful hearts – thank you for choosing care over convenience. For proving that compassion still exists, even when no one is watching,” shares the Cat Angel Refuge.
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Many local businesses and community members have ‘adopted’ feral colonies of their own. They show up with food, pay for vet visits when required, and prioritise sterilisation to combat the growing number of stray cats without homes. It’s more proof that South Africa is an animal-loving nation, and that’s something to be so proud of!
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