One voice for animals in the Cape
The Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF) is an informal body of registered nongovernmental NGO’s working to regulate animal welfare in the Western Cape, and to sustain an effective partnership with the City of Cape Town and Provincial Government.About us
CAWF originally started in 2006, when there came about a need for animal welfare organisations to work smarter, not harder!
A few charities met informally to discuss the provision of clinics, campaigns and general needs within the animal welfare sector, particularly relating to the provision of mobile clinics within township and informal areas. This enabled a collaborative approach by organisations who were able to support each other in a variety of ways, as well as developing healthy communications and attitudes to work that was required.
In 2012, the City of Cape Town met with organisations and requested that CAWF became a constituted body, regulated and formalised in order to “speak with one voice” to the City. In response to this request, the CAPE ANIMAL WELFARE FORUM (CAWF) was born.
Since then the City of Cape Town has supported the animal welfare sector extensively, supporting CAWF driven initiatives, assisting with much needed sterilisation campaigns and wellness projects.
CAWF members extend their sincerest thanks to the City of Cape Town for the continued support shown over the years.


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