By Law Workshop
April 2023 CAWF was represented at a workshop held to discuss a proposed regulated breeding Bill to be introduced by DA Member of Parliament Hannah Winkler. A host of subjects related to responsible pet care were discussed and we look forward to more news on the...
City and CAWF urge calm amid tensions over dog attacks
CITY OF CAPE TOWN MEDIA RELEASE The recent escalation in dog attacks, but also the latest attack on three pit-bulls in Athlone is cause for concern. The City and the Cape Animal Welfare Forum are appealing for calm – and responsible dog ownership. ‘The debate has been...
Animal Welfare should not be stripped of funding opportunities
CITY OF CAPE TOWN 7 OCTOBER 2022 STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH Animal Welfare should not be stripped of funding opportunities The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has chosen to exclude animal welfare as a priority...
World Animal Day 2021
LINK: https://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/ The PAWS-A-WHILE ADOPTION FAIR, supporting the members of the Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF), held a wonderful fundraising market and dog show in De Waal Park, Cape Town on Sunday 3 October to honour World Animal Day. Over...
Mass Animals Sterilisation Project (MASP)
Once again, CAWF would like to extend thanks to City Health for the donation received to sterilise 1500 animals in the Tafelsig area. These ongoing contributions are a tremendous help in the on-going battle reduce animal suffering. Read more hereCity supports animal adoption
The Cape Animal Welfare Forum(CAWF) together with the City’s Safety and Security Directorate will once again work together to promote and support animal adoption. Read more on the City of Cape Town websiteCity of Cape Town to target dogfighting rings with newly formed team
Capetonians have always undying love for their four-legged friends, with a majority of families around the Province having either one or more pets, which is usually a dog. However, there are a few individuals around the city that use their k-9 friends for more...
City of Cape Town Covid-19 Feeding Campaign Winter 2020
STATEMENT FROM CAWF The members of the Cape Animal Welfare Forum extend their sincerest thanks to the City of Cape Town for the continued support for the welfare of sick and suffering animals living within the Cape Metropole. This includes assistance with...