Animal Welfare Teams Combine Forces Across Four Communities for World Spay Day
Good Things Guy | 17.02.2026 15:00
More than 350 cats and dogs will receive sterilisation, vaccinations and microchips this World Spay Day thanks to four organisations banding together.
Cape Town, South Africa (17 February 2026) – In celebration of World Spay Day on 25 February, the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, along with TEARS, AFRIPAW and TAH have partnered up to roll out a large-scale outreach campaign in Vrygrond, Hillview, Seawinds and Lavender Hill.
The drive will run from Monday, 23 February, through Wednesday, 25 February, aligning with the global awareness day that shines an important light on responsible pet ownership and sterilisation.
Pet sterilisation is one of the most effective and humane ways to regulate pet populations. Without it, communities quickly face rising numbers of unwanted litters, stretched household resources and, too often, animals ending up abandoned or neglected.
By combining sterilisation with vaccinations and microchipping, the campaign ensures pets across four communities will be healthier, safer and easier to reunite with their families if they go missing.
“This project would not be possible without the commitment of our veterinarians, para-veterinary professionals, dedicated support staff and volunteers,” said Allan Perrins, spokesperson for the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, at a recent World Spay Day planning meeting, “Their expertise and tireless efforts are instrumental to the success of this campaign.”
The organisers say residents in the beneficiary communities have shown strong support and enthusiasm for the initiative, something that makes a real difference when running an outreach like this one. Sterilisation campaigns only succeed when communities participate, actually bring their pets forward and understand the long-term value of the intervention.
“I feel privileged to be part of this ambitious project, which offers enormous benefits for both pets and their owners,” said Perrins. “I have personally committed to covering the cost of the first pet to be sterilised by our team and I encourage Cape Town’s pet lovers and the City of Cape Town to contribute towards the costs of the campaign. By doing so, supporters will enable our operational team to focus fully on delivering services to communities where they are needed most.”
