Flooding devastates Cape Town animal welfare hospital

Venecia Valentine

A powerful storm battering Cape Town has caused severe damage to the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, flooding parts of its hospital facilities and destroying vital food supplies for rescue animals and vulnerable pets.

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through the organisation’s property overnight, leaving sections of its veterinary hospital and storage areas waterlogged as severe weather continues impacting the Western Cape.

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According to the Animal Welfare Society, large amounts of donated food meant for:

• sick animals
• rescue pets
• and animals awaiting adoption

have been badly damaged.

Rescue teams continue helping animals despite storm chaos

Despite the difficult conditions, emergency response teams have continued operating throughout the storm.

Staff members have reportedly been:

• rescuing distressed animals
• assisting struggling pet owners
• caring for abandoned pets
• managing emergency veterinary cases
• trying to limit further flood damage

“Our teams are exhausted, but we refuse to stop helping animals in need,” the organisation said in an urgent public appeal.

Emergency donations urgently needed

The organisation is now asking the public to assist with emergency relief efforts as ongoing rain and damp conditions continue creating challenges for animals in their care.

Urgently needed supplies include:

• dog food
• cat food
• bird food
• rabbit food
• blankets
• towels
• feeding bowls
• cat litter trays
• cat litter

The society warned that keeping bedding dry has become increasingly difficult due to the ongoing wet weather.

Cape Town donation drop-off points

Residents wanting to assist can drop off donations at:

• 📍 43 Woodbury Road, Kenwyn
• 📍 GummieBears Creche, Plumstead
• 📍 The Pelican Restaurant, Hout Bay
• 📍 Forest Drive Veterinary Clinic, Pinelands

Financial contributions can also be made directly to the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa using the reference:
“Disaster Relief”

Severe weather continues across the Western Cape

The appeal comes as severe weather continues causing disruption across Cape Town and surrounding areas.

Flooding, fallen trees, damaged roads and power outages have already been reported across several communities as authorities remain on high alert.

The Animal Welfare Society says every donation will directly support animals affected by the disaster and help sustain rescue operations during the ongoing storm crisis.

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