What we do

We exist to:

• lessen the suffering of abandoned, injured and abused dogs and cats by rescuing them, providing for their well being and placing them into loving homes;
• reduce the numbers of unwanted animals by providing free sterilisations in disadvantaged communities;
• provide humane education to the people to create an awareness of the moral and ethical treatment of the animals whose world we share.

We strive to meet the needs of our underprivileged communities, namely Masiphumelele and Redhill Informal Settlements, and Ocean View and Mountain View Townships, by:
• providing primary health care such as vaccinations, deworming and internal parasite control;
• offering free sterilisations for the domestic animals;
• providing a scheduled, daily Mobile Clinic offering basic health care and food to the domestic animals;
• and establish an essential working relationship to protect the rights of the domestic animals and empowering and supporting through effective education, guidance and follow-up.The desperate need of the animals in the abovementioned areas has resulted in TEARS growing at a rate not imagined.

TEARS is managed by a committee comprising the directors of the company. The directors are fully involved in the running of the organisation. We employ a staff compliment of 24 individuals from the local community and depend on our dedicated volunteers to help with the running of our shelter. On an average day, we care for 170 dogs and puppies and 130 cats and kittens, providing them with food, shelter, veterinary care, exercise and positive interaction with people.

Prospective owners are interviewed to ensure suitability, and each home is visited to confirm compliance with our conditions. TEARS is very proactive in finding homes by taking animals to craft markets, exhibitions and other venues. TEARS responds to calls from the public, throughout the Peninsula, when they encounter injured or abandoned animals requiring help.