If you’re looking for a story to restore your faith in humanity and the power of miracles, this is it! “Hope finally arrived in Zeerust” in the form of a 4-ton truck brimming with life-saving aid to the Cats Angel Refuge by a fellow charity, whose impact was so profound that generous donors cleared its own outstanding vet bills, leaving the humble heroes in tears of disbelief and gratitude!
Zeerust, South Africa (05 August 2025) – Hope finally found its way to Zeerust, and oh man, was it a sight to behold!
Almost two weeks ago, Good Things Guy shared about how Saving Animals through Fostering and Education (SAFE) was on a mission to deliver hope to the Cats Angel Refuge in Zeerust by travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to the North West province to deliver them life-saving aid.
Well, last Thursday, it finally happened!
A 4-ton truck loaded to the top with goods made its way and safely arrived at Cats Angel Refuge, an animal welfare organisation that covers a massive 7,400 square kms in the area, and is the only rescue for dogs, cats, donkeys, cattle, pigs and wildlife.
“We hoped to bring awareness as well and grow supporters for the work they do, so help is more regular. Shaun was meant to travel up – BUT when the load far exceeded any weight our car, even with a trailer, could pull A.Shak (PTY) Ltd stepped in and donated the trucking ability and covered all costs from Durban to Johannesburg – then onwards to Zeerust in a 4-ton Truck,” SAFE shared in a post.
From kilos and kilos of pet food to warm blankets and cleaning supplies, various companies donated towards the cause, bringing much-needed relief and joy to countless animals in need.
In another thoughtful gesture, SAFE also launched a BackABuddy campaign to help with funds to cover vet bills, electricity, staff wages and running expenses, which has been paid out to Cat Angel Refuge.
“All I can say is HOPE when we needed it most arrived in the form of angels in KZN who cared about us in Zeerust,” said a grateful Joanne Wilson of Cat Angel Rescue.
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And if you thought that was touching… the story gets even better! Generous donors moved by SAFE’s kindness and invaluable work miraculously cleared the animal charity’s Westville Veterinary Hospital and Montclair vet accounts that very same day!
“The team are in shock. We are still crying in relief and utter disbelief. In three years, this has never happened. And thank you is just not enough. To those who saw our post for help and donated – EVERY amount has meant so much and helped us pay for kennels, and get some vital items like deworming meds,” SAFE wrote.
The SAFE team further added that because of this generosity, they won’t have to compromise or choose this month.
“We can vet treat, and we can feed, and we can make sure an animal does not die from Biliary. Because of you, 100s more are saved this month. Because of you, so much suffering is avoided. And because of you, our souls are spared the agony of choices we no longer have to face.
“Thank you is just not enough – but on behalf of the whole SAFE team and EVERY animal that has been saved and that has a future because of you – THANK YOU.”
Sources: SAFE
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