After recognising the immense challenges faced by the dedicated volunteers at Cats Angel Refuge, SAFE is packing vehicles full of animal goodies, ready to travel from KZN to the North-West and deliver life-saving aid!
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa (24 July 2025) – Hope is rekindled and lives are transformed when kind hearts unite to help those struggling with overwhelming circumstances in their fight for good.
After noticing the challenges and financial strain that the Cats Angel Refuge had been facing in Zeerust, Saving Animals through Fostering and Education (SAFE) is embarking on a mission to deliver hope where it is needed most.
“We’re packing our vehicles with blankets, food, and essential supplies — then driving across provinces to deliver life-saving aid,” SAFE said.
The KwaZulu-Natal-based organisation will be on the road to Zeerust from 1 August and is currently raising funds for animal food, blankets, vet care, fuel and logistics as well as sanctuary operations.
According to the SAFE team, Cats Angel Refuge is more than a shelter.
“It’s a sanctuary where animals find healing, people discover hope, and dignity is restored with every act of compassion. But right now, they’re in urgent need of support. Food is running low. Vet bills are mounting. And winter is biting down hard.”
Cats Angel Rescue volunteers Karen and Joanne cover a huge area, encompassing over 40 villages in the Ramotshe Moiloa area, where unemployment is rife and need is great.
“They deal with everything from dogs, cats, donkeys, pigs, even wildlife … any animal suffering. Karen and Joanne are their only chance. They are an open admission centre – which means they do not turn away any animal in need,” SAFE said.
They currently have 122 animals in the shelter, and SAFE is appealing to the general public to help them make this heartfelt trek the best one yet.
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You can join the mission by sponsoring a kilometre, packing a blanket, or helping stock the food bowls. Every rand builds hope — and every donor becomes an Angel on this road.
“Every kilometre we travel, every bowl of food, every warm blanket, is powered by your generosity.”
For more information, visit the SAFE Facebook page or the BackaBuddy campaign to donate.
Sources: SAFE
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