Johannesburg NPO 000-560 and PBO 930006842
OUR WORKING HOURS:
The Head Office (Johannesburg Society) hours are as follows:
Hospital Consulting Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 11:45 & 13:00 – 14:00
Friday – 09:00 – 11:45 & 13:00 – 14:30
Saturday: 08:30 – 11:00 am
We are closed on Sunday’s and public holidays
Office Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30
Friday: 08:30 – 16:00
Saturday: 08:30 – 12:00 (Noon)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
59 Alice Street, Regents Park, Johannesburg, 2197
Postal Address:
P.O Box 7, Rosettenville, 2130
Telephones:
Tel: (011) 435 0672
Online Donations
WE DO NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT, NEITHER LOCAL NOR CENTRAL AND RELY EXCLUSIVELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF THE PUBLIC FOR SUPPORT.
The ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY LEAGUE™ wishes to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind and generous support towards confronting cruelty and promoting the welfare of animals in South Africa.
Direct Deposit
When you make a direct deposit into one of the below accounts, please remember to inform us, by sending us a copy of your deposit or EFT, either by email or fax, as per the contact details for each branch.
Donate
Name: Animal Anti-Cruelty League Johannesburg
Bank: First National Bank
Account Type: Current
Account No.: 50380046810
Branch Code: 250 655
Branch: Rosebank Johannesburg
Deposit ref.: Use your name
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
IBAN Code: 25330550370142561 (First National Bank)
*Swift Code is required for International EFT Transactions
Email: nbod@aacl-jhbnb.co.za
Tel: (011) 435 0672
Welcome to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL), has been caring for and protecting animals since 1956. It is one of South Africa’s largest independent Animal Welfare Organizations, relying entirely on the generosity and goodwill of the animal-loving public for financial support.
We are an organization that gets involved in all aspects of animal welfare: provide shelter for abandoned animals, promote an efficient adoption programme, investigating and prosecute animal cruelty cases, run welfare hospitals for lower income groups, visit underprivileged areas with fully equipped mobile clinics and regularly address schools and clubs on the challenges of animal welfare.
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League Johannesburg is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 000-560), a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930006842). The AACL-JHB has a Level 4 B-BBEE status.
We are reliant on the financial support of the animal loving public who assist us through donations, sponsorships and bequests. Donation in cash and in kind are tax deductible in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act and as a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930006842) we will issue a Section 18A Tax Certificate to bona fide taxpayers who qualify for this deduction.
Our Mission:
Animal Anti-Cruelty League is committed to the ongoing protection of animals in South Africa. It provides shelter for abandoned animals, promotes an efficient adoption programme, prosecutes and investigates animal cruelty cases, runs a welfare hospital and mobile clinics in disadvantaged areas and reaches thousands of primary school learners through its challenging educational programmes.
Please note: The ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY LEAGUE its branches and/or Member Societies are NOT PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS and are certainly not ANIMAL RIGHTISTS.
Our main objectives as per our constitution:
- Provide veterinary care and services including vaccinations and sterilisations, through our hospital and mobile clinics to indigent community
- Provide caring treatment and comfortable shelter for neglected, confiscated and abandoned and unwanted animals that are admitted to our
- Find loving and caring homes through our adoption
- Reunite lost animals with their owners through our lost and found
- Respond to reports of cruelty to animals and confiscate abused or neglected animals and
- Respond to reports of animals that are in distress (Emergency rescues).
- Enforce animal protection laws that protect animals through our Inspectorate.
- Education on the basic rights of animals and responsible pet
- Promote humane and compassionate care of animals through education and awareness programmes.
Animal Hospital
The AACL-JHB Animal Hospital is registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). We offer the following veterinary services through the hospital:
- Primary health care including, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control and sterilisations
- Veterinary consultations
- Veterinary education of being a responsible pet owner
The hospital is fully staffed with registered veterinarians, para veterinarians and support personnel and is equipped to deal in emergency, and general surgeries. The hospital will from time to time accommodate veterinary students, for required elective work.
You can now Apply to Pay with MediWallet at AACL-JHB Animal Hospital!
AACL-JHB Wellness programmes.
Whether you are new to pet ownership, or you have always had a pet in the family, one thing is for sure – as a responsible pet owner you are going to need good pet health programme for your animals.
Preventive care is so important for pets, which is why we have launched our Wellness programmes to assist our community. Our specific Wellness packages of preventive healthcare include regular exams, vaccinations, nutrition, behavior, dental care, microchipping and sterilisation, and can often save you money in the long run.
For more information on any of our wellness programmes call 011 435 0672 or enquiries@aacl-jhbnb.co.za
AACL-JHB Welfare T&Cs apply.
- Pensioners Day
We all know that pets deserve great care, and senior citizens deserve a pets’ love and companionship. With this in mind, our special Wellness Programme for Pensioners is held every Monday and Tuesday afternoon from 13:00 – 14:30pm. Senior clients can now bring their pets for their annual checkups and vaccinations without the hassle of long queues, in the quiet once the hectic morning consultations are finished.
- Pitbulls
From diet and exercise to treatment and care, as a responsible pet owner, there are tons of important things you can do every day to manage your Pitbull’s health and wellness. For special discounts on sterilisation, microchip and vaccination/rabies join our special Pitbull Wellness programme every Thursday and Friday 13:00pm – 14:30pm.
- Senior Pets
It does not matter if you can’t teach your old pet new tricks. Our Senior pet wellness programmes held every Wednesday afternoon from 13:00 – 14:30pm ensures your golden oldie lives the longest and healthiest life possible.
Outreach
Our mobile clinic visits disadvantaged communities where there is no or limited access to veterinary care.
These outreach visits are an extension of our animal hospital and promote the health and welfare of animals in our community.
Services provided during these visits include:
- Primary health care including vaccination, internal and external parasite
- Educating the community on responsible pet ownership, and the importance of sterilisation and the prevention of cruelty to
- Removal of animals to our hospital for treatment when
Kennel Services:
The AACL JHB can accommodate 300 companion animals and provides shelter for unwanted, stray and abandoned animals.
These animals are provided for by our kennel staff and offer water, nutritious food, shelter and access to veterinary care. AACL JHB relies on its dedicated staff who work tirelessly 365 days a year to care for unwanted, abandoned and abused animals.
Shelters
The AACL JHB provides shelter for many dogs and cats. Pets in our care are mostly strays and animals given up for adoption. We also have confiscated animals, which once signed over or released to ourselves, have new homes found for them.
Adoptions
All possible attempts are made to find suitable homes for the hundreds of dogs and cats in our care, awaiting adoption. Efforts are made to match potential new owners to a suitable new pet, as well as ensuring that the new homes are suitable for the pet’s requirements. Before any animal in our care is released to a new home, the prospective home is inspected to ensure that it meets with our adoption requirements.
Inspectorate:
The Inspectorate is the law enforcement unit of AACL-JHB, and its main task is to investigate the suspected neglect and cruelty to animals and then take appropriate action. Our highly trained Inspectors may bring criminal charges against offenders, when education fails, to alleviate the cause of the problem.
The AACL-JHB Inspectors duties include:
- Rescuing animals in need
- Investigate cases of suspected animal abuse, cruelty and neglect and prosecuting when required.
- Act on animal-related complaints from the public
- Inspecting the condition of animals in establishments in which animals are kept, including, pet shops, grooming parlours, animal exhibitions and security companies.
- Providing education on responsible pet ownership
- Monitoring the welfare of animals used in entertainment
Education: Schools Programme
Our Education Officer presents educational programmes to Gauteng schools to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. The students are educated on the correct care, feeding, and humane treatment of companion animals. School groups are encouraged to regularly visit our premises to get on-site exposure to animal welfare.
Pawcademy
Our onsite training facility with a key focus on education and training in Animal Welfare, these include:
- Training and upskilling of staff
- Educating and training both corporate and private volunteers, in responsible pet ownership through structured programs.
- Upskilling and education of at-risk children and the community in responsible pet ownership.
- Literacy Programme
WOULD YOU LIKE US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL?
Charity Shop
AACL-JHB charity shop, sells a variety of donated second–hand goods including:
- Clothing
- Household goods, kitchenware, small electrical appliances
- Home and office furniture
- Linen and curtains
- Toys, sports equipment
- Small electrical appliances
- Books, CD’s and DVD’s – and much more
The Charity Shop through servicing the immediate community provides valuable income for AACL-JHB.
