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Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) is a registered NPO (003-967-NPO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 130001093) established in 1986 with a mission to relieve the suffering of animals living within indigent communities across the Cape Metropole.
ARO is not a pet shelter, but is a welfare veterinary hospital service concentrating on a number of important areas of work including sterilisation and primary health care.
ARO Mobile Clinics are run by registered and experienced AWA’s (Animal Welfare Assistants) which are sent out into extremely poor and indigent communities and informal settlements including, but not limited to, Guguletu, Nyanga, Delft, Browns Farm and similar areas within the wider Cape Metropole.
In addition, ARO runs a fully equipped welfare hospital in Ottery providing welfare services to members of the public earning less than R20 000 gross monthly household income.
Stay informed, make a difference, and help save lives—one animal at a time.
Stay informed, make a difference, and help save lives—one animal at a time.
ARO Charity Shops are directly financing our work for the welfare of the animals. We welcome all donations of household goods.
Our Mobile Clinics work in local townships and informal settlements, focusing on education, health care and sterilisation.
Our Hospital and day clinic focuses on the treatment of sick and suffering animals, from disease to neglect and cruelty.
We need your support!
Donate to ARO and help to relieve the suffering of animals in poor communities.
You can keep in the know with all that we do at ARO by reading our articles below or downloading our monthly newsletter.
We host a number of events every year to help support our local hospitals and mobile clinics . Due to COVID-19, all
physical events and markets have been postponed until further notice, but have a look at our virtual events
Meet Storm, the newest member of our community!Paul is the Pastor at the local church in Jim se Bos, a true hero, he found this sweet pup abandoned during the recent storm. Despite the harsh conditions, Pastor Paul stopped on the side of the road to rescue the frightened little guy.In Paul's words, Storm is a keeper! He didn't hesitate to give this pooch a loving home. What a heartwarming story! Thanks for caring for our furry friends, Pastor Paul. ❤️Storm will be coming to us for regular checkups and sterilisation to ensure his health and well-being. We're so grateful for your compassion and kindness.#AnimalRescueOrganisation #adoptdontshop
It's official! Our World Animal Day Breakfast event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your overwhelming support! We can't wait to celebrate with you. We apologise to those who were unable to secure tickets. Stay tuned for more exciting animal-friendly events coming soon.
So rewarding working with other passionate organisations 🥰 🐶
DROP OFF LOCATION - @Rondebosch Park Market 🐶🐱 Are you decluttering your home? We're on the lookout for unwanted household items in good condition! 🛋️🛏️🪑 Your donations will be sold to raise funds for our Sterilisation Drive. Help us give more furry friends a healthier, happier life. 🐾#donate #animalrescueorganisationcapetown #fundraiser #helpanimals #declutter #community #giveback #sterilisationdrive2024
"What a delightful surprise! 📚We were absolutely thrilled to have the esteemed author, illustrator and artist, Reviva Schermbrucker, visit our Bergvliet charity shop. While browsing our collection, she stumbled upon a copy of her own book, "Toe Oupa Klein was," published in 1994.💕It was an honor to have her chat with our team and even sign the very book she discovered.This heartwarming encounter is a perfect example of why our charity shops are so special. Not only do you find amazing deals on quality items, but you're also supporting a wonderful cause that helps animals in need.🐾🐾Visit our charity shop today and see what treasures await you!"51 Main Road Bergvliet Cape Town 072 491 4398Mon-Fri 09h00-17h00 Saturday 09h00-13h00 Sunday Closed
Girly's Ear Adventure 🐾❤️Our brave girl, Girly, had a little scare with an ear infection. Unfortunately, all the scratching led to a hematoma on her ear flap. Thankfully, her owners brought her in right away, and our amazing vet was able to drain it.Girly might not have been too thrilled about having one side "bandaged up" for a bit, but she's on the mend now with some meds.#Animalhospital #Animalrescueorgansiation #GirlyTheBrave #VetVisit #EarInfection #Recovery
There are many ways you can help ARO from fundraising, volunteering at our events and helping with
maintenance in our facilities to shopping in our charity shops
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Date: 06 September 2023
Please join us