Garden Route SPCA

Emergency Rescues

“When animals are trapped or in danger, we step in — with skill, courage, and care.”

From cats stuck in trees to horses caught in drains, rescues can happen anywhere — from rooftops to rivers, drains to fields. These emergencies often call for more than compassion: they require qualified Inspectors, special equipment, and strong partnerships with firefighters, law enforcement, and the public.

Every rescue is different, but the goal is always the same — to free an animal from danger, prevent suffering, and restore safety. Day or night, rain or shine, we step in wherever lives are at risk.

Portrait of a sad straystreet dog in a box