NearMe lists 260 animal shelters and SPCA branches across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (81), Western Cape (72) and KwaZulu-Natal (23). 94% of these entries include a phone number and 73% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 260 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre75 R104, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng+27 82 677 8084 / Website / Directions
- Kitty And Puppy Haven37 Modderfontein Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27 60 582 1771 / Directions
- Delenitor Animal Lodge and Equestrian Centre553 R631, Boschkop Rd, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 71 671 5323 / Website / Directions
- Kempton Park SPCA130 Fitter Rd, Kempton Park, Gauteng+27 11 975 6537 / Website / Directions
- Tshwane SPCA316 Petroleum St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 803 5219 / Website / Directions
- La Brie Kennels, Cattery and Pet StorePlot 61 40th Ave, Centurion, Gauteng+27 86 053 6635 / Website / Directions
- SPCA Rustenburg11 Escom St, Rustenburg, North West+27 14 592 3181 / Website / Directions
- Cape of Good Hope SPCA1 First Rd, Grassy Park, Western Cape+27 21 700 4140 / Website / Directions
- Germiston Bedfordview SPCA12 Junction Rd, Germiston, Gauteng+27 81 399 1781 / Directions
- Animal Welfare Society StellenboschDevon Valley Rd, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 21 883 9129 / Website / Directions
- Sandton SPCA11 9th St, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 444 7730 / Website / Directions
- Fourways Vet Cattery1A Jangada St, Fish Hoek, Western Cape+27 76 779 8667 / Directions
- Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark SPCA66 General Smuts Rd, Vereeniging, Gauteng+27 16 422 1505 / Website / Directions
- SPCA Pietermaritzburg235 Woodhouse Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal+27 33 386 9267 / Website / Directions
- Kloof and Highway S.P.C.A.29 Village Rd, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 764 1212 / Website / Directions
- SPCA25 Mc Gregor St, Bloemfontein, Free State+27 51 447 3801 / Website / Directions
- White River SPCA2 Tungsten Rd, White River, Mpumalanga+27 13 750 0240 / Website / Directions
- SPCA Mafikeng1344 River Crescent (old entrance to Cooke's Lake), Mafikeng, North West+27 18 381 0374 / Website / Directions
- Elephant WhispersR40, Hazyview, Mpumalanga+27 82 498 4683 / Website / Directions
- Paws Resort Kennels and Cattery267 Stirrup Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27 87 803 5820 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The animal shelters and SPCA branches we hold are spread across 150 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (14), Tshwane (10), Johannesburg (7), Midrand (7), Centurion (7) and Randburg (6).
Animal shelters and SPCA branches by province
How the 260 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 81 | Tshwane (10), Centurion (7) and Midrand (7) |
| Western Cape | 72 | Cape Town (13), Noordhoek (3) and Hermanus (3) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 23 | Hillcrest (4), Durban (3) and Howick (2) |
| Eastern Cape | 18 | Gqeberha (4), Kariega (3) and Makhanda (2) |
| Mpumalanga | 13 | eMalahleni (2), Evander (1) and Secunda (1) |
| North West | 12 | Hartbeespoort (2), Schweizer-Reneke (1) and Mafikeng (1) |
| Free State | 9 | Bloemfontein (3), Bethlehem (2) and Odendaalsrus (1) |
| Limpopo | 7 | Capricorn District Municipality (2), Lephalale (1) and Modimolle Local Municipality (1) |
| Northern Cape | 3 | Kimberley (2) and Kuruman (1) |
22 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 260 entries, 94% list a phone number, 73% a website and 93% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Johannesburg 28
- Pretoria 21
- Cape Town 26
Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters and SPCA branches does NearMe list?
We have 260 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (81).
Which towns have the most animal shelters and SPCA branches?
In our listings, Cape Town (14), Tshwane (10) and Johannesburg (7) have the most entries.
How many animal shelters and SPCA branches are there in Gauteng?
We have 81 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (10), Centurion (7) and Midrand (7).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.