The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) is a non-profit making organisation, and does not receive a subsidy from the government. The AACL has been protecting and caring for animals since 1956. It is the second biggest independent animal welfare organisation in South Africa, and relies entirely upon the generosity and goodwill of the animal-loving public for financial support.
Many phone calls are received daily, from the public, relating to animals that need help. The AACL’s reactive and proactive inspectorate respond to all complaints within 24 hours and take the necessary action. They have always preferred the method of education before prosecution and where necessary, inspectors readily impart advice to the public, which will assist them in the correct care of their animals. In some instances, it is necessary for the inspectorate to confiscate animals and depending on the circumstances, the League may prosecute the owner under the Animals Protection Act.
If you would like to report a case of cruelty to an animal, or would like an AACL inspector to visit you, please contact your nearest AACL Branch.
The League also runs special projects. Their mobile clinics regularly visit disadvantaged areas and treat animals in need at a minimal fee. Awareness campaigns, which address issues such as the importance of sterilisation, are ongoing and it is mandatory that every pet is sterilised by the AACL, before being re-homed. Many schools visit our headquarters and our inspectors and education officers visit schools regularly, to educate learners on the importance of animal welfare issues and pet care responsibilities.
Their aim is to prevent and eliminate all cruelty to all animals, whether arising from ignorance, neglect or deliberate cruelty, and to alleviate suffering by such cruelty.
Visit www.aacl.co.za for more information.