About Us

As a registered non-profit organisation (NPO 159-730), we are unwavering in our commitment to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome sighthounds throughout South Africa. Operating from Cape Town, our reach and compassion extend nationwide, ensuring these elegant dogs are nurtured and protected.
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Our Mission

SRSA is driven by a mission that encompasses:​

  • Rescue and Rehabilitation: We provide urgent care to sighthounds that have been abandoned, mistreated, or abused. Our team is devoted to restoring their health and spirit, preparing them for a new chapter in life.
  • Rehoming and Adoption: We passionately work towards finding loving, permanent homes for each sighthound. We believe in creating harmonious matches between these dogs and adoptive families, ensuring long-term happiness and stability.

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Why Sighthounds Need Us

In South Africa, sighthounds face unique challenges. Often, they are misused for illegal racing, hunting, and betting. While the activities themselves may not directly harm the dogs, the associated mistreatment and neglect have devastating effects. Many sighthounds are kept in deplorable conditions, starved to enhance their prey drive, and those who fail to perform are subjected to horrific fates, including brutal killings or beatings.

This grim reality is what drives our work at SRSA. We strive to rescue these noble animals from such dire situations, provide them with the care and love they desperately need, and educate the public about the humane treatment of all animals.

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Our Approach

  • Networking and Collaboration: We connect with shelters and foster networks across South Africa to identify sighthounds in need and intervene in their plight.
  • ​Community Engagement: SRSA actively engages with communities to raise awareness about the proper care of sighthounds and the cruel realities of their misuse.
  • ​Education and Advocacy: We educate the public on the unique nature of sighthounds, advocating for their welfare and striving to be a voice for these often misunderstood animals.

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Join Our Cause

Your involvement, whether through adoption, volunteering, or donations, can profoundly impact the lives of these sighthounds. Together, we can end their suffering and offer them the life of dignity and love they deserve.

Meet the team

  • Cheryl Campbell

    Chairperson

  • Marisa Buffone

    Board Member

  • Danielle Laity

    Board Member

  • Margaret Roesterhof

    Board Member

  • Francois Irvine

    Board Member

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How You Can Donate

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EVERY DONATION, NO MATTER THE SIZE, HAS A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF SIGHTHOUNDS

Your Impact

Medical Care

From routine check-ups to emergency surgeries, your donation ensures that every sighthound receives the medical attention they need.

Rehabilitation and Training

Support our efforts in rehabilitating sighthounds and preparing them for a new life with loving families.

Shelter and Nourishment

Help us provide a safe haven and nutritious meals for these animals as they await their forever homes.

Awareness and Education

Aid us in our mission to educate the public about the plight of sighthounds and promote responsible pet ownership.