A little bit about HAWS
Founded in 2000, The Hartbeespoort Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, abused, stray, and neglected animals.
For over two decades, we have provided a safe haven where these animals can heal, recover, and find the loving homes they deserve.
HAWS work tirelessly to reduce suffering, promote responsible pet ownership, and provide second chances for abused and abandoned animals. Through education, sterilization programs, and rehabilitation efforts, they aim to create a world where all animals are treated with kindness and compassion.
We receive no government or municipal funding and rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters.
Donations and fundraising events are the lifeblood of our organisation, enabling us to continue our vital work and expand our reach. Every contribution, big or small, directly impacts the lives of the animals we care for.
We welcome volunteers to assist us in all aspects of sustaining the existence of the shelter, be it hands-on at the kennels or at HAWS fundraisers.
Together, we can make a difference for the voiceless.
Getting Involved
Ways you can help HAWS
Donations keep us serving
Taking care of animals and providing them with shelter, food and medical care is a very expensive exercise. HAWS hosts various fundraising events throughout the year but also relies on cash and food donations from the public.
Donations of food are always very welcome and really appreciated. For the public’s convenience there is a food collection bin at the Village Mall Pick ‘n Pay and at Brits FORD. There are also cash collection tins at the tills in Village Mall Pick ‘n Pay and in other local stores. Please look out for them.
All regular monthly contributions and cash donations are greatly appreciated and are utilized with the utmost integrity. Please help us to help the animals of Hartbeespoort.
Your time and skills Donation
If you have organisational skills and some free time on your hands, it would be great if you were able to organise a fundraising event for and on behalf of HAWS. If you have any great fundraiser ideas or just want to volunteer in any way please contact HAWS.
There is always work to be done at the shelter. We could use your skills!
Tax Benefit for Donations:
By donating to a charity you qualify for a tax benefit. On request, HAWS will issue NPO tax certificates to our donors at the end of each financial year.
What we do
Our Services
Rescuing Pets
Rehabilitation of abandoned, neglected or abused domestic animals.
Spay & Nuter
Our vet is available for bookings for sterilisation of dogs and cats at an affordable rate.
Finding Pets a Home
We have dogs and cats of various ages and breeds desperately looking for a loving home.
What Drives Us
HAWS’ Aims and Objectives
- Reducing the number of animals that come into our kennels by offering sterilization for the animals belonging to underprivileged members of our community.
- Educating the public in the care of domestic animals and raising awareness of the consequences of ignorance and indifference in the treatment of all animals.
- Addressing complaints of animal abuse in the community.
- Rehabilitation of abandoned, neglected or abused domestic animals and re-homing them into loving homes.
- Assist in finding the appropriate facilities for any wildlife or farm animals that need care or attention.
‘We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals’
Immanuel Kant
adopt
Pet Adoption
Adopting a Dog
The adoption fees for dogs: small – R 1000.00 (up to 15Kg), large (over 15Kg) or puppies – R1,200. This includes the first vaccination and deworming as well as the sterilization/castration of the animal.
Home inspections for dogs are required.
Adopting a Cat
The adoption fee for cats is R 600.00. This fee includes the first vaccination, deworming and spay/neutering of the animal upon adoption. Home inspections for cats are not required.
Please follow us on Facebook to see our precious kitties who are looking for homes and contact us
HAWS’ Banking Details:
Account Name: HAWS
Standard Bank,
Brits Branch Code:052546
Account Number: 033183074
Swift: SBZAZAJJ
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WO No. 026 799 NPO
Contact HAWS
Telephone: +27(0)764550322
Email: kennelmanager@haw-s.co.za
Physical Address
Physical Address: Plot 82 A (off R514) Rietfontein Hartbeespoort
Postal Address: PO Box 1217 Ifafi 0260
Kennel Hours:
We are open 365 days of the year from 8:30 to 16:00 – Sundays, Public Holidays included.
Office hours: 8:30 to 16:00 Monday – Friday
We don’t have the capacity to attend to complaints after hours however, if we become aware of an emergency we will do our best to assist.