AACL

Have a heart and give a home to a fur child

For more than 60 years the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) Durban and Pietermaritzburg has been promoting animal welfare in KwaZulu-Natal, yet many people have never heard of them or even know what they do.

AACL Durban was founded in 1959 by Joyce Northend in Durban North with a mere 8 shillings and sixpence! With the support of a small handful of enthusiastic volunteers, she started with her primary objective of sterilising domestic animals. Following her passionate and dedicated efforts, the AACL has been caring for and protecting animals in the Greater Durban Area ever since.

In February 2012, the League’s two properties in residential Durban North were sold and the branch relocated to its current beautiful location at Artesia Farm in Leckhampton Valley, 15 minutes outside Hillcrest. During 2014, AACL’s Pietermaritzburg Branch was closed and amalgamated with the Durban branch, being ideally situated midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

The primary objective of the AACL is “to promote kindness and eliminate cruelty to all animals”. Services include Sterilisation; Investigating cases of animal cruelty and neglect; Rescue and adoptions; Feral cat colonies; Education and Mobile Dipping.
“We do our work quietly, but our impact is enormous. We receive no government funding. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of our supporters. If you can help us in any way, we would be delighted to hear from you,” said AACL general manager Dave Rogers.

To adopt an animal visit the Highway Mail’s Education Feature page, or phone 031 736 9093 for more information. You can also follow the AACL on Facebook @ AACLDurban or IG @aacl_dbn

Alaska – an 8-year-old female who has been with AACL for many years. Alaska’s size is intimidating to most but all she wants is love and cuddles, and the AACL would love to see her go into a loving family after been with them for so many years.
Alaska – an 8-year-old female who has been with AACL for many years. Alaska’s size is intimidating to most but all she wants is love and cuddles, and the AACL would love to see her go into a loving family after been with them for so many years.
Lucky – A very handsome boy who is close on 3 years. Lucky has also been with the AACL for a while and it’s time he found his forever family.
Lucky – A very handsome boy who is close on 3 years. Lucky has also been with the AACL for a while and it’s time he found his forever family.
Rosy – Rosy is one of the many cats that live in the AACL’s Cat Haven, and the organisation would love to find a loving home for her. Rosy is a shy girl but has the sweetest loving nature when she gets to know you.
Rosy – Rosy is one of the many cats that live in the AACL’s Cat Haven, and the organisation would love to find a loving home for her. Rosy is a shy girl but has the sweetest loving nature when she gets to know you.

To enquire about the animals needing homes, please call 031 736 9093 for more information. You can also follow the AACL on Facebook @ AACLDurban or IG @aacl_dbn

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