Sidewalk Specials are a mass sterilisation unit and dog rescue based in the township of De Doorns, South Africa. We are PBO approved and can issue Section 18A certificates for donations received. NPC 2017/316326/08, NPO 230-918, PBO 930059565, UK CIC 9957429
Our Mission
Sidewalk Specials works through a culture of respect, education and upliftment, helping township families care for their pets, rather than simply removing them.
Sterilisation clinics
We run bi-weekly sterilisation clinics for impoverished township pet owners, in order to control overpopulation.
Watch Sidewalk Steri Clinic at work!
Steri Clinic Support
We provide free detailed mass sterilisation protocols, resources and advice for other welfare organisations.
Enabling other charities to run sterilisation events and address the issue of pet overpopulation in their areas.
Weekly outreach
We conduct weekly outreaches and check-ups to integrate with the community, earn their trust and respect and educate the youth on a progressive culture of pet ownership and care.
Watch the Sidewalk team hard at work!
EDUCATION
We address the need for education in impoverished communities by providing free, downloadable educational videos and worksheets.
Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Tswana.
Free veterinary care
We provide free vet care with the understanding that sterilisation is mandatory.
Watch the team change the lives of the De Doorns’ township pet population!
Rehoming
We safely rehome dogs from cases of abuse and/or severe neglect where education and upliftment are not possible.
Watch our happy updates from 2024!
kennel outreach
By providing free kennels for families who have sterilised their dogs and proven to be responsible pet owners, we ensure that their animals are safe from the elements.
Watch soggy, cold township dogs receive their new, warm kennels!
