Kerneelsie Cares NPC

23/06/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing the Kerneelsie TNR Charter
At Kerneelsie, we are deeply committed to managing and stabilising community feral cat colonies through humane Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT REMOVE CATS!

Because our feral programme’s sterilisations are sponsored and we volunteer our services; we are implementing an official Kerneelsie TNR Charter.
This is to ensure clarity, safety, and a unified veterinary standard.
Going forward, public requests to alter or dictate our surgical protocols—including cosmetic choices or specific ear-tipping styles—will not be accommodated.

Here is what you need to know about the science and practice of ear-tipping:
The Global Standard vs. The South African Practice
An ear-tip is a universally recognised, painless indicator that a community cat has already been sterilised and Rabies vaccinated. It prevents the extreme stress of a cat being re-trapped and put under anaesthesia a second time.

The Global Practice: Internationally, organisations like Alley Cat Allies remove the top 1 cm of the left ear for all cats.
** The South African Standard: The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) guidelines recognise a flat, straight-line cut to identify sterilised cats.
To assist caretakers with colony demographics and health tracking:
** Left Ear Tip: Sterilised Males - ** Right Ear Tip: Sterilised Females

Flat Cuts Only—No "Custom" Styles
We often get requests for V-nicks, notches, or minimal clips to preserve aesthetics. Per SAVA guidelines, the ear must be cut flat and straight. Notches and nicks mimic natural battle wounds from fighting and cannot be reliably identified from a distance. A clean, straight line is the only definitive way to show a cat is cared for.

Our Financial Policy
Kerneelsie covers the cost of trapping, transport and sterilisation. If a property owner or community member refuses our standardised, SAVA-aligned ear-tipping protocol, they will immediately assume full financial responsibility for the private veterinary costs, including trapping and petrol expenses.

Thank you for respecting our team, sponsors, veterinary partners, and the protocols that allow us to save lives efficiently.

23/06/2026

❤️🐈 Thank you🐾♥️🐶

By now I think everyone knows about Nina Swart s fundraiser in Boston Bellville where she bakes cupcakes to help cats in need. She helps a lot of cats of private people and also people who fosters or people who needs to find homes for cats. Someone anonymous 💓 started our Style with Purpose bracelet fundraiser (Thank you🤗🌸💓) and now she just build on that. Selling and making bracelets, always looking out for us in her area if someone wants to donate items. She's always busy with something "cat" 😄❤️
Please support her if you ever see her advertise that she's baking. The money will definitely end up helping a cat or 7. To her and everyone who supports her and also to the lovely lady who paid extra for her cupcakes so that the money can be donated to us... Thank you so much, we cannot do anything if we didn't have support of dear friends. 🌸💓🙏🏻😽🐶🐾 TYL🙏🏻♥️🐾

22/06/2026

🧡PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE GOOD CARE OF YOUR ANIMALS WHEN YOU CROSS THE RAINBOW 🌈 🧡
BEFORE ITS TOO LATE🙏🧡

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

To Catch a Miracle: The Story of Hope/Liam (Part 5) 🐾

The Big Breakthrough…❣️
Hey everyone, Liam here!
I have a confession to make. Lately, my sunny room has felt less like a temporary fortress and more like... well, home.

Mammakat has been doing this thing where she sits with me, brings the yummy soft food, and gives me these incredibly relaxing head scratches.
For weeks, I tried to keep my tough, feral warrior exterior intact. A warrior doesn't go soft, right?

But today, Mammakat was petting me, and something weird happened inside my chest. It started as a tiny rumble. Then it grew. Before I knew it, I was vibrating.
I PURRED. My very first one!

Mammakat froze, and I swear I saw a happy tear in her eye. I tried to act cool, like, "Yeah, I meant to do that," but honestly? It felt amazing. It’s a lot of work being a fierce, independent shadow all the time. Turns out, being a loved house kitty who purrs like a little sports car is a much better gig.

I’m officially taking the leap, guys. My wild days are behind me. I’m officially a lap cat in training.

22/06/2026

Dear Kerneelsie Cares Friends,

We are thrilled to see the Rockstars growing and thriving, bringing immense joy to our lives. As they continue to grow, it is essential that we provide them with a stimulating environment that encourages physical activity. To achieve this, we aim to expand their living space, incorporating more carpeted areas to complement the existing tile flooring. While tile is practical for our West Coast home due to the high levels of sand, it poses a slipping hazard for the Rockstars, leading to falls and splits. We have already introduced carpets in select rooms and wish to extend this to other areas. We kindly request that if you, or someone you know, in Cape Town, Paarl, Swartland (Malmesbury, Moorreesburg, Riebeek Kasteel), or the West Coast has gently used, loose carpets in reasonable condition, that is not in use anymore, you consider donating them to the Rockstars.
We would really appreciate it very much. 🩷

22/06/2026

😽🐾 Cupcakes🐾😽

Nakita Joubert is not only a face painter, she's a real artist that will paint something on your face that you would want to frame rather than wash off. 🤭❤️ She also bakes the most beautiful cupcakes on order. Every month Nakita bakes 8 boxes of Cupcakes for us. We want to thank her and everyone who supports us through buying a box of cupcakes. If you have ever bought some of these beautiful delicious cupcakes or would like to buy in future... Leave a heart or a thank you in the comments. Before we can advertise on Facebook, everything was sold out 🙏🏻🐾❤️😽🐶

22/06/2026

❤️😽 SILVIE SOENTJIES SILLIES😽❤️

We had a visit from Silvies former family. Her mommy and sis Kitty are still with them. Rambo and Stompie came with. The little boy with the big smile is Junior. He came to seek help for Silvie after she was bitten by Rambo almost 2 years ago. She was just watching them. I wonder what went through her mind. Just relaxed in my arms. No stres. They didn't know she was still alive. Silvie led us to Rambo, Stompie and Scooby. Rambo was thin then but with education they learned. Now they are so proud of him. All their animals are proudly sterilised now. Stompie has a injury on her left shoulder. The one holding Rambo is Gerhard. He just love animals. I gave him some F10 woundspray and cotten wool. He will wash the injury and put some woundspray on. They also received some food for the dogs and kitties. Life's easier when you have humans that shows an interest in their pets wellbeing., ❤️🙏🏻😽🐾🐶

21/06/2026

MEET HANNES (AND HIS NEW ISTANBUL FAN CLUB!) 😎🐾
If you’ve ever wondered who keeps the numbers balancing behind the scenes at Kerneelsie Cares, meet Hannes! He is our volunteer financial director and the man responsible for keeping all things financial on track.

Right now, he is exploring Istanbul, but soon he will be swapping his city walking shoes for hiking boots to tackle the famous Camino Primitivo in Spain!

First Stop: The Famous Cats of Istanbul 🐈
Istanbul is world-renowned for its street animals—especially its cats, which are looked after, fed, and loved by the entire city. Hannes sent us these incredible photos showing the amazing variety of colours and just how incredibly laid-back these street kitties are. They are living their absolute best, stress-free lives! He also managed to spot one very cute doggo, who was happily on his way to the park with his human!

The Look of Love: ❣
But the absolute highlight has to be the photo where Hannes is holding our DIY sign and the kitty he found. She didn't just look... she looked deeply, truly in love with him! In human terms, that is absolute adoration right there.

Next Stop: Spain! 🇪🇸
Once he leaves Turkey, Hannes will head to Spain for the Camino Primitivo (The "Original Way"). It is a brutal but beautiful 310 km mountain route dating back to the 9th century. It is known as one of the toughest, steepest Camino paths—and because Hannes clearly loves a challenge, this will actually be his second time walking it!
Let’s wish Hannes safe travels as he prepares for the big hike in Spain! 🥾🥾

21/06/2026

PROGRESS 🥳🙏🧡🐾🐾 PRINS🧡

Suppawters let's keep our rescue of last week in our prayers please🙏🧡

Our wonderful foster is happy with his progress and so are we🐕🧡 TYL🙏🧡

He is a happy boy with adults and children, but filled with fear of other dogs💔 He is safe and in great care. 🧡He will need time to heal his 💔heart, gain confidence and trust after who knows how long he had to search for food and love💔🧡

We anticipate that he needs about 2 months to heal🙏🧡

Thank you Suppawters 🙏🧡 Sending love to you and all the animals🐾🐾😻🐕🧡🙏🧡