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Aid4Paws Aid4Paws is an organisation which feeds, sterilizes and manages the feral cat colonies on CPUTcampus

Aid4Paws started off more than ten years ago when several individuals saw a desperate need to manage the growing feral cat populations at the Cape Town and Bellville campuses. With regular food and medical attention as well as sterilizations, healthier and stable colonies developed. The group became known as 'Campus Cats', sterilizing and rehoming literally hundreds of cats and kittens over the years. It soon became obvious that a more formal organization was needed and Aid4Paws was born. It is our mission not only to give the cats all the care and love they deserve, but to encourage and educate others to do the same. Feral cats are an integral part of city life and it's our duty to ensure their health and safety in this hostile urban environment. The details of our Aid4Paws NPO bank account is as follows:

Aid4Paws
First National Bank
Branch code: 200909
Account number: 62718481211
Reference: cell phone number, surname and initial

Please enter your cell phone number, surname and initial as a reference so that we can make contact and issue the relevant documentation for tax, once we have been registered under Section 18(A).

30/08/2026
30/08/2026

🐱❀️ Meet Otter, a special-needs cat born with a rare skull defect that left part of his brain exposed. To protect his head from injury and infection, rescuers had a tiny custom helmet made for him.

🩺 After growing strong enough, Otter underwent surgery to repair the opening using titanium mesh. The procedure was successful, and he can now live happily without his little helmet. πŸ₯ΉπŸΎ

23/08/2026

I’m kidding of course. Don’t know when we got scratched the last time (on purpose) β™₯️
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24/02/2026
20/02/2026

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They weren’t born β€œmean.”
They were born outside.
A feral cat doesn’t hate people.
A feral cat is afraid.

Imagine opening your eyes in a world where:
β€’ Every loud noise could mean danger
β€’ Every human hand might hurt you
β€’ Every meal is uncertain
β€’ Every night can be cold, maybe wet

Feral cats live in survival mode. Every single day.
They don’t understand couches, toys, or cozy beds.
They understand hiding. Listening. Running.

When they hiss, it’s fear.
When they swat, it’s protection.
When they avoid us, it’s because not every human is kind to them.

But here’s the truth:
Feral cats still form families.
They groom each other.
They protect their kittens.
They feel hunger, fear, comfort, relief β€” just like any other cat.

And when their colony caretakers stop the endless cycle through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), something changes:
β€’ The fighting decreases
β€’ The suffering decreases
β€’ The cycle of unwanted litters stops
β€’ And entire colonies live calmer, healthier lives

Next time you see a feral cat, remember:
That tiny body carries a lifetime of survival.
And survival is not the same as wildness.

If you believe feral cats deserve humane care, support your local TNR efforts.
Compassion doesn’t require ownership β€” just understanding.

Together we can help them

Photo credit & words goes to Guardians of Rescue

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Cape Town

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+27828210670

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