ARRC

Veterinary care & outreach support for animals and humans in underserved rural communities.

17/08/2026

Please share!

Looking for a home for this special girl

On the way out of one of our community veterinary days, our ARRC veterinary team spotted a small dog running across the road near the boundary of private land and bush.

She was alone, extremely underweight, frightened and her skin was red raw. There was nobody around looking for her, and it was clear that she needed help.

There was little opportunity to take photographs during the rescue, but our team managed to get her to safety and took her home to begin treatment and recovery.

Two weeks on, she is doing significantly better. She is a friendly, affectionate and loyal young dog who gets along well with other dogs and children.

We are now looking for a suitable home for her. A home in the Limpopo area would be ideal, but we are open to considering the right home further afield.

If you know someone who could provide her with a safe and responsible home, please share this post or contact ARRC.

An adoption fee will apply. This is a donation towards the care she has received and will help cover the costs of her vaccinations, ongoing treatment and spay.

Please share and help us find her the right home!

13/08/2026

August Outreach | Selwane, Limpopo

Our August monthly outreach in Selwane is complete, with another busy day providing essential care to community dogs.

The dogs received their 5-in-1 vaccinations, deworming, tick and flea treatment and general health checks. Rabies vaccinations were also kindly donated through GARC , with tick and flea treatments provided by WVS .

We were very pleased to have local volunteers Andrea, Luzaya and Megan join us this month, along with vet students Kim and Mathilde from Olifants Veterinary Service. We also had volunteers from @ SFW Conservation supporting us throughout the outreach.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and support this month. The continued help from volunteers, veterinary professionals and our donors allows ARRC to keep providing essential veterinary care to dogs in rural communities.

03/08/2026

Big thanks to Marilyn Hack for a donation of much needed dog & puppy food!
It has helped quite a few in need of a nutrition boost .

If you would like to make a small donation of food our Takealot Wishlist is so easy and can be delivered to our nearest depot in Phalaborwa

https://www.takealot.com/wishlist/shared/1:60f71fe25968483687a6a90d0967e56f

26/07/2026

Just a girl , her puppy and her dog .
Nothing staged just kindness.

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21/07/2026

Food and shelter needed .

The young male was brought to our outreach clinic by a group of local children. He hadn’t been able to stand for around a week. He was extremely underweight, severely constipated and had been eating sand, most likely because he had nothing else to eat. He’s now on treatment and being slowly introduced to proper nutrition.

The young female was spotted on the side of the road in a remote bush area with nobody around to claim her. She has a large wound to her head, a severe skin infection and is also very underweight. She has now started treatment and will need ongoing care over the coming weeks.

As always, we can’t do this alone. These two will need food, supplements and other basic supplies while they recover. A dog kennel would also be greatly appreciated to help keep them warm during the colder weeks.

If you’d like to help, we’ve put together a Takealot Wishlist. It’s an easy way to choose something they need and have it delivered directly to us at the Phalaborwa Collection Depot.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work and helps us provide treatment and care for animals that need it

https://www.takealot.com/wishlist/shared/1:60f71fe25968483687a6a90d0967e56f

Please drop us a message if you order 🙏

19/07/2026

Flagged down in the community. One dog. One painful discovery.

After being missing for a day or two, she returned home with a piece of wire deeply embedded in her foot. The injury was too painful to treat without sedation, so our veterinary team acted immediately to safely remove it.

We can’t say for certain how it happened, but the wire closely resembled a small snare, possibly intended for birds.

Snaring remains a harsh reality in many rural communities. These traps don’t discriminate. Wildlife, dogs and livestock all become victims, often suffering for days before help arrives.

This time, help arrived in time.

14/07/2026

Despite a chilly start, the sun eventually came out for our monthly July outreach clinic in the Selwane community.
With several community events taking place, the clinic was quieter than usual, but dedicated owners still brought their dogs and puppies for essential veterinary care.
On Saturday, over 60 dogs were vaccinated against rabies and treated with preventative parasite medication, helping protect both animals and the community.
A huge thank you to for their generous donation of deworming medication. The difference we’re seeing in dogs that attend our clinics regularly is remarkable, and your support is making a lasting impact.
One young puppy suffering from malnutrition was also brought to the clinic. He is now in the care of one of our team members, where he will receive the nutrition and treatment he needs while we help him recover.
A special thank you to our wonderful local volunteers, Sonia and Megan, who continue to give their time, energy and compassion in support of our team and the Selwane community. Your commitment is deeply appreciated.

23/06/2026

Joseph’s Story

Since the devastating floods in January, this donkey had been seen by members of the local community struggling with a severe leg injury. However, his condition was not relayed to us until a fruit farmer reported that he had been standing stationary near the river for an extended period, unable to walk long distances and remaining dangerously close to crocodile-inhabited waters.

By the time we reached him, he was malnourished and suffering from extensive fly strike, with deep necrotic tissue damage. After painstaking hours removing maggots that had embedded deep within the wounds, including the a**l cavity, it was clear that intervention had come just in time. Intensive medical treatment, wound management, and ongoing aftercare were immediately initiated.

We were fortunate to secure dedicated caretakers and a suitable new home where Joseph could begin his recovery. Just two weeks later, significant improvement can already be seen. While there is still a long journey ahead, particularly in addressing his chronic leg injury, his progress so far gives us reason to be optimistic.

Cases such as Joseph’s highlight the importance of rapid intervention and sustained care. Donations to our Donkey Welfare Project enable us to reach remote and difficult-to-access areas, arrange transport, provide essential medications and veterinary treatment, and support the long-term rehabilitation of vulnerable animals. Without this support, many donkeys in need would simply not receive the care they require.

globalgiving.org/projects/support-and-welfare-for-working-donkeys

17/06/2026

Neglect doesn’t happen overnight. Neither does recovery. But every rescue starts with a first move.

globalgiving.org/projects/support-and-welfare-for-working-donkeys

23/04/2026

We asked and you answered.

After sharing Jabulani’s condition, including how severely her ge***al TVT had spread, we received the support needed to begin her treatment.

Jabulani had her first chemotherapy session last Saturday and will continue with treatment each weekend until our veterinary team is satisfied that she is clear and recovering well.

Once she is strong enough, she will also be sterilised. This is an important step for her long term health and will help reduce the risk of further spread of this disease to other dogs.

To the donors who chose to help her, thank you. Your support has given Jabulani a real chance at recovery.

We will continue to share updates on her progress.

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Phalaborwa

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