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DONATE & SUPPORT

LEAPS is entirely dependent on donations and fundraisers as we receive no funding from the South African Government.

You can help the paw by donating via our available donation channels or by supporting our fundraising events. 

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DONATE

As an organization, we rely solely on the generosity of our supporters to carry out our mission. We do not receive any financial support from the South African government, either at the local or central level. Therefore, every single donation we receive, regardless of its size, is crucial to our ability to have a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Whether it's a one-time donation or a recurring contribution, each gift helps us to provide essential services and support to those in need. We are deeply grateful to all of our donors for their kindness and generosity, and we remain committed to using their contributions to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

As a registered NPO/PBO, your donation is 100% tax deductible in South Africa. Contact info@leaps.co.za to request your 18A tax certificate.

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EFT
Account name: LEAPS
Bank: Nedbank
Account number 12321 44525
Account type: Current Account
Branch code: 123209
Branch name: Southern Peninsula
 

Swift code: NEDSZAJJ

PayPal

Click the button to donate via PayPal

SMS

SMS LEAPS to 40131 to donate R20.00 per SMS.

Givengain

Click here to donate via the Givengain channel.

Backabuddy

Click here to donate via the Backabuddy channel.

MySchool Card

  1. Get a free MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet card online at www.myschool.co.za or call 0860100445 or visit any Woolworths Store.

  2. Choose LEAPS as your MySchool Card Beneficiary.

  3. Swipe your cards at any retail partner store and a portion of your spend will be donated to LEAPS.

OUR MOST URGENT NEEDS

See our wishlist of most urgent items needed below.

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Help Keep Us Healthy

  • Dog and Cat Tick and Flea Control (Bravecto/Frontline/F10)
  • Dog and Cat Shampoo
  • Cat Litter
  • Sterilisation and other medical equipment
  • Funds to pay for medicines and veterinary services

Help Fill Our Tummies

  • Wet and Dry food for cats, dogs, puppies and kittens
  • Dog Biscuits
  • Dog and Cat Treats
  • Catnip
  • Dog and Cat Food, Water Bowls

 

Help Keep Us Warm

  • Kennels
  • Fleece Blankets
  • Puppy and Dog Jerseys
  • Dog and Cat Beds
  • Hot Water Bottles

Help Keep Us Happy

  • Rubber Toys and Kongs
  • Plushie and Squeeky Toys
  • Balls
  • Pet Puzzles
  • Cat and Kitten Toys
  • Muzzles, Collars, Leads and Harnesses
  • Cat Tunnels
  • Scratch Pads

Volunteer

  • Sign Up As A Volunteer - Join us to look after dogs and cats at adoption days and events
  • Adopt-A-Can - Help distribute and look after LEAPS coin collection cans

Adopt or Foster

  • If you are looking for a dog or cat, please consider adopting from LEAPS (Ts&Cs Apply)
  • Sign up as a Foster - we don’t have animals in kennels and rely heavily on fosters. Fostering won’t cost you anything but love, as we cover all food and vet expenses

LEAPS' sterilisation campaigns are designed to provide high-quality, comprehensive care for the pets in our impoverished communities. By donating, you aren’t just helping to prevent unwanted litters—you are helping secure the pet’s health from every angle.

Comprehensive Procedure Rates:

  • Spay (Female): R774
  • Neuter (Male): R654

What’s Included?

  • The Surgical Procedure: Professional sterilisation by a veterinary team.
  • Vaccinations: Protection against common and dangerous local & zoonotic diseases.
  • Flea & Tick Treatment: Immediate protection against external parasites.
  • Deworming: Critical internal parasite treatment.

ANOTHER CRITICAL & IMMEDIATE NEED: A CLOSED BAKKIE

At LEAPS, our mission has always been a journey. Quite literally.

Every week, our field worker drives approximately 258 kms between and around the West Coast townships of Lamberts Bay, Elands Bay and Vredenburg, and is often called to assist in other areas like Graafwater. She then needs to get pets in need to the vets in Clanwilliam or Vredenburg, adding another 120 to 260 kms per trip. We call this the "Drive of Hope." It is the bridge between a life of neglect and the warmth of a safe and loving environment; between a painful untreated injury and the life-saving care of a specialist vet. But today, our bridge is struggling; our dedicated bakkie is literally falling apart.

Our current transport situation is reaching its limit. Just recently, our brakes failed while transporting an animal. To keep our promises to the animals of the West Coast in 2026, we urgently need to purchase, or better still, have donated, a dedicated rescue bakkie/van equipped with a secure, ventilated canopy. To date, our current truck has done over 324,248 kms.

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Why a bakkie/van with a Canopy?

When we were first notified at 9pm about Roxy in Lamberts Bay, we weren't sure she’d make it through the night. She had been hit by a car and left for dead. She was literally covered in blood with a gaping wound on her leg all the way up to her abdomen. She was shivering from shock, and crying out in pain.

In the townships of Lamberts and Elands Bay, there are no specialist veterinary hospitals. To save Roxy, we had to get her to our partner vet in Clanwilliam—immediately. Without a dedicated rescue vehicle, we would have had no way of saving her. Not only had she been driven over and had a severally damaged leg, but also tested positive for Erlichea, a life-threatening tick bite fever rampant on the West Coast.

But Roxy made it because our field worker, Rika, had the means to transport Roxy back and forth from the vet to her home, and do constant checks on her. Roxy, and many like her, is the reason we need this vehicle. With a canopy-fitted vehicle, we can transport dogs just like her - safely, hygienically, and in large enough numbers to make a dent in the suffering we see every day. Here is Roxy's progress.
 
 
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It’s not just about getting from A to B. It’s about safety, dignity, and health:
  • Medical Emergencies: When an animal is suffering from severe mange (brandsikte), parvo, distemper, or tick-borne diseases like biliary, they need a safe, easy-to-sanitize space. A canopy allows us to transport sick animals without risking the health of other animals and people.
  • The Big Move: We are a foster-based rescue organisation. We don’t have a shelter. That means every animal we rescue must be driven to various destinations including as far as Cape Town, approximately 258kms one way. A truck allows us to transport multiple crates safely, ensuring puppies and kittens are shielded from the wind and sun.
  • Breaking the Cycle: We use our vehicle to run spay/neuter campaigns. A canopy-fitted truck means we can collect and return 10+ animals in a single trip, drastically increasing our impact on overpopulation.

The Goal: R250 000.00 or the donation of a vehicle would be life-changing!

We are looking to raise enough to secure a reliable, second-hand vehicle (like a Toyota Hilux) fitted with a canopy.
Will you please help us fuel the next many hundred kms?

Donations of R50 000 or more puts your name (or company logo) on the vehicle as a FTP (“Founding Transport Partner”), and promotions on all of our social media.

As a registered PBO (930031322). Your donation is 100% tax-deductible. Please email us to request your Section 18A certificate (info@leaps.co.za)

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UNABLE TO DONATE BUT STILL WANT TO HELP?

Why not become a volunteer?

We have opportunities for you to help as much as your schedule allows in every area of our organisation. 

BECOME A VOLUNTEER
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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a better life for animals in need by ensuring they have a safe, healthy and loving home. We strive to support and empower pet owners, educate the community on responsible pet ownership, and provide high-quality care and shelter to animals in need. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where every animal has a loving family that cherishes and treats them with the care and respect they deserve.