Welcome to Swaziland Animal Welfare Society!

A self-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals in Swaziland.

Boarding Facilities

Have peace of mind when you travel that your furry family is being well cared for. Please contact us for details.

Grooming Services

Our experienced staff will wash, trim, brush and deflea your best friend!

Adoptable Creatures

Come and see us to meet the waifs and strays looking for a forever home! Dogs and cats available now!

October 4 - World Animal Day - https://www.worldanimalday.org.uk

This global movement to raise the status of animals is proudly coordinated by Naturewatch Foundation.




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About US

SAWS (Swaziland Animal Welfare Society) is a non-profit organization run by a small committee of volunteers, with a staff of 7 for the kennels at Mbabane and Manzini. SAWS relies entirely on the generosity of the general public and various corporate donors as we don't receive any financial support from the government.

All donations go towards the dedicated aims of SAWS.

● Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

● Protection of needy Animals, including; transport, accommodation, veterinary treatment and placement into homes

● Physical wellness of Animals through clinics, training and education

At current cost levels SAWS needs to raise E1 million every year in order to survive. The average number of Animals in our Mbabane Kennels over the past year was 34/day. SAWS will spend over E190,000.00 this financial year on animal foods and over E275,000.00 on medicines & veterinary treatments. Please talk to your friends about SAWS and if you care to join us please complete an application form for membership.

We truly appreciate your valuable support!

A short video about us and what we do...

https://youtu.be/mjWK3GF46EE

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Our Mission

Please support us in our pursuit of helping the animals of our beautiful Kingdom!

MISSION

• To uphold the laws of Swaziland and specifically the Cruelty to Animals Act 43/1962.

• Provide care for needy animals, including transport, accommodation, medical treatment and placement into caring homes where possible.

• Maintain ‘Lost & Found’ and ‘Homes Wanted/ Offered’ registers.

• Promote education and awareness about animals.

• Hold rural clinics country-wide.

• Assist local authorities in animal welfare matters, eg: visit City Council pounds.

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Our Services

In addition to hosting neuter/spay and vaccination clinics regionally, we also offer kennel boarding services, grooming & washing services and adoption opportunities. Stop by our offices to browse our shop for collars, bits and pieces and second hand books!

Ask us about Membership!

Boarding

Clean Kennels

  • Pet friendly staff
  • Safe & Secure
  • Peace of mind while you travel

Grooming

Let us clean up for you!

  • Washing
  • Brushing
  • Trimming
    (Mbabane only)
  • Tick and Flea Dip

Adoption

Do you have room in your life for a forever friend?

  • Dogs & Puppies
  • Cats & Kittens

We need your help to keep going! For more information about contributing, please visit the Donations section.



How to Help

GLOBAL GIVING

GlobalGiving is the largest global crowdfunding community connecting nonprofits, donors and companies in nearly every country. Since 2002, they have helped raise more than USD 412 million from over 900,000 individuals and corporate donors and supported over 23,000 projects in 170 countries.
GlobalGiving is committed to ensuring that member non-profits are making an impact with the donations they receive, so there is a rigorous due diligence process which we are going through. Only organizations that successfully pass this process can become a member of GlobalGiving, which means that if we become a member, donors will have confidence to donate to our cause. We're in the final step of the process and this is where we need your help! To be a part of the GlobalGiving Community, we need to participate in the December Accelerator Challenge and raise a minimum of $5,000 from 40 different donors between December 3 and 31.

This is an enormous opportunity for us to increase our funding so that we can expand our reach and make a much bigger impact; help more abused, neglected and homeless animals; to provide more veterinary care; to significantly expand our spay/neuter program, and save more lives!

Any donation will help us towards meeting this goal! Being a part of GlobalGiving will change the world for the animals in Eswatini that desperately need our help. Donations start at USD 10.00 which is equivalent to SZL 140.00. If we can get SZL 140.00 from 500 of you, we can reach our goal!!

Donations can be made on the project page https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/spay-neuter-animals-in-eswatini/ (Short Link: http://goto.gg/41536) starting from December 3 (ET 12 am or SAST 7 am) to December 31.


Bank Details - For EASY EFT!

Account name: Swaziland Animal Welfare Society
Bank: Standard Bank of Swaziland
Branch: Mbabane 663164
Account No: 9110000789871

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Membership

Membership Form

SAWS is registered as a not-for-profit company in Eswatini. A Board of Directors is appointed by the Members at its Annual General Meeting to carry out its objectives and manage its operations. The Board is assisted by committees of Members who are focussed on key strategic areas of operation such as fund-raising, spay days etc.

Benefits of becoming a SAWS Member
Participate and vote at AGM – 1 vote per Member;
Join a SAWS’ committee to actively assist SAWS to fulfil its objectives
Receive SAWS Newsletter and What’s App group – news, activities and events

Donations

Remember us in your will, help with cash or put some time into assisting with education/awareness. Share in the weekend duty roster to keep an eye on the animals (+-3 times a year) or sponsor a specific animal until we can place it in a forever home (bank details above)!

Help us with Fundraising

We have ongoing fundraising campaigns that could always use some spare hands! Help out at our annual golf day, help sell raffle tickets, lend a hand at one of our jumble and book sales or volunteer to assist with Christmas card and gift catalogue sales. Your input would be greatly appreciated!

We need your help to keep going! For more information about contributing, please visit the Donations section.


Suggested Vaccination/Sterilization Schedule

By law, pets MUST be vaccinated against rabies EVERY YEAR!
PLEASE protect your animals, livestock and neighbours!! Vaccinate Annually!

Sterilize all dogs and cats before 6 months of age!

DOGS

Vaccinations 6-8 Weeks - Parvo & 5 in 1 10-12 Weeks - 5 in 1 Booster & Rabies 12 months - 5 in 1 & Rabies* *Thereafter repeat rabies ANNUALLY!

CATS

Vaccinations 6-8 Weeks - 3 in 1 10-12 Weeks - 3 in 1 Booster & Rabies 12 months - 3 in 1 & Rabies* *Thereafter repeat rabies ANNUALLY!

DEWORMING 2 Weeks before whelping - deworm pregnant bitch 6 Weeks - Pup's first deworming 6-12 Weeks Repeat every second week Thereafter every 3 months (4 times a year)
THROAT WORM In the Mbabane/Pine Valley/Ezulwini areas dogs should be checked by a Vet every 6 months
DEWORMING 6 Weeks - Kitten's first deworming 6-12 Weeks Repeat every second week Thereafter every 6 months (twice a year)

NEWS & EVENTS

SAWS annual Christmas Fair

The annual SAWS Christmas Fair will take place on the lawns at Malkerns Country Club on Saturday 7th December 2024. If you are keen to book space for a Stall or Car Boot, please click on the link to complete the Vendor Application Form and return it to mbabane@saws.org.sz together with your POP.

We need your help to keep going! For more information about contributing, please visit the Donations section.


Contact Us

If you would like to assist in our next clinic, adopt a creature or have questions, please be in touch. We would love to hear from you!