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Find your new best friend at KAWS.
Our dogs and puppies are ready for adoption and waiting for their forever homes.
Adopting a rescued cat changes your life and opens a space for another cat in need.
Our staff will guide you through the process and share what they know about the animal to help ensure the best possible match for both you and your new companion.
For dog adoptions, any existing dogs and/or children in the household will need to come to KAWS to meet the adoptable dog, in a controlled environment, to ensure compatibility.
Once you’ve chosen your new family member, complete the application form. KAWS will arrange a home check to ensure your home is a safe and suitable match.
By adopting, you are giving a second chance to an animal in need, while helping to reduce overpopulation, neglect and abuse. Adoption also frees up space at the shelter so we can rescue more animals from the Knysna community.
Come meet our animals at KAWS between 9:00 and 16:00 on weekdays, or 9:00 and 11:00 on Saturdays. Fill in an application form in our office, or on our website. We’ll then get in touch to arrange a homecheck. This ensures that each animal is placed in a safe, loving and suitable forever home.
Yes. All animals adopted from KAWS are sterilised (age and health permitting), vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for parasites. This helps prevent unwanted litters and promotes long-term health.
R800. This includes mandatory sterilisation at 6 months old, vaccination, dewormer and flea treatment, testing for FIV and FeLV (for cats) and a microchip.
Our team will help match you with an animal based on your lifestyle, living environment, and experience with pets. We encourage adopters to spend time with animals at the shelter to find the best fit.
Yes, provided you have written permission from your landlord.
Responsible pet ownership includes ensuring that pets get sufficient exercise and enrichment, according to their individual needs and environment.
We understand that adjustments can take time and circumstances change. If challenges arise, KAWS is available to offer guidance and support. If an adoption truly cannot continue, the animal must be returned to KAWS.
Yes. We believe adoption is a lifelong commitment, and our team is available to offer advice on settling in, training, healthcare and general pet care after adoption.
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