Dec 6, 2024 | Community, Did you know, Fundraiser
Get into the festive spirit with our FREE Christmas Care Booklet! It’s packed with Christmas gift tags, essential pet care tips for the holiday season, a printable pet emergency card, and two easy homemade treat recipes – one for dogs and one for cats. Show your pets some extra love this Christmas while keeping them safe and happy.

Aug 26, 2024 | Did you know
More to welcome you at our Village Green and Tea Garden
If you’ve visited us recently, you’ll have seen the wonderful changes that have taken place to keep attracting our loyal supporters, friends, and members of the Kloof and Highway community to keep supporting our valuable generation of income.
Many charities depend heavily on the success of their thrift shops to keep going. And this is evident in the increase in number of thrift shops in our area.
If you haven’t visited us recently, please come and see the changes for yourself, and enjoy your SPCA’s hospitality as well as a shopping opportunity.
The very popular Fine Feathers shop has been re-opened which specialises in good quality ladies clothing. Now back in the original building with funky décor and a lovely vibe, Fine Feathers is well worth a browse.
The Hidden Treasures tent has been closed to make more space in the tea garden for the public to enjoy our beautiful venue. The remaining tent is Ella Bella where you’ll still find clothes, bric-a-brac, and many other unexpected gems.
Two rooms have also been opened in the Tea Garden house – one for Christmas in July, and the second one is a bridal room full of beautiful, donated wedding dresses.
The Tuck Shop in the Village Green is now open again as a Spaza shop to cater for foot traffic. Here you can buy vetkoek, popcorn, chips and sweets, samosas, cold drinks, samp and beans and many other delicious meals.
Finally, 1 July saw the opening of our new thrift shop next to our Reading Rooster book shop at the Mushroom Farm in Kassier Road. Here, visitors to the Mushroom Farm will also find clothing, antiques and collectables, art and even some jewellery. Donations are accepted at the shop and we also hope that this will prove to be an extra convenient location for some of our supporters.
You’ll receive a warm welcome when you visit any of your Kloof and Highway SPCA locations. Do come – and bring your family and friends.

Kloof & Highway SPCA’s new thrift shop at the Mushroom farm

Kloof & Highway SPCA’s new thrift shop at the Mushroom farm
Aug 7, 2023 | Community, Did you know, Events
Where will you find that hidden treasure?
It’s well known that surprising and hidden treasures are often discovered in charity shops.
Our wide range of shop categories gives you an even greater chance of finding that missing side plate of a particular design; the vinyl disc that is back in fashion; a necklace like the one that grandma used to wear; fashion items, craft supplies, and so much more.
Check the list below to find the category that you’re looking for:
- The Attic – household items, crockery, ornaments, dog and cat beds and toys etc.
- The Cabin – men’s clothes and shoes, linen, curtains, cushions, pillows.
- The Book Shop – an enormous range of all books including children’s books and magazines.
- The Warehouse – furniture, office furniture, lounge suites, pool tables, lights and lamps and electronic equipment.
- The Tack Shop – horse riding equipment and clothes.
- The Music Shop – CD’s, DVD’s, Vinyls.
- The Toy shop – full of board games and soft toys and general toys.
- The Sewing Room – fabrics, wool, cotton, buttons.
- The Long Dog Tuck Shop – cold drinks, sweets, chips and Vetkoek.
- The Gallery – Frames and art.
- Aladdin’s Cave – jewellery.
- Hidden Treasures – clothes, antiques, collectables.
- Boho – up market ladies’ clothes, shoes, accessories.
All the above are open from Tuesday to Saturday and public holidays unless a religious day. 8.00 am until 3.00 pm
Off the property you’ll find:
- Maytime Thrift Shop – Terrace Way, Maytime Centre – clothes, antiques and collectables, paintings, shoes, small items of furniture, linen, household items. Lovely for gifts. 8.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 8.30 to 1 pm.
- Hillcrest Thrift Shop – The Junction shopping Centre, Inanda Road. Men’s and women’s clothes, household items, paintings, linen, shoes, crockery, electronic items. 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.
- Reading Rooster – The Mushroom Farm, Kassier Road. Books and a few small items like vases and paintings. 00 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm and Sunday 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
We hope to welcome you to one of our shops really soon, and to celebrate that special find with you.


Aug 7, 2023 | Community, Did you know, Fundraiser
It’s in your power to report animal cruelty.
Anyone can call in to their SPCA and report animal cruelty and abuse. Here are the steps that are followed:
- The SPCA would get as much information from the caller as possible about the cruelty being reported. This would include the address, and the caller’s information, so the Inspector can report his or her findings to the complainant once they have investigated.
- All cruelty complaints must be investigated within 24 hours. The inspector has seven days in which to report his findings to the complainant. The reason is they may have to go back a few times to ensure the owner has complied with their requests before the case can be finalised or taken further.
- When a court case is opened, the inspector compiles a docket with all the necessary information regarding the complaint. There will be an affidavit from the inspector, which is vitally important as this essentially describes the exact events that took place from the time the complaint was received. In the docket will also be warnings that were issued, a copy of the Animal Protection Act, a list of charges as well as denial of ownership, our costs, photographic evidence, and an affidavit from an expert witness (which could be a veterinarian) and their reports.
- This docket is taken to the South African Police Service office where the incident took place and a case is opened and a case number issued. The investigating officer will obtain witness statements, and interview the accused, before referring the case to the Senior Public Prosecutor, who will decide if we can prosecute. If we are prosecuting, a first appearance court date will be set and we will be notified.
Your awareness, your action and your donations count in stopping animal cruelty. Use your right to speak and act for the animals who can’t defend themselves. And perhaps you might even like to make a contribution towards our work by clicking here now.
Aug 7, 2023 | Did you know
Have you ever thought?
As someone who cares about animals, and gives towards their welfare, have you ever thought about extending your care into the future?
Leaving a bequest in your Will to the Kloof and Highway SPCA is a gift that costs you nothing now. It’s also one that can be changed at any time.
The purpose of any Will is to ensure that our family and other loved ones are taken care of when we are no longer present to do so. But sometimes there’s also the opportunity to include a charitable cause that’s close to our heart.
A Will is also a very personal document, with its contents being kept confidential. But if the Kloof and Highway SPCA is already a beneficiary in your Will, or you’re considering it, might you be willing to tell us, so that we can thank you appropriately? Thank you.
Aug 7, 2023 | Community, Did you know
What if?
So much in life can be taken for granted – like the Kloof & Highway SPCA branch always being there for the care of animals in our area.
But reality is harsh. With no Government funding, and animal welfare being low on the official priority list, we depend on the generosity of our friends and supporters to keep our doors open each month.
The Village Green is a big part of this generosity, bringing in half of our financial needs each month. So, donations to keep our various shops running are more important than ever in these difficult times. Donations in kind, and support from shoppers are both vital to our continued existence.
Most households have items they no longer use . . . books long read, outgrown children’s toys, good quality clothing that no longer fits or is out of fashion, even furniture and appliances that still work can have a second life. And all these are so appreciated by shoppers on a limited budget, making it a win/win outcome.
Please support our thrift shops in any way that you can, so that the animals can continue to receive the care they deserve.