At dotsure.co.za, we believe that protecting pets is about so much more than when an insurance policy kicks in. That’s why our mission is to support big-hearted vets and animal heroes across the country who protect and care for our pets, too.

When it comes to loving pets, fur parents dot every “I” for sure. However, there’s one significant act of love that is often overlooked: pet sterilisation. It is something close to the heart of Elize Goosen, Branch Manager at the SPCA Garden Route Mossel Bay, and her dedicated team, who work tirelessly to end animal cruelty. We were proud to join forces with the SPCA in their mission to prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of all animals by sponsoring the sterilisation of 222 pets.

 

Why Pet Sterilisation is Important

Pet Sterilisation (aka spaying and neutering) isn’t just about preventing an uprising of puppies and kittens (like in The Planet of the Apes), it’s about preventing suffering. In many areas, shelters are bursting at the seams.

According to Elize, “Pet overpopulation is a major concern. The Garden Route SPCA in Mossel Bay and George took in over 11,000 unwanted animals over the past year alone.” That’s 11,000 wagging tails looking for homes and far too few arms to hold them and pet parents to love them. But this figure only represents the animals that found help. Countless more are still roaming the streets, neglected, abandoned, or suffering in silence.

Sterilisation is also a major health win. “Sterilised pets are less likely to roam, fight, or develop cancers of the reproductive system,” Elize explains.

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The Real Cost of Pet Sterilisation and Community Drives

The average dog sterilisation cost in SA can range from R600 to R2 000, depending on the size and gender, and that’s before considering fuel, anaesthetic, or aftercare. For welfare groups without government funding, those costs adds up faster than you can say “good boy.”

That is why sponsorships matter. dotsure.co.za’s support means groups such as the SPCA can focus on the doing instead of the fundraising. And that translates into healthier pets, safer streets, and communities with a little less heartbreak.

 

Partnering with the Mossel Bay SPCA and Animal Clinics

“The support we have received from dotsure.co.za made a massive impact on our work. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to sterilise 222 domestic animals without the financial strain it would normally place on our branch. This kind of support is truly life-changing. Without it, many of these animals might have contributed to the already overwhelming overpopulation crisis. Instead, they now have a healthier, more secure future.

Ongoing support from companies such as dotsure.co.za allows us to plan ahead, set achievable sterilisation goals, and focus our energy on reducing the suffering of animals in our community.”

Elize couldn’t have said it better. Her words capture exactly what lives in our hearts and drives us to provide Soft Landings for pets, vets, welfare organisations, and communities.

 

Helping Communities Create Long-Term Change Through Pet Sterilisation Drives

To us, wholehearted care means more than paying vet bills or sponsoring pet sterilisation drives. It’s about helping pets live healthier, safer lives and supporting our big-hearted vets, so they know they are not alone in this fight.

As Elize put it so beautifully, “dotsure.co.za gave us more than funding, they gave us hope. The energy and renewed sense of purpose it brought to our staff, who deal with cruelty, neglect, and heartbreak daily, was truly uplifting. It reminded us of why we do what we do and that we’re not alone. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank dotsure.co.za.”

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How You Can Help Create Soft Landings Too

As the insurer who cares the most, we always aim to show up with care, compassion, and a bit of that spirit of ubuntu that says, “we’ve got you.” But we can’t do it alone.

Here’s how you can join us to create Soft Landings:

  • Sterilise your pets. It’s the ultimate act of love.
  • Adopt a fur baby. Give a homeless pet a forever home.
  • Support your local SPCA. Donate, volunteer, or simply share their posts.
  • Insure your pet with dotsure.co.za. Every policy bought online helps support animal welfare causes, such as pet sterilisations.

Visit dotsure.co.za to explore wholehearted pet insurance options or contact us anytime to learn more about how we’re creating Soft Landings across South Africa.