Wildlife and Farm Animal
Rehabilitation Centre & Sanctuary
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release. Provide sanctuary for those who cannot return to the wild.
“Some of our scars carry little meaning, but some have a lot to say,
whether to our shame or our glory, depending on the injury.
Scars must mean they are not a defect, but a glory. (Luke 24:39–40)”
The five Freedoms
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Freedom from hunger and thirst – by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.
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Freedom from discomfort – by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
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Freedom from pain, injury, or disease – by prevention, rapid diagnosis, and treatment
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Freedom to express normal behavior – by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of animal kind
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Freedom from fear and distress – by ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering.
What We Do
Wildlife Translocation: Relocating animals to safer habitats to prevent inbreeding, overpopulation, and habitat loss.
Invasive Fish Control: Removing species like grass carp and tilapia to protect native biodiversity, while providing food to communities.
Wildlife Rehabilitation: Professional care for sick, injured, and orphaned animals, following Cape Nature guidelines.
Farm Animal Rescue: Taking in neglected farm animals and providing proper nutrition, shelter, and medical care.
Horse Rescue & Rehoming: Rehabilitation, training, and rehoming of mistreated horses, with funds reinvested into care.
SCAR provides a permanent, registered facility for wildlife, farm animals, and horses in need of care. Without SCAR, animals risk starvation or unsafe human intervention.
33 years of successful wildlife translocation
Active invasive fish projects
Collaborations with vets and conservationists
Sanctuary for unreleasable animals
Mission
Rescue, raise, rehabilitate, and release wildlife and farm animals in need.
“To give Wildlife and Farm Animals a second chance and a home.”
Vision
Create a facility for care and rehabilitation, return animals to their habitats, and educate the public.
Oppose canned hunting and exploitation.
Focus on species declining due to habitat loss, poisoning, hunting, and trade.
Protect biodiversity as vital to human and ecological well-being.
GOALS
Provide medical treatment, rehabilitation, and sanctuary.
Educate children and the public through the Raptor World Centre.
Build strong ties with Cape Nature and communities.
Offer lifelong sanctuary for unreleasable animals.
Roles & BenefitsS
SCAR rescues, rehabilitates, and releases animals, while offering sanctuary when needed.
Builds personal connection with nature.
Restores balance by returning healthy animals to the wild.
Provides unique learning opportunities.
Helps protect endangered species in crisis.
OUR TEAM
Community Engagement
Our success depends on active community involvement. Volunteerism, education, and awareness campaigns foster responsibility and appreciation for local wildlife.
How we engage:
Educational programs in schools and communities
Volunteer opportunities for hands-on support
Public awareness campaigns
Giving back through food and clothing projects for local communities
Funding
Development funded by founders and sponsors.
Operations supported by donations, adoptions, and projects.
Wildlife translocation and invasive fish projects sustain the Centre and benefit communities.
Our History
33 years of wildlife translocation and farm animal rescue.
Formal rehabilitation began 4 years ago, leading to NPO registration and Cape Nature collaboration.
Development phases:
Rehabilitation Centre
Raptor Education Centre
Sanctuary
Location & Habitat
Farm Grootfontein, Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Near Boschenbach Nature Reserve, ~1800 hectares release area.
Untouched habitat with leopard, caracal, wild cats, antelope, aardvark, hyena, foxes, genets, and diverse birdlife.
Rich raptor population and two large baboon troops.
SCAR is 100% committed to the welfare of wildlife and farm animals.
Grootfontein Farm
+27 (0)65 505 1854
info@scaranimalsrehab.co.za