Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL)

About us

Many phone calls are received daily, from the public, relating to animals which need help. Our reactive and proactive inspectorate respond to all complaints within 24 hours and take the necessary action. We have always preferred the method of education before prosecution and where necessary, our inspectors readily impart advice to the public, which will assist them in the correct care of their animals. In some instances, it is necessary for the inspectorate to confiscate animals and depending on the circumstances, the League may prosecute the owner under the Animals Protection Act.

If you would like to report a case of cruelty to an animal, or would like an AACL inspector to visit you, please contact your nearest AACL Branch.

The League also runs special projects. Their mobile clinics regularly visit disadvantaged areas and treat animals in need at a minimal fee. Awareness campaigns, which address issues such as the importance of sterilisation, are ongoing and it is mandatory that every pet is sterilised by the AACL, before being re-homed. Many schools visit our headquarters and our inspectors and education officers visit schools regularly, to educate learners on the importance of animal welfare issues and pet care responsibilities.