In the heart of Randfontein, Gauteng, Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary stands as a beacon of love, resilience, and hope for South Africa’s most vulnerable pets. Founded in 2018, this pro-life, non-profit sanctuary has made it their mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals who have been abused, abandoned, or forgotten — offering them not just shelter but a future filled with love.
A Safe Haven Where Every Life Matters
At Cast Aways, no healthy animal is ever put down. This deeply compassionate organisation provides each rescue with a warm place to rest, proper food, medical care, and, most importantly, the time and love they need to heal. Dogs and cats who once knew only fear are now given the chance to recover and trust again — until the day they are placed in a forever home where they truly belong.
They operate from a large property where animals can roam safely while receiving individual care. For Cast Aways, every animal is not a number, but a soul worth fighting for.
What Makes Cast Aways Different
Cast Aways is more than a shelter — it’s a movement to change the way society views homeless animals. At its core are these powerful values:
Mission Statement
To create a culture of caring for companion animals by providing a safe, loving environment until they are adopted into lifelong homes.
Vision Statement
To create a better world through kindness — reducing unwanted litters through sterilisation, advocating for animal welfare, and inspiring community action.
Guiding Principles
• Kindness and Compassion for all living beings
• Transparency and Trust in everything they do
• Pro-Life Commitment: Never euthanizing for space or time
• Collaboration with other rescue groups for the greater good
Fighting Overpopulation with Heart: The TNR Programme
At the centre of Cast Aways’ impact is their Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) programme — a humane, strategic effort to manage the feral cat population in the West Rand. Working with businesses and communities, they humanely trap, sterilise, and release feral cats, preventing endless cycles of suffering.
Kittens born to feral colonies are placed in loving foster homes, where they’re socialised and prepared for adoption — a gentle step from street life to family life.
Reuniting Lost Pets with Their Families
Another vital part of Cast Aways' work is reuniting lost animals with their owners. Through community networks, social media, and microchip scanning, they give pet owners the chance to welcome their beloved companions back home.
How You Can Help Cast Aways Continue Their Life-Saving Work
This sanctuary survives on the kindness of the community. Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate Supplies
Their most urgent needs include:
• Dog and cat food (wet and dry)
• Blankets, towels, and kennels
• Cleaning supplies (disinfectants, mops, detergents)
Volunteer Your Time
There’s always work to be done! Whether it’s feeding, cleaning, transporting animals, or helping at events — your hands and heart can make a huge difference.
Foster a Rescue
Foster parents help provide a bridge from shelter life to a permanent home. Cast Aways offers guidance and support every step of the way.
Support Their Charity Shop
They sell donated goods to raise funds for food, vet bills, and ongoing care. Donations of gently used items are always welcome.
Make a Monetary Donation
Every cent goes directly toward food, sterilisation, medical care, and sanctuary upkeep.
Banking Details:
Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary
Nedbank Cheque Account
Account Number: 1178088227
Reference: Your name and surname
In Partnership with Petworld: Finding Forever Homes Together
Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary is proud to partner with Petworld, working hand-in-hand to match rescued dogs and cats with loving families. Through Petworld’s Adoption Day events, Cast Aways’ animals get the chance to meet potential adopters in a joyful, supportive environment — and the results speak for themselves. More tails wag, more purrs are heard, and more lives are transformed.
A Future Built on Love and Community
Cast Aways is more than a sanctuary — it’s a testament to what’s possible when compassion meets action. In a world that too often turns away from suffering, this team shows up every day, ready to heal, protect, and fight for those who can’t speak for themselves.
Whether you're donating, adopting, volunteering, or sharing their story, you become part of this mission. Together, we can rewrite the future — one rescued life at a time.
