AfriCat is currently home to nearly 100 cheetahs and leopards.

We are a non-profit organisation with most of our expenses being paid for by donations from people like you. AfriCat's Cheetah and Leopard Adoption Programme is one way that you can help. The majority of cats that we rescue from traps are returned to the wild but there are several reasons as to why some of them could not be released and had to remain in our care:

  • Cubs that have either been captured without their mothers or their mothers have been killed. These orphaned cubs would be dependent on their mothers for food and protection and are too young to cope on their own in the wild.

  • Many of the cheetahs and leopards that we have taken in have been in captivity elsewhere for extended periods of time; they have become habituated to people or completely tame, making them unsuitable for release. These animals are either no longer wanted, have become too expensive to care for, or have been confiscated by the authorities for being held illegally or with improper care.

  • Most of the cheetahs and leopards that have suffered injuries have been returned to the wild after recuperation, but in cases where the injuries have been too extensive, the cats have had to remain in captivity.

    • We pride ourselves in providing the best possible care for our cats, part of which includes a proper nutritional diet and a high standard of health care. The annual fee for adopting a cheetah or leopard goes towards covering the cost of food and routine medical expenses, such as annual vaccinations and quarterly deworming.

    Adopt a cheetah or leopard for yourself … or as a gift for family and friends!

    Each adoption includes:

  • A personalised adoption certificate together with a colour photograph of the adopted cat.

  • A brief history of why the adopted cat is in AfriCat’s care.

  • A subscription to the AfriCat Newsletter - keeping you informed about the happenings at AfriCat and the progress of our ongoing projects.

    • Adopt an orphan cheetah for a year (US$200; £110; €175)

    Adopt an orphan leopard for a year (US$300; £165; €260)

    If you would like to help AfriCat by adopting a cheetah or leopard, please click on the link below to go to the Adoption Form, which once completed can be printed out and faxed or mailed back to us. There are three methods of payment: credit card, cheque or bank transfer - the relevant information appears on the Adoption Form. Unfortunately we are unable to take credit card payments over the internet.

    The completed form can be faxed or mailed to Carla Conradie at the following:

    Fax: ++264 (0) 67 304565.

    Address: The AfriCat Foundation P.O. Box 1889 Otjiwarongo Namibia

    If you experience any problems and would like help or have any questions, please contact AfriCat.

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