The relationship between our founder Lorraine Forbes and Mdzananda Animal Clinic goes back to 2011 when she personally contributed to the building of cages for the cats, an important addition that increased capacity to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats in need. Fostering responsibility, respect for all life forms and compassion are values shared by Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha and The Sophia Foundation. 

Marcelle du Plessis, Mdzananda’s Fundraising and Communications Executive, shares below the story of how “In a time of dire need, The Sophia Foundation came to the rescue. The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and shelter suffered a horrific accident in September 2025 where a truck drove at full speed into our operating theatre. The theatre, significantly damaged, luckily contained no animals or staff at the time. An appeal for funding assistance to rebuild the unhabitable structure was released and, with so much gratitude, The Sophia Foundation stepped in to help with a sizable donation. The remains have been demolished, and a temporary refurbished shipping container has been obtained in which to continue operations. Discussions with an architect are now underway to build a new theatre which will be even better for the animal’s health care and recovery than before. Our greatest gratitude goes out to The Sophia Foundation for helping us in this time of need.”

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Contact: Marcelle du Plessis