What is a Steri-Thon & How to Sponsor an Animal

Happening on 26 November 2025, the countdown to Gansbaai Steri-Thon has begun!

For those who haven’t yet heard about it: Gansbaai Steri-Thon is essentially a sterilisation “marathon” for dogs and cats. The goal is to humanely curb the growth of the local pet population while giving every living animal a fair chance at a healthy life.

Besides being sterilised, participating animals will also be dewormed, treated for ticks and fleas, and vaccinated against rabies. Every bit of support helps build a healthier, happier pet community.

What Inspired Steri-Thon?

Let’s take a closer look at the consequences of unsterilised pets and the inspiration behind Steri-Thon:

• Puppies and kittens are dying of hunger or from worm infestations!
• Puppies and kittens are sold, dumped or killed because they are unwanted!
• Mothers are too weak and malnourished to feed their litters!
• Males are injured in fights during mating season!
• Dogs are being bred for dog fighting!
• Dogs are being bred as a source of income!

How To Get Involved in Steri-Thon

The more people step in to help, the greater chance Steri-Thon has of being an ongoing success.

Here are ways you can be involved in the upcoming Steri-Thon:

1. Book a sterilisation appointment for your pet: Call Dee Henderson - 081 753 5868. To qualify, a strict health screening will take place (the animal must be healthy and cannot be in heat or pregnant).
2. Donate to the Buy a Paw incentive or sponsor an animal.
3. Contribute to the wish list (cardboard boxes, newspapers, blankets, and old towels).
4. Volunteer your time: Call Sheryll Steyn - 072 808 8145
5. Share information about the event with as many people as possible

Buy a Paw / Sponsor an Animal / Donate 

To make it easier for the public to participate, Steri-Thon has collection hubs at businesses in Gansbaai and Hermanus, where you can buy paws, sponsor animals, and donate old towels and blankets.

Here’s what you need to know!

Buy a Paw / Sponsorships:

• Buy a Paw: R10, R20, R50, R100, or R250
• Sponsor an Animal: R700

Bank Details:

• Bank: First National Bank
• Account Name: Steri-Thon
• Account Number: 6317 588 5591
• Reference: Your Name

Donations:

• Towels
• Blankets
• Cardboard Boxes

Participating Businesses

Gansbaai:

• Gansbaai Tourism - Great White Junction Centre, Main Road
• The Pet Grocer - Church Street
• Pet Food Express - Fabriek Street
• Buttons and Bows - Dirkie Uys Street
• Chameleon’s Den Coffee Shop - Fynbos Centre, Main Road
• Plaaslik - Fabriek Street
• Oasis Café - Opposite Build It, Industrial Area

Hermanus:

• EberVet - Station Mall
• EberVet - Whale Coast Mall, Sandbaai
• EberVet - Onrus at Wybo NewMark Street

Remember, Steri-Thon can be a huge success that will gain momentum for ongoing events if we all work together… one paw at a time!

Let’s Thank Steri-Thon’s Partners!

Steri-Thon is proud to partner with FirstRand Volunteers, EberVet, Xplorio, SAAWIA, Vets@Gansbaai, Ellis Real Estate and all the volunteers who so generously donate their time.

Thank you for being part of the solution. As a united community, we can make a difference if we stand together!