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BUSINESS NEWS - Being South Africa’s #1 pet insurer comes with more than a title – it comes with responsibility to provide Soft Landings.
Over the past year, dotsure.co.za has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) rolling up sleeves and putting real resources and real heart into the causes that matter most to pets, pet parents, and the people who care for them.
Soft Landings: Putting their money where the paws are
dotsure.co.za’s commitment to animal welfare wasn’t just something they put down on paper – it’s something they pour their hearts into.
Over the last year they contributed more than R1.7 million to animal welfare and veterinary support initiatives across South Africa. Much of this support went straight to organisations working on the frontline of animal welfare.
SA Guide-Dogs Association
The SA Guide-Dogs Association received R700,000 towards essential veterinary care — a practical contribution that helps keep service dogs-in-training healthy and able to support the people who rely on them.
More recently, dotsure.co.za committed an additional R100,000 to sponsor the training of a new guide dog puppy in 2026. It’s a long-term investment in independence and mobility, ensuring more South Africans can move through the world with confidence and dignity.
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League accepting a recent donation.
Animal Anti-Cruelty League
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) received R450,000 in donations, strengthening their ability to respond to cases of neglect and abuse. This support helps sustain frontline services — from rescue and treatment to education and advocacy — giving a stronger voice to animals who depend on human care and protection.
Garden Route SPCA
Closer to home, the furry friends at the Garden Route SPCA in Mossel Bay benefited from a contribution funding the sterilisation of 222 pets, which played a vital role in reducing unwanted litters.
At the Garden Route SPCA – George, the dotsure.co.za Beard Club didn’t just contribute. They arrived in boots and paint-splattered jeans to give their time, energy, and care to lighten the daily load faced by shelter staff.
The dotsure.co.za Beard Club members are happy to roll up their sleeves.
Together, these contributions reflect a shared commitment between organisations, volunteers, and local businesses to making a positive difference one animal, one household, and one community at a time. This is what Soft Landings are all about.
Proving Soft Landings for big-hearted veterinarians
Beyond the clinic doors, veterinary professionals carry emotional strain, financial pressure, and an enormous sense of responsibility.
Through its vet cause-related initiative, dotsure.co.za contributed over R250,000 to 64 veterinary practices nationwide, helping cover procedures and veterinary bills when pet owners were unable to meet the costs.
In addition, the WeLoveVets Hotline was launched as a dedicated mental health support line, recognising compassion fatigue as a real and pressing challenge in the veterinary profession.
This initiative underscores the importance of providing Soft Landings and supporting those who care for our animals, ensuring that the carers themselves are not overlooked.
Beyond pets: building stronger communities
From supporting women empowerment initiatives like Wild Mongoo, to backing local cancer support through Pink Trees, and easing pressure on shelters via community-driven initiatives like the dotsure.co.za Beard Club’s charity work at Garden Route SPCA – George, they’ve continued to show up where communities need support most.
The dotsure.co.za Club at the Garden Route SPCA in George.
An ongoing hands-on initiative that brings dotsure.co.za employees together to pack meals for those in need, also helped provide over 2,4 million meals in 2025 alone, demonstrating that compassion extends far beyond pets and into the wider community.
Because being #1 isn’t about how many policies you sell. It’s about the impact you make where it counts.
And they’re just getting started…
Dotsure Limited (Registration number 2006/000723/06) is a licensed non-life insurer and authorised financial services provider (FSP39925).
Voted South Africa’s Best Pet Insurance 2023/2024 by readers of The Star, Die Burger, Beeld, and City Press.
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