Cat Action Team

Cat Action Team (CAT) is a dedicated group of animal-loving volunteers who care for Cape Town’s abandoned and street cats, primarily in industrial areas.

Founded in 1999 by Memory Woodford, CAT is a registered nonprofit organization. Memory was moved to act when she saw sickly, emaciated cats eating sand in Paarden Eiland, prompting her to make a difference. 

For over 20 years, CAT has been active without any subsidies or grants, relying entirely on donations from the public and businesses. The team runs daily feeding programs for approximately 400 cats and ensures all cats are sterilized as part of the proven TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) approach to control and reduce feral cat populations. 

When tame cats and kittens are found on the streets, often abandoned by irresponsible owners, CAT fosters and finds homes for them. They conduct home visits and assess the suitability of new homes to ensure the well-being of these cats and kittens.