With your support we have helped over 28,000 animals - so far!
Achievements
Our Impact and Recent Developments
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We are currently running eight active projects that help animals across Namibia every single day.
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Since its founding, Have a Heart has sterilised and vaccinated more than 27,000 feral cats, as well as dogs and cats from low- or no-income families, throughout the country. This work creates long-term, sustainable improvements for animal welfare, public health, and community well-being.
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Thousands of dogs and cats have received emergency medical treatment for injuries, accidents, and serious illnesses through Have a Heart. Time and again, we have observed significant improvements in animals’ overall health and body condition (BMI) following sterilisation.
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The number of animals we assist continues to grow each year. In 2024, more than 3,850 dogs and cats were sterilised, vaccinated, and treated for parasites. In 2025, this number increased to 3,995.
For 2026, our goal is to support over 4,000 dogs and cats by the end of the year. -
All of this is only possible thanks to the commitment and generosity of supporters who believe in our work.
Education and Prevention
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In addition to direct veterinary care, education and awareness are key pillars of our mission. Children’s magazines from the Global Alliance for Rabies Control as well as the Namibian children’s magazine PAKO have been distributed to children in many cities across Namibia.
Partnerships and Recognition
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Our long-standing partner Animal-Kind International featured our joint work in their December newsletter, celebrating our shared achievements and our commitment to making every year an “Animal-Kind Year”.
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In 2017 and 2020, Have a Heart Namibia was honoured by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control with inclusion on the Africa Rabies Day Award winners list.
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We collaborate closely with other animal welfare organisations to expand our reach, increase efficiency, and inspire positive change together. Most recently, we partnered with the University of Namibia (UNAM) on a One Health project at Oshakati State Hospital.
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Several Have a Heart volunteers have also been recognised with the Rotary Community Service Award for outstanding service to their communities.
Public Support and Media Presence
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We receive consistently positive feedback from pet owners, the public, and the media in Namibia. Have a Heart is a highly respected, trusted, and sought-after initiat
Lasting Impact
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Together, we have made a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of dogs, cats, their owners, our volunteers, and many compassionate people and with your continued support, we can expand this impact even further.
Operational Plans and Problems
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Our goal for 2026 is to help at least 4,000 dogs and cats across Namibia through sterilisation, vaccination, and medical care. By doing so, we aim not only to relieve immediate suffering, but to create sustainable, long-term solutions for animal welfare.
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Expanding Our Reach Through Mobile Clinics
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As early as 2017, we partnered with Namibia’s first mobile veterinary clinic to reach a wider area, including remote villages and informal settlements. It quickly became clear, however, that one mobile clinic is not sufficient to meet the growing demand.
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To provide sustainable support, multiple mobile clinics operated by different veterinary teams are essential.
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Progress has already been made:
Two veterinarians have purchased mobile clinic trailers to expand their reach, and two additional veterinary teams have expressed strong interest in working with mobile clinics in the future. -
Our original goal was to fully realise this expansion by late 2023 or early 2024. While these plans are ongoing, further progress depends largely on the availability of financial resources.
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Education & Awareness
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Education is a cornerstone of long-term change. We aim to significantly expand public education in animal welfare, with a strong focus on children.
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Through a partnership with the Namibian children’s magazine PAKO Kids, we have developed an educational programme for school visits that teaches children about responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and rabies prevention in an age-appropriate way.
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The demand for educational outreach is high. However, we currently face funding challenges that limit our ability to roll out this programme on a larger scale.
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Why Your Support Matters
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Your support helps us to:
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expand mobile clinic services,
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reach more remote communities,
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and secure long-term educational programmes.
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Together, we can turn plans into action and overcome these challenges.