Cheetah Sanctuary Donation

At Purrform we are feline fanatics on all levels!
We are passionate about what we do and proud to be able to provide a great, natural diet to cats. But we also have other passions and one that is at the heart of Purrform, is to help the majestic wild Cheetahs.

We would be thrilled if you can support a well renowned Cheetah Centre, which was established in 1971 by Ann and originally known as the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre. The name was changed in 2010, to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, as a tribute to the woman who has devoted her life to the survival of cheetahs and other rare and endangered species.

Less than 7,000 cheetahs are left in the wild today and it would be a global tragedy if they were to become completely extinct.

The Centre prides itself on its contribution to the conservation and survival of the cheetah species, through meticulous breeding (ensuring genetic diversity) and the ability to release captive born cheetahs, as and when suitable space becomes available.

As a non-profit organisation that receives no government funding, the Centre relies heavily on sponsorship, donations and income generated from tours and the adoption programme, to subsidise its various conservation projects.

This gigantic feline is an endangered species and if nothing is done to protect them, they will one day disappear.

Our domestic cats have a lot of characteristics in common with the cheetah:

• Diet: Both cheetahs and domestic cats are obligate carnivores.
• Vocalisation: Both cheetahs and domestic cats purr.
• Hunting: Both cheetahs and domestic cats are excellent hunters with strong hunting instincts.
• Body shape: Both cheetahs and domestic cats have muscular bodies with long tails, similar shaped skulls, and dentition.
• Sense of smell: Both cheetahs and domestic cats have a highly developed sense of smell.
• Scent marking: Both cheetahs and domestic cats use scent to mark their territory.
• Solitary: Both cheetahs and domestic cats are territorial and generally prefer to live alone.

With so few cheetahs left, rewilding initiatives and community-based projects are examples of conservation programs that try to save their ecosystems and lessen conflicts between people and wildlife. To rebuild ecosystems, several nations are trying to reintroduce cheetahs into historic areas.

Please help us to save these amazing creatures, by donating a small amount today.

Every penny donated goes straight to the sanctuary.

Visit their website to learn more.