ABOUT THE SANCTUARY

A promise to animals. A commitment to healing. A home for life and hope for adoption

WHO WE ARE

The Gem Project Sanctuary is a nonprofit organisation just outside Cape Town that offers refuge to dogs and horses in need. We provide adoption, lifelong sanctuary, rehabilitation and community support all in one place.

Our name reflects our mission. We find the overlooked gems among animals and people. Whether it's a frightened dog, a withdrawn horse or a young person searching for direction, we believe every life holds value. Like diamonds in the rough we help them shine.

We are proudly one of the few true animal sanctuaries in the Western Cape. Our work honours two equally important paths: Adoption and Sanctuary.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Our care extends beyond the animals. We invest in people too.

MOBILE VET CLINIC

Brings essential care to communities with limited veterinary access.

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

A mentorship opportunity for youth to gain life skills, empathy and real-world experience.

CARE GIVER PROGRAMME

Connects people directly with animals in our care for walking, bonding, and support.

WHAT MAKES US
DIFFERENT?

Trust. Time. A home-like environment where no one is forgotten. The Gem Project Sanctuary is designed to offer something most animals have never known: the time and space to truly heal.

Dogs sleep indoors on warm beds. Horses roam in bonded herds. Every animal receives a care plan tailored to their medical, emotional and behavioural needs. Our sanctuary is a community of animals and people, built on compassion, respect and second chances.

LIFE AT THE SANCTUARY

Each day is filled with purpose, routine and love. Our animals wake up in peace surrounded by people who know them. This is not just care. It is what home was always meant to be. A home-like environment where healing can truly begin.

Soft bedding and warm sleeping areas
Specialised meals and consistent vet care
Enrichment activities like walks and puzzles
Time, love and emotional safety

OUR FACILITIES

Built for healing. Designed with heart. Every corner of our sanctuary reflects our belief that healing starts with feeling safe, seen and loved.

DOG SANCTUARY

FEATURES

Indoor sleeping rooms with home-style comfort
Outdoor fields for play and exploration
Medical, quarantine and grooming stations
Enrichment zones and interaction areas
Onsite overnight staff presence

HORSE SANCTUARY

FEATURES

Large spacious paddocks suitable for herd integration.
Gentle training yards and specific training areas along with individual training routines
safe, secure stables and paddocks, along with adequate paddock shelters
Space to roam, bond and recover
24/7 monitoring by on site staff.