Paw Print Plaque
N$ 250Your name — or a beloved pet's — pressed onto the wall at CAPU House.
120 heroes needed
Civilian Animal Protection Unit · NamibiaEvery animal
Welcome to C.A.P.U.
Every animal
deserves a
second chance.
A volunteer-run unit in Windhoek rescuing animals from abuse, finding them foster and forever homes, and fighting the cruelty that puts them in danger.
A 100% volunteer rescue network — powered by people who refuse to look away.
- Rescue from Abuse
- Foster Homes
- Forever Homes
- End Dog Fighting
- Stop Backyard Breeding
- Report Cruelty
- Vet Care
- Volunteer-Run
Critical Emergency
The CAPU Rescue Paw Print Wall
Our vet account is frozen. We can't rescue until it's unlocked.
CAPU's outstanding veterinary ledger has reached N$ 253,216. Because of this debt, our credit account has been suspended — and we must pay N$ 100,000 immediately to open the doors and keep saving injured and abandoned animals.
So we're building the Rescue Paw Print Wall. We need 206 local heroes to claim their spot. Every visit, your name — or a beloved pet's — will be on display at CAPU House as a permanent lifesaver of our rescues.
N$ 253,216
Vet debt
N$ 100,000
To unlock now
206
Plaques to claim
Claim your plaque
Donate, then tell us the name to engrave — 081 272 8639
Bone Plaque
N$ 500A bigger mark on the wall for everyone who walks through our doors to see.
60 heroes needed
Cat / Dog Silhouette
N$ 1,000A cat or dog silhouette plaque carrying your name for the long haul.
20 heroes needed
Dog House Plaque
N$ 1,001+Our top private tier — a dog-house plaque for the biggest-hearted heroes.
5 heroes needed
Corporate Pillar
N$ 10,000Put your business logo on permanent display at CAPU House — a pillar plaque that advertises your heart for the long run.
Our Mission
We believe a country is measured by how it treats the creatures with no voice of their own.
C.A.P.U. — the Civilian Animal Protection Unit — was founded in Windhoek in 2021 as a volunteer-run non-profit with a simple purpose: to rescue animals from abuse, to find them foster or permanent homes, and through campaigns to make the public aware of animal abuse, dog fighting and backyard breeding. When a call comes in, whoever is available answers it.
Compassion first
We rescue from abuse and never look the other way.
Powered by volunteers
100% volunteer-run — no one draws a salary.
Accountable
We feed back to donors on every rescue they support.
What We Do
Four ways we fight for them, every single day.
From the first emergency call to the day they trot off into a new home — we're with them through all of it.
Rescue from abuse
We respond to reports of animals being abused or at risk — pulling them out of danger and into safe hands.
Foster & forever homes
Every rescue needs somewhere to land. We place animals in caring foster homes and match them with permanent families.
Veterinary care
Our rescues are treated and patched up through our partner, Rhino Park Veterinary Clinic — funded by the donations you give.
Awareness campaigns
We campaign to make the public aware of animal abuse, dog fighting and backyard breeding — and how to report it.
Adopt me
Featured rescue · Windhoek
Ready for a home
From a chain to a loving home.
Before he was rescued, Bista spent three long years chained up and confined to an old tyre. The neglect never broke his spirit — given a second chance, he bloomed into a joyful, affectionate and deeply loyal companion who absolutely loves life (and his toys).
He's high-energy, playful, and ready to give his whole heart to the family that chooses him. He has an amazing foundation, having worked directly with professional trainer Gavin Damon to help him settle into home life.
- Age & sex
- Almost 5 years · Male
- Size
- Medium
- Training
- House-trained, knows basic commands
- Good with
- Active adults · can be around children
Must be the only pet. Because of his past, Bista needs a home with no other dogs or cats — so he can feel entirely safe and be the centre of your world.
Adopt Bista — call Ester
Ester Kunert · 081 272 8639
His journey
More rescues
Bista isn't the only one waiting for a home.
Photographed rescues are real animals looking for homes today — illustrated cards are examples while we add more live listings.
Ready nowHandsome Boy
Kitten · 7–8 wksA handsome little boy with an extra-cute short tail. He's still learning to like dogs — we're working on it! House check + adoption fee apply.
Adopt — call EsterEster Kunert · 081 272 8639
Ready now
Nadi
Africanis · 2 yrsA gentle soul who found us under a shop veranda. Loves children and long shadows.
Adopt NadiReady now
Tjikuzu
Tabby · 8 monthsCurious, chatty and convinced every lap is hers. A purr-machine in training.
Adopt TjikuzuIn foster
Basie
Boerboel mix · 4 yrsBig, soft and endlessly loyal. Dreams of a yard and a person to guard.
Adopt BasieReady now
Shilongo
Black & white · 1 yrSurvived a long, hard winter. Now he just wants a windowsill and some sun.
Adopt ShilongoWhy trust us
A small unit, run on heart — and held accountable.
2021
Founded in Windhoek
constituted 11 March 2021
0%
Volunteer-run
not a single paid salary
N$0
To salaries
every cent goes to the animals
N$0
To join the mission
monthly membership, all in
CAPU is a registered Voluntary Association run entirely by volunteers. Funds are managed per rescue, and we give feedback to every donor on the animals their gift helped — because trust is everything.
In our own words
“To rescue animals from abuse or possible abuse, to find foster homes or permanent homes for such animals, and through campaigns make the public aware of animal abuse, dog fighting and back-yard breeding.”
Our founding purpose
C.A.P.U. Constitution · Windhoek, 11 March 2021
Make it count
Turn N$ into a second chance.
Helps cover vet treatment for an animal in our care.
Fastest way — pay N$150 from your phone:
Search “C.A.P.U.” on PayTodayOr by EFT
- Account name
- C.A.P.U.
- Bank
- Bank Windhoek · Capricorn Branch
- Branch code
- 486372
- Account no.
- 8021459202
Use your name as the reference so we can thank you. C.A.P.U. is a non-profit Voluntary Association — 100% volunteer-run.
Get Involved
Not everyone can give money. Everyone can give something.
Become a member
From N$50 a month, join the unit as a member and give us a steady base to plan rescues from.
Foster a life
Open your home for a few weeks and free up space for the next animal in crisis.
Volunteer
Walk dogs, drive transports, run a stall — every pair of hands moves us forward.