East Coast Animal Care

Previously Wild Coast Community Vet Clinic (WCCVC), East Coast Animal Care (ECAC) is the non-profit organisation (NPC 2017/292516/08) established by Safari4u to support the community both in Chintsa and the surrounding communities of the Wild Coast area of the Eastern Cape.

  • Anti-parasite treatment (such as dipping and dosing for endo- and ecto-parasites)
  • Wound care
  • Community education on handling and treatment of pets and animals
  • Neuter and spay programme for both dogs and cats
  • Treatment of disease and parasite outbreaks such as mange and screw worm
  • Intensive care and rehabilitation for ill or injured animals
  • Follow up treatments as needed

We have also created a GoFundMe page so that you can support the charity and help an animal in need.

https://www.gofundme.com/chintsa-dogs

If you’re visiting and would like to support us, any donations are welcome. Some ideas are listed below.

  • Any expired/ unused medications
  • Dewormers (tablets or liquid)
  • Ectomectin/ Ivermectin
  • Dectomax
  • Bandages
  • Vet Wrap
  • Dental Instruments
  • Hoof Nippers (horse/ cattle/ goat)
  • Nail Clippers (dog/ cat)
  • Gastro-intestinal drugs (constipation, diahorrea)
  • Antibiotics
  • Wound spray (Anticeptic and Paraparasitic)
  • Pet Cam (Meloxicam oral suspension)
  • Latex feeding teats (the kind to slip over any bottle)
  • Baby bottles
  • Thermometers
  • Colostrum Supplement
  • Flea comb
  • Dog Brush
  • Electric Razor
  • Needles (various gauges)
  • Syringes (various sizes)
  • Gauze and Cotton Wool
  • Antiseptic cleaner (Iodine, F10 or chlorohexidine)
  • Plastic rescue box (for small wildlife)
  • Cat carrier
  • Dog Carrier/ Cage (various sizes)
  • Collapsable Play pen (for playtime with any puppies in care)
  • Dog Muzzles (various sizes)
  • Slip Leads
  • Heat Mats/ Bair huggers
  • Hot water bottles
  • Food/ Water Bowls
  • Litter Trays
  • Cat Litter
  • Cage Liners (towels/ blankets/ newspaper)
  • Cat Food
  • Dog Food
  • Welding gloves (for wildlife handling)

*Snake handling equipment

  • Snake hook
  • Snake tongs
  • Clear pvc tube

*Horse specific

  • Grooming equipment
  • Halters

Please be aware of customs legislation travelling with some of the medications you may wish to include. Should you wish to donate directly, please talk to us about options for this.