About Us
About Cluny Animal Trust
The Cluny Animal Trust (CAT) is a non-profit veterinary welfare organisation that was established in 2011 to serve the needs of animals owned by impoverished residents of the eastern Free State and further afield.
CAT stems from Dr Katherine Barker’s sterilisation programme established in 2004 and it is currently run from her small veterinary clinic in Fouriesburg and her satellite practice in Clarens.
The Challenge
The sad reality is that there is a growing number of animals who receive little or no veterinary care and/or are victims of neglect, abuse, poor living conditions, lack of socialisation, dog-fighting or other forms of animal cruelty. Most recently, the very real problem that has now come to our attention is puppy-farming – which is seen as an opportunity to make a ‘quick buck’ with puppies being offered on the town square in Clarens on a Saturday morning. The poor economic climate in the eastern Free State remains a barrier and significantly affects the ability of many pet owners to properly care for their animals.
The Cluny Animal Trust aims to:
- End the needless suffering of animals by providing veterinary treatment
- Educate owners in proper animal care, feeding and preventive treatment
- Run a small animal hospital and a mobile clinic
- Sterilise animals to prevent unwanted litters
Meet The Team
Dr Katherine Barker
BVSc - Founder and Trustee
Dr Katherine Barker
Dr Katherine Barker is a highly-experienced small animal veterinarian (BVSc) and she is the founder and a trustee of the Cluny Animal Trust.
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Jan Sander
Qualified Animal Welfare Assistant
Dr Marthie Kleynhans
Community Service Vet
Dr Marthie Kleynhans
Dr Marthie Kleynhans is a recent and very welcome addition to the Cluny Animal Trust.
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Daisy
Theatre on Wheels
