A Hog's Life Rescue Farm

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5

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7

Reviews


2015

Years in business

We are a pro-life Animal Rescue Farm located in the magic Amatola mountains, focusing on rescue & rehabilitation of animals in need and believe in the power of education.

Nkonkobe Animal Care is a Non Profit Organisation founded in 2010. "A Hog’s Life" is Nkonkobe's partner pproject and was started in 2018 to help more animals and give animals a safe shelter during their rehabilitation phase. Our Animal Rescue Farm is located in the heart of the Amatola Mountain ...

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Nkonkobe Animal Care is a Non Profit Organisation founded in 2010. "A Hog’s Life" is Nkonkobe's partner pproject and was started in 2018 to help more animals and give animals a safe shelter during their rehabilitation phase. Our Animal Rescue Farm is located in the heart of the Amatola Mountain range - Hogsback.

We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abused, neglected and abandoned animals from the surrounding towns and villages & give many of them safe haven on our farm. We provide quality care for our animals and believe in educating the local community to help make a lasting impact. We are dedicated to helping our community, especially those that can’t afford to look after their animals on their own. We are actively involved in controlling cat and dog over-population and the danger of rabies in the area by arranging “spay campaigns”.

We are currently setting up an education program with local schools to teach children more about their furry friends to help change their way of thinking and acting towards animals. Ultimately, we believe that education is the key to making a lasting change! School classes come and visit our farm, meet our animals and learn how to treat them right. 

Our journey first brought us to the magical little town of Hogsback back in 2015 for a trail running adventure known as "The Hobbit 100km". We immediately fell in love with the landscape... the rolling green hills, indigenous forests, magical waterfalls and breathtaking views from the many mountain peaks. It's said that mystical forests described in J.R.R.Tolkien's famous trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings" was influenced by the Hogsback landscape as his son was part of the Royal Air Force in the region and sent Tolkien detailed sketches and descriptions of the Hogsback forests.

Hogsback filled our hearts like no other, but at the same time left us deeply saddened as we encountered many stray animals in horrible condition and learned about the neglect and abuse that is happening in the surrounding towns & villages.

In 2018 we were able to fulfil our dream and purchased a beautiful farm in Hogsback.  In December 2018 we "moved to the mountain" (what locals like to say) and made it our new home. We partnered with Nkonkobe Animal Care in Fort Beaufort to make an even bigger impact. Since arriving we've rescued 3 chickens, 4 pigs, 5 cats and 30 dogs. Together with Nkonkobe Animal Care we look after more than 100 dogs and 50 cats. We hope to grow these numbers a lot in the future and help as many animals as possible.



Contact Person

Anke Hamers


A Hog's Life Rescue Farm reviews

Alina Recke rating5.0

2019 at Love-giver to our animals

I spent a month with anke and her great team. Anke picked me up at the airport in East London. She received me with open arms and open heart. I've never met such an impressive honest and happy soul before. When we arrived at the farm I was greeted by two dozen rescued dogs, cats, chickens and ...
Liam Cornell rating5.0

2019 at Love-giver to our animals

Anke and Tyl are inspirational. Their passion for animals has led them to create a beautiful sanctuary for dogs in an area where it is much needed. The animals are part of the family, and are given love, care and a new chance at life. A Hogs Life is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery ...
Karin Irle rating5.0

2019 at Love-giver to our animals

I always wanted to travel to South Africa and it had been on my bucketlist for quite some time. I have previous experience in volunteering in South America and Asia and always enjoyed this way of travelling and giving back. I am not a fan of big organisations and was very happy when I found Anke's ...
I am so happy I did not listen to the doubts I had on this journey, because it changed my life. To work with rescued animals and happy, like-minded, open and loving people all day in fresh air was a pure bliss. The energy put into the work at the farm by everyone was so motivating and inspiring. ..
I volunteered at A Hog‘s Life Rescue Farm for three weeks. Unfortunately I didn’t have more time. From the very first moment I arrived at the rescue farm and met their inhabitants (humans and animals) I totally fell in love. Anke showed me around and answered all of my questions. She told me ...
This was my very first experience with a volunteer Programm and it was beautiful! I learned a lot about dogs, South Africa, Nature and how much you get by doing something for others! Beyond this I had a great time with lots of tasty veggie food, watching apes chilling in the old trees, cuddling ...