For 25 years, Dassenberg has been built on a single, unwavering foundation: a dream that every animal deserves dignity and every child deserves hope. As we look back on a quarter-century of rescues, we aren’t just celebrating the past; we are looking toward the horizon.
Newsletter: December 2025
Every dog that comes through our doors brings a unique story, but the journey of Aloe, our beautiful German Shepherd, truly exemplifies the resilience we fight for and the love we rely on.
Newsletter: November 2025
132 Lives Changed. See the Impact of our 1st ever Mass Sterilization Campaign and book your date to Shop Vintage for a Cause.
Newsletter: August 2025
Every life saved is a testament to our incredible community. We already rescue 58 dogs since the beginning of this year.
Newsletter: February 2024
Dobby is Dassenberg’s newest rescue! He arrived with a badly damaged, broken leg and an emergency amputation saved his life.
Newsletter: January 2024
The perfect Volunteer opportunities for you and your family:- Volunteer Saturdays and Adoption Days!
Newsletter: September 2023
Thank you for for all your support, we could not do it without you!
Newsletter: August 2023
Not to be missed! The Dassenberg Vintage Sale Please support the work we do at Dassenberg Rescue Centre by visiting our Vintage Sale. We have a good stock of international brands available.
Newsletter: July 2023
Giving Care Much of the work we do as a rescue centre is about care. Our years of working with animals has lead us to believe in animals as so much more than just sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions, we witness the complexity of each being…
Newsletter: December 2023
With Love And Gratitude Dassenberg Rescue lives with heart and soul for children and Animals. As this year heads towards a close we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters. As a nation we had to face and still are facing many challenges that
Newsletter: October 2022
Dassenberg Rescue may be a small rescue centre, but we punch way beyond our weigh in terms of impact. In short, we are a small rescue centre with a big heart….
Newsletter: August 2022
Dassenberg Rescue may be a small rescue centre, but we punch way beyond our weigh in terms of impact. In short, we are a small rescue centre with a big heart….
Newsletter: August 2022
Confronted by the realities of poverty Cheresa Bognar Dassenberg Rescue Centre started out in 2000 in response to the desperate situation of horses in the Atlantis area. In our work we are often confronted by the reality of poverty and what this means for communities and their animals.
Newsletter: March 2022
I’d personally like to welcome Cheresa to our team, your appointment has taken a huge weight off my shoulders and I have already so enjoyed working with you!
Newsletter: December 2021
From desperate to hopeful and even beautiful – The Dassenberg Rescue Centre Team
Newsletter: November 2021
From desperate to hopeful and even beautiful – The Dassenberg Rescue Centre Team
Newsletter: September 2021
From desperate to hopeful and even beautiful – The Dassenberg Rescue Centre Team