MediPet Pet Insurance Brokers has announced a formal partnership with Oscar’s Arc, one of Cape Town’s leading dog adoption organisations, aimed at supporting pet owners from the very first day of their adoption journey. The collaboration reflects MediPet’s broader commitment to animal welfare and responsible pet ownership across South Africa.
About Oscar's Arc
Oscar’s Arc has established itself as a prominent name in Cape Town’s pet adoption space, thanks to its innovative approach to rehoming rescue dogs. Founded in 2017, the organisation has helped 5,797 dogs find their forever homes, averaging 13 successful adoptions every week. It has also attracted over 1,000 volunteers – including many children – who have dedicated their time to supporting the cause over the past seven years.
Through initiatives like the WOOF Project, the organisation brings adoptable dogs directly to the public via pop-up adoption spaces, helping hundreds of dogs find loving homes each year.
Central to Oscar’s Arc’s impact is its model of working with multiple rescue organisations and shelters simultaneously, giving dogs greater visibility and a significantly better chance of being adopted. By acting as a central platform for these organisations, Oscar’s Arc helps dogs from a variety of backgrounds find their forever homes faster – making adoption more accessible, visible, and successful for both animals and families alike.
A Partnership Rooted in Purpose
The collaboration between MediPet and Oscar’s Arc goes beyond the moment of adoption. As part of the partnership, MediPet helps fund the ongoing care of dogs within their organisation – covering essentials such as food, shelter, and veterinary care. Because Oscar’s Arc works across multiple rescue organisations, this support extends further than a single shelter, helping more dogs receive the care they need while they await their forever homes.
Louise Griffiths, CEO at MediPet, explains the thinking behind the partnership: “At MediPet, we believe every pet deserves a fighting chance. Partnering with Oscar’s Arc allows us to extend that promise beyond insurance – supporting rescue, rehabilitation, and second chances where they’re needed most. As a vet-led pet insurance broker, partnering with Oscar’s Arc is a natural extension of our mission.”
MediPet believes that caring for pets starts long before insurance, and that supporting the organisations working tirelessly to rescue and rehome animals is key to improving animal welfare in South Africa. Education also plays a vital role. By encouraging responsible pet ownership and long-term pet care, more adopted animals can remain in stable, loving homes – helping reduce the cycle of pets being surrendered or rehomed again.
The Importance of Pet Insurance for Newly Adopted Dogs
Welcoming a new pet into a new home is a deeply rewarding experience, but it also comes with important responsibilities. Newly adopted dogs require initial health checks, vaccinations, and parasite treatments – and as they settle into their new homes, unexpected health challenges can arise. Veterinary costs in South Africa can run into the tens of thousands of rands, and without adequate cover in place, financial pressure can compromise the quality of care a pet can receive.
Pet insurance ensures that decisions about a pet’s healthcare are guided by what’s best for the animal, rather than what the owner can afford. It is this principle that underpins MediPet’s approach to pet health – providing South African pet owners with the financial peace of mind to give their animals the care they deserve.
Looking Ahead
Through this partnership, MediPet and Oscar’s Arc share a unified vision: that every rescue dog deserves not only a loving home but also the protection and care to thrive within it. By combining Oscar’s Arc’s dedication to rehoming dogs with MediPet’s expertise in pet healthcare, the two organisations are working together to ensure that newly adopted dogs across Cape Town are set up for a healthy, secure future from day one.
Joanne Lefson, Director of Oscar’s Arc, speaks to the significance of the collaboration: “Oscar’s Arc WOOF Project is incredibly excited to collaborate with MediPet. It’s both inspiring and heartwarming to partner with a business that truly gives back. Their commitment to covering essential medical care for our rescued dogs makes a tangible, life-changing difference, not only improving the well-being of each dog but also enabling Oscar’s Arc WOOF Project to save even more dogs’ lives. This is the kind of partnership that turns compassion into action, and we are deeply grateful to have MediPet onboard giving back and supporting the work we do.”
