Cheetah Conservation Fund

One of the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s most successful programs to help save the wild cheetah is our Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd Livestock Guarding Dog program.  These special dogs, raised and bred at CCF Namibia headquarters, are given free to Namibian farmers.  The dogs protect livestock from cheetah attacks, barking loudly whenever they see a cheetah or predator, scaring the big cats away.  Farmers no longer need to kill cheetahs to protect their livestock and their livelihood. How successful has the program been? Very. Most farmers report a 80% reduction in livestock kills by cheetahs and other predators. 

Since 1994, CCF has placed over 400 livestock guarding dogs. The puppies bond with their herds and protect the herds from predators. Most farmers with Anatolian dogs from CCF report dramatic reductions of livestock losses due to cheetahs and other predators. In turn, this helps the farmers implement improved livestock management techniques and encourages the farmers to co-exist with cheetahs instead of removing cheetahs from farmland. 

More and more farmers are eager to adopt puppies and use this livestock management technique. CCF currently breeds, cares for and places about 20-30 puppies a year. Please become a conservation partner and assist in covering half or all of the annual costs in caring for and raising these working dogs. Each dog costs CCF over $500 a year in care. These costs include food, vaccinations, new-owner support, veterinary care and long-term monitoring. Your donation will also support training programs for the farmers. Donations at any level also contribute to the continued observation and care of Guarding Dogs after they have been placed on  livestock farms. 

You can also create a personalised Sponsorship Certificate for you or a gift recipient, and download a special photo of a Livestock Guarding Dog. Each JPEG file is over 400 kb in size and up to 22 in across. After completing your transaction, your receipt will include a link to a page with instructions to access these benefits. We do not mail out certificates or photos. If you are not re-directed to this page or have any questions, kindly contact us .

If you sponsor a dog for a whole year ($500) you will receive special recognition at CCF Namibia.

For Gift Sponsorships please include the recipient's name and contact information (e-mail address preferrably) if you would like us to send him/her updates on CCF's Livestock Guarding Dog Program.

Learn more about CCF's Livestock Guarding Dog Program by clicking here.

DONATIONS BY FAX OR MAIL: Please click here  to download form.