Have your teenagers volunteer at the Benoni SPCA
The SPCA also appeals to any building, roofing, plumbing, fencing, painting, gardening companies to help with maintenance and or improvements in order to help make the pound better and to make life more comfortable and safe for the animals.
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If you have teenagers (16 years or older) and they love animals, then the Benoni SPCA welcomes the youngsters to join their volunteer programme every Saturday.
The SPCA runs a programme called Pawing Love In Action (PLIA) between 8.30am and noon at their premises (3 Klein Street, Lakefield), where youngsters can help give love to the animals, help with kennels and various tasks in the pound.
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The pound runs an adoption programme where members of the community can adopt a pet of their choice after having gone through the proper adoption application process.
In order to adopt a pet from the SPCA, you first have to phone the office on 011 849 2814 to check for availability. Further adoption application details will then be communicated.
You can also make a donation using the SMS line, SMS “SPCA” to 49040, each SMS costs R15.
Any donations, such as food, blankets (winter is drawing near), would be gratefully accepted,’’ said Shelley Owens, vice-chairperson of the SPCA.
To contact the Benoni SPCA phone the office on 011 894 2814 or email spca@telkomsa.net
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