The Brakpan SPCA finds its kennels overwhelmed during the Christmas period and has launched a fund-raising drive.
The purpose of the Christmas Cheer Fund is to raise funds to cater for all the animals that need to be fed and to give some Christmas treats to all the unfortunate pets who will be abandoned, abused or stray over the festive season.
“We are asking the public and animal lovers to dig deep into their pockets to support this initiative,” said Ann Martin, fund-raiser of the Brakpan SPCA.
The community is encouraged to get involved by honouring past and present pets by pledging do a donation at the society’s premises, situated along Denne Road, or by depositing it into the bank account:
Brakpan SPCA,
Standard Bank Branch 2042,
Account Number 20922094
Beneficiary reference: Christmas Cheer and your name/anonymous (it is very important that it be indicated that the payment is for the Christmas Cheer Fund).
Email a copy of your proof of payment, including your optional short message, to spca159@gmail.com
Also email the proof of payment, with your short message, to malissas@caxton.co.za, so that every sponsor (whether it be an individual, school, organisation or a business) can be recognised in the Herald.
The Brakpan SPCA thanks the following individuals for their contribution to the Christmas Cheer Fund:
- Miss Y Zaayman: R500
- Mrs H Watridge: R500; in loving memory of Gerrie Gerber, forever in our hearts, from Heather, Eilene and Irene.
- B Havenga: R500; wishing all our furry friends a safe and happy Christmas from Bronwyn & Tatum Havenga.
- Anonymous: R500
The Cheer Fund will be running until the end of December. For more information regarding the project, contact Ann on 082 909 5612.
