Pets in need of good homes
FOURWAYS - The Johannesburg branch of Pet Empowerment in Townships has many dogs in need of permanent homes.
Nicole Badenhorst and Laura Whittaker of the non-profit organisation run Happy Tails Doggy Daycare on Albatross Drive in Fourways. Some of the dogs are fostered at the centre, while others are with foster families. The organisation has many foster dogs looking for permanent and foster homes.
The organisation works in Orange Farm township and townships in Walkerville, and provides medical care, food, kennels, collar leashes, hosts spayathons and educates the communities on animal care. Unwanted or abused animals are taken into foster care until a permanent home is found.
Some of the cases have sad stories, such as Charlie Brown who was limp and dying from Biliary when the organisation found him in October last year. Badenhorst said, “He could not even stand to go to urinate. Luckily he had a very strong will to survive and pulled through! He is now an active and charismatic little boy who loves to play. He also speaks to you when he wants something, which is very cute! He is very clever and is house-trained,” said Badenhorst.
Sandy has been homeless for most of her life and is now in need of a permanent home. Badenhorst said the five-year-old dog is fond of people, children and medium-sized dogs. “She doesn’t like small dogs. She doesn’t mind cats and tends to ignore them,” said Badenhorst.
Buttercup and Socks are urgently looking for a home. “We would love them to find a home together again, although we will consider separate homes if there are no other options,” said Badenhorst. Both dogs are affectionate and enjoy children’s company. They are both one years old, take commands well and are adventurous but not unruly.
Snoopy has been waiting for almost a year to find a permanent home and is now an urgent case. While he enjoys interacting with other dogs and people, he is not a fan of cats or very small children.
Lucky is in urgent need for a permanent home as the home he is fostered in is too small for him. At four months old, Badenhorst said he had a divine nature and was well-behaved with people and other dogs.
Details: jhb@pets.org.za
