ERMELO – The Ermelo True Rescue organisation for stray animals is in need of the community’s help to feed more than 17 dogs.
Ermelo True Rescue is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping abandoned or injured animals.
According to founder, Megan du Preez, they currently have about 17 dogs in various open fields that they have to care for.
“We need dog food and fuel to be able to take them to Bethal SPCA once we catch them. We want to say thank you very much for every donations from everyone, however, our vet’s account is still in arrears of R9 915.63.”
Du Preez told Highvelder that animal cruelty occurs more frequently in town than most people care to admit.
On the new, recently shared social media page, it was clear that they deal with some of the most horrific situations.
Necessities required:
- Dog and cat food
- Dog houses
- Muzzles
- Blankets, pillows, dog and cat beds, • Leashes
- Bricks, wooden pallets, wooden poles
- Zinc plates, iron, locks, diamond mesh
- Pet carriers, travel boxes, catching • crates
- Cement, sand, tools, paint, paintbrushes, thinners
- Cleaning supplies,
- Dog shampoo, cat shampoo, dip
- Toys
- Monetary donations for vet bills
- Volunteers to help walk, play with and care for the animals.
For more information, contact Du Preez on 066 174 9736 or send an email to ermelo.truerescue@gmail.com.