WATCH: Humphrey hopes to raise R1-million for SPCA
The precious pooch has raised more than R234 000 for the organisation since 2014.
HUMPHREY’S winning attitude, soulful brown eyes and wagging tail are just some of the reasons why the local hound has become such a superstar in uMhlanga. But it’s his support in raising funds and awareness for the Durban & Coast SPCA that has got tails wagging.
The precious pooch has raised more than R234 000 for the organisation since 2014 and was rewarded for his sterling efforts with a doggie biscuit and a tummy rub from owner, Alwyn Immerman.
However, now Immerman has set himself the lofty goal of raising R1-million for the organisation. A key aspect to driving the fundraising drive is a YouTube clip, entitled, ‘Humphrey Cooks Up A Storm’.
“The clip was produced by my wife, Marian. She partnered with La Lucia Junior Primary who have been fantastic. My wife and Carol Dillon, the music teacher at the school rewrote the ‘How Much Is The Doggy in the Window’ tune to fit in with Humphrey. One of the most important lines urges people not to go to the pet shop but to go to the SPCA to adopt a pet,” he said.
Since being uploaded the video has garnered more than 370 views.
“Through this video which chronicles Humphrey’s fundraising initiatives we hope to raise a million rand for the Durban & Coast SPCA. The biggest thing for us is to challenge other schools to partnering with us the way the children of La Lucia Junior Primary have done. Humphrey simply adores the young children and it’s also a great way to raise awareness about the great work the SPCA does,” he said.
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