LOCAL residents showed their appreciation and love for animals in need at the recent Durban & Coast SPCA Kennels Sleepover held at the association’s Springfield Park premises.
The sleepover saw residents brave the kennels overnight and be ‘bailed’ out to give back to animals in need.
More than R173 000 was raised by those who participated, and the event also coincided with International Homeless Animals Day, a day to educate people about homeless and abandoned animals as well as the importance of spaying and neutering domestic animals.
Durban & Coast SPCA spokesperson Tanya Fleischer explained that the SPCA sees more than 13 000 homeless animals through its doors each year.
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“We were blown away by the support and love shown by our guests. They were committed to raising funds and awareness for the plight of homeless animals in Durban. In total, we had 14 guests sleeping over, and combined, they have raised more R173 000 for the animals at our SPCA.
“There were a number of awards and fun and games throughout the event. Those who slept overnight had visitors, and we had them vote for the ‘best-dressed’ kennel, they enjoyed watching our sleepover guests play a few fun games and were entertained by music from Underground Radio,” she said.
Fleischer added that some of the participants also wrote poems about being in their kennel.
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For local resident Senta Seele, the event marked her third time sleeping in the kennels overnight.
“The sleepover sensitises you to what it must feel like for the animals. It also helps bring awareness to the animals that the SPCA are looking after. It has opened my eyes to the amazing work the SPCA does in the community and what goes on behind the scenes,” she said.
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