Orphan’s Corner

The two female Great Danes that were confiscated from their abusive owners have now been given a second chance at love. They have been spayed and will be going to a good home this weekend. They have been adopted by farmers and will have lots of space to spread those long legs! In the three weeks they have been at the kennels, they have picked up weight and are much happier now.

There are many animals that would also like to know what love feels like, so please visit the kennels and find a new best friend.

The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) will be at the Night Market on Friday, November 29. They will be putting up a Christmas tree in remembrance of domestic pets that have passed away. Cards will be hanging on the tree, each bearing a picture and name of a pet that has died. The cards will be sold for R10, so please support a good cause. The money raised from the sale of these cards will help the kennels take care of animals that are still alive.

A raffle is currently on the go and the first prize is a weekend for two in the Nelson Mandela Presidential Suite at the Fern Hill Hotel and Conference Centre, including bed and breakfast. Tickets are only R20. This is also for a very worthy cause, as all the money raised will go to the AACL. Tickets are available from the league and the Gazette offices.

Please remember to book your pets into the kennels if you are going away on holiday during the festive season and need someone to look after them. There is very limited space left. You have to bring proof of vaccinations when doing your booking. No animal will be accepted without proof of receiving the necessary vaccinations.

Thanks to Mr Du Bruyn, Pierre Massyn, Monument School and Mr Porrill for their kind donations. Please remember that the AACL survives purely off donations, and any and all donations are greatly appreciated.