Pet expo and partners set to break Guinness World Record
RANDBURG – Attempting to collect the most pet food in a seven-day period.
The World of Dogs and Cats and Pet Expo (Wodac), Complete Dog Food and Ford Motor Company, are calling upon animal lovers in Gauteng to help them break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most pet food collected in a seven-day period.
The aim is to collect a minimum of 20 tons of pet food from 14 to 20 July 2014, in order to convincingly break the prevailing record of 15 tons.
“Animal shelters across the country look after scores of lovable pets in need of a good, nutritious meal while they await adoption,” said Henk Jutte, managing director of Complete Dog Food.
“So apart from being a fun opportunity for Gauteng residents to contribute to a GWR attempt, donors can draw inspiration from the fact that the real goal behind this initiative is to collect as much pet food as possible for donation to participating animal welfare organisations.”
Animal lovers, and those who want to be part of a bona fide GWR attempt, are asked to drop off their donations at participating Ford dealerships in Gauteng, from 14 to 20 July and at Wodac, which runs from 18 to 20 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.
The grand weigh-in, of what will likely be a mountain of pet food, will take place under strict supervision at Wodac on 20 July 2014.
So, animal lovers, what are you waiting for? Raid your cupboards, set out for the supermarket and stock up on any brand of bags or cans of nutritious cat, dog, rabbit, bird or other pet food that catches your fancy.
Then drop it off at a participating Ford dealer during the week of 14 to 20 July. Randburg residents can take their donations to Fury Motors on William Nicol Drive or bring it to Wodac from 18 to 20 July.
Details: www.dogscats.co.za.
