Mandela Day at the Park
Dogs are loyal, loving, hilarious, and endlessly forgiving creatures who have a knack for warming our hearts.
![Kevin Stirling with Rex connect. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5503_38278-e1690291043659-488x470.jpg)
Community members around Nice on Poplar Park and the surrounding area had a furry-filled day where they got to spend 67 minutes with a rescue dog.
Celebrating Mandela Day on July 15, with puppy love and donating to their well-being was the highlight for the attendees.
![Davey after munching down the treats at the park. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5639_29547-e1690290909731-484x400.jpg)
Kevin Stirling said, “This day is to make a difference on Mandela Day and sponsor a rescue dog for R67.”
![Isla Mooney with Louisa have a great furry day at the park. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5492_57772-e1690290924487-478x400.jpg)
He added that the public and volunteers joined A New Hope Dog Rescue at Poplar on Park in Bryanston to spend 67 minutes, showing the shelter dogs love and appreciation. He thanked them for their time.
![Rosie relaxes at the park. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5532_77556-e1690290937808-520x369.jpg)
“Much fun was had in aid of our cause, and we hope to be doing this every time, sharing the furry love with the public.”
![Breagh Stirling with Sedona. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5479_05427-e1690290951984-520x352.jpg)
![Cute little Sedona rests. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5651_23892-e1690290966212-460x400.jpg)
![Camilo after meeting the public. Photo: Duduzile Khumalo](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/07/IMG_5516_79952-e1690290979621-493x400.jpg)
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