Be a hero for furry friends in need
The PurrPaws for Life Animal Shelter is pleading with the community to help them and support their Volunteer Day on July 18.
VANDERBIJLPARK. – “We work for the community and we cannot do this by ourselves. Everything we do is done to improve the quality of life of so many unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned animals.”
The PurrPaws for Life Animal Shelter is pleading with the community to help them and support their Volunteer Day on July 18. “Our vet accounts are used to get the animals treatment and in many cases, it’s not shelter animals that get treated, but the community we help with their family pets.
Getting animals sterilised (spayed/ neutered) help us reduce the number of pets surrendered or dumped at the shelters,” explains a spokesperson for the shelter.
The shelter is currently taking care of 250 dogs, of which 50 are puppies under six months, and 150 cats. The cost every week is R8 000 just to feed the animals. Their vet accounts are currently R23 000 and R4 000. Thus they need constant support from the community.
On Volunteer Day people will get to experience the joy of helping them and play their part in the Mandela Day celebrations. So let your compassion shine.
The projects on the day include:
Project 1 | PAINTING
Everything has a new ‘leash’ on life with a fresh lick of paint.
Project 2 | GARDENING
Help spruce up the gardens and plant beds at our kennels and cattery. Green thumbs optional.
Project 3 | VARNISHING
We have a number of Wendy houses and other wooden structures in need of varnishing.
Project 4 | KITTY JUNGLE GYMS
Build jungle gyms, cat walks and ramps out of timber and donated scratch posts. If you love cats and DIY, this is the project for you.
Project 5 | DIY PROJECTS CATS
If you’re good at DIY, have a tool box and can work with a power tool, we have a variety of projects for you to tackle while you volunteer.
Everything from painting, laying tiles and giving love to the kitties.
Project 6 | DIY CAMPS
If you’re good at DIY, have a tool box, can weld and work with a power tool, we have a variety of projects for you to tackle while you volunteer. Repairs of gates are of primary concern and closing off fencing around the shelter itself.
Project 7| DIY FARM ANIMALS
If you’re good at DIY, have a tool box and can work with a power tool, we have a variety of projects for you to tackle while you volunteer.
Building a pond for the geese to be ready for the summer is on their list.
Everyone who helps on the day, will have their name added to the ‘Wall of Fame” at the shelter.
For those who cannot make it on the day, you can play your part by sponsorsing one of the doggies or cats on a monthly basis.
If you have a company that can donate an amount you can use the donation as a tax deductible donation as we issue 18a Tax Certificates for those that request it.
Please contact 083 6509 558 or email info@purrpawsforlife.co.za for the necessary info.
