Help rescue organisation save starving animals
This past year has been incredibly difficult as there are more cases of neglected animals because people are facing unbearable financial burdens.
Mid-South Coast based animal rescue organisation, 4 Paws and a Tale, annually hosts a Valentine’s Day fundraiser to generate much needed income to feed starving animals in the area.
Unfortunately, due to the nationwide lockdown this event was not possible.
The non-profit organisation also has a charity shop in Scottburgh to help sustain its work, but is more reliant on the February fundraiser.
Founder Nicky Koekemoer explained how the cancellation meant that hundreds of animals are in now dire need of food.
“This past year has been incredibly difficult as there are more cases of neglected animals because people are facing unbearable financial burdens,” she said.
“This is compounded by the fact that donations have been limited, and we’ve also taken on feeding of hungry families.”
The team, made up of volunteers, is currently feeding around 250 dogs a number of days of the week.
It is also committed to preventing animal abuse while re-homing dogs and cats to loving homes across KZN.
“As February was the month of love, and we usually held our fundraiser during this time, we ask that the public take into consideration the concept of love and open its heart by donating food. Even the smallest donation is incredibly welcome,” said Nicky.
Donations can be brought in as dry food and tins of dog and cat food, blankets, old towels, linen and kennels which make for a much more comfortable sleeping area and provide shelter on sunny and rainy days for stray and township dogs or flea and tick medication.
These items can be dropped off at the Tale End Charity Shop in Thira Village just off the main road, 142 Scott Street, in Scottburgh or at Seadoone Vet in Amanzimtoti.
Visitors can also support the cause by buying any range of thrift items from the shop as well, or donating previously loved items in good condition to the shop.
Business hours are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm every Saturday.
Visit www.4pawsandatalerescue.co.za or contact Nicky at 084 6265508 or email her at info@4pawsandatalerescue.co.za.
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