The shop has been started by Jacqueline Smith and Lorraine Brown. “After I resigned as PRO and marketing manager of Toti SPCA, I realised I wanted to continue working with animals. I joined 4 Paws and a Tale, when I realised they needed the most help,” said Jacqueline.
The shop will be open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and on Saturdays from 8.30am to noon. A number of sponsors have come on board. “I thank our sponsors for helping us set-up and carry the financial load.”
The shop is run by volunteers and Jacqueline is calling for more volunteers to help in the shop.
4 Paws and a Tale was started by Nicky Koekemoer and predominantly serves the rural areas of Scottburgh and Umkomaas. Currently the organisations feeds and cares for 79 dogs and 40 cats, many of whom have names.
“Nicky buys food, pays vets bills and sees to the general care of the animals, including sterilisation mostly out of her own pocket. Our main aim is to use the money generated from the shop to extend our sterilisation programme, which is already in place in the rural areas of Scottburgh and Umkomaas, to the rural areas of Toti.”
Nicky's commitment to the projects sees her out and about from 5.30am, 365 days a year and during the work week at her desk at 7.30am.
Tale End calls on the public to donate items such as general household goods, bric-a-brac, clothing and books in good condition. Have a look in your kitchen, bathroom or garage, if there are items you haven't used in a while, it's time to donate them. Items can be dropped off at the shop in the mornings.
The public is also urged to support a Valentine's dinner fundraiser at RJs in Toti. For more information on the dinner or the shop, contact Jacqueline on 082-462-7184.
