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Sandton SPCA launches urgent fundraising drive to support overburdened shelter
As Mandela Month unfolds, the Sandton SPCA has issued a compelling plea to the community to come together and help ease the burden faced by their overwhelmed shelter.
With an influx of abandoned, injured, and frail animals, the organisation is reaching out for support through a dedicated 40-day fundraising campaign, scheduled to run from July 1 to August 18, aiming to raise R167 000.
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Sandton SPCA fundraising manager Yolande van Rooyen expressed her urgency and hope. 'Our shelter is under immense pressure. Every week, we take in animals in distress, abandoned puppies, elderly cats, and injured animals, and recent outbreaks have only increased the strain. We need the community's support more than ever to continue our vital work.'
The funds raised will be directed toward essential initiatives, including urgent sterilisation procedures to curb overpopulation, educational outreach programmes in disadvantaged schools to foster compassion and responsible pet care, and shelter upgrades to improve living conditions for the animals.
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Van Rooyen highlighted the significance of community involvement. 'This campaign is about more than just money; it's about mercy, dignity, and hope. We invite everyone to participate, whether through sponsoring sterilisation, funding school visits, volunteering time, or donating goods to our charity shop. Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect of positive change.'
She further emphasised the transformative power of collective effort. 'Mandela Month is a perfect opportunity to embody the values Nelson Mandela stood for: Compassion, service, and unity. Let's ensure that these weeks are remembered, not just as a time of reflection, but as a time of action and hope for our vulnerable animals and the children we aim to teach compassion.'
The Sandton SPCA encourages community members to get involved, whether by attending onsite sterilisation events, supporting educational initiatives, volunteering, or donating pre-loved items. Van Rooyen concluded with an inspiring call to action. 'Let's not allow Mandela Month to pass by as just another calendar event. Let's make it a time when lives are truly changed through kindness and care.'
Details: Yolande van Rooyen, marketing@ and +27 (0)11 444 7730
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