The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is urgently appealing to the public to provide forever homes to their homeless dogs. This is because the current weather conditions are not ideal for them to remain in the shelter.
Animal shelter appeal
Despite their efforts to ensure their comfort with enclosed units, beds and blankets, the concrete structures of the shelter kennels retain the cold and are accessible to the harsh wind which is not conducive to the well-being of the animals.
“Our shelter is currently operating at 150% capacity and cannot accept any more surrenders,” says Marcelle du Plessis, the Fundraising, Communications and Programmes Executive.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic calls on the community to open their hearts and homes to these dogs.
Du Plessis added, “We are deeply concerned about the fate of the animals that cannot be taken in during this harsh weather.”
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Open your heart
Meanwhile, the programme manager, Carolyn Dudgeon says adopting a dog not only brings warmth and love to the animal.
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She says it also helps us create more space in their shelter to assist other pets in need within the community.
“Together, we can ensure that no dog is left out in the cold,” du Plessis concluded.
The clinic and shelter are NPO, PBO and veterinary council registered.
Serving the animals of Khayelitsha for the past almost 3 decades
It has served the animals of Khayelitsha for the past 27 years through veterinary health care, community education and forming partnerships inside and outside of the community.
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Its vision is to see a community that shows companionship and care to every animal. To adopt a dog, contact adoptions@mdzananda.co.za or 064 985 2513. To view the dogs available for adoption, visit www.mdzananda.co.za
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