Over 350 paws to walk the Sea Point promenade at a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha. Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the seventh Paws on the Promenade. The pet walk is hosted in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition.
Dog Walk Fundraiser
The dog walk will take place on Sunday, the 13th of April at 8:30 am. Starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse, the five-kilometer route will extend to the Sea Point swimming pool and back. Shorter turnaround points for old, tired and injured pets (or humans) will also be available.
“Our 2024 Paws on the Promenade was a great success with an attendance of 325 dogs, 1 cat and 614 humans. On a budget of just R4475, we raised R45 786. We hope to raise even more funds with this year’s event. This, however, all depends on how many wonderful dogs and humans join us for the walk,” says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive and event organizer.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is an NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha township serving up to 1500 animals per month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopaedic surgeries, continuous sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and a homeless pet shelter. They also set a priority on community empowerment and education to ensure people become responsible pet owners in the future.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic
“Our budget keeps growing year on year due to the demand for our services. It’s essential for us to diversify our fundraising. Paws on the Promenade is a great fundraiser but also a magnificent fun-filled event for the whole family,” says du Plessis.
Expect to see dogs of all shapes and sizes. “People get very creative, dressing themselves and their dogs up in costumes,” says du Plessis. There will be Dalmatians in tutus, Dachshunds in hot dog outfits and Pomeranians with bow ties.
“For the past seven years, Vondi’s has partnered with Mdzananda in making this event possible. It is one of our highlights of the year,” says Cindy Jacobson, Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition manager. “The route is one of the most scenic routes in Cape Town, making it a wonderful walk for dogs and owners alike. We support Mdzananda because of their excellent professionalism and the impact they make in the Khayelitsha community, educating pet owners and treating sick pets that would otherwise have little to no help.”
Everyone is invited – humans without four-legged friends are welcome too. You can also walk one of the homeless dogs. Book a dog by emailing marcelle@mdzananda.co.za. Limited dogs are available.
Tickets cost R50 per person, R50 per dog, and R25 for kids under 12. They are available from Quicket at www.qkt.io/pawsonprom2025 or on the day from 08:00.
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Raffle prizes, product sales, delicious coffee, food and crafts will entertain you on the day. The first 150 dogs to arrive will also receive a free goodie bag.
All pet owners are encouraged to dress up in a dog outfit or to wear something orange, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic brand.
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For more information, visit www.mdzananda.co.za or contact marcelle@mdzananda.co.za.
