After having fences broken, roofs damaged and two external heaters destroyed during the recent storms, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha received donations above the cost of repairs.
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The Cape Town storms caused damages of approximately R40 000 to the clinic, which treats around 1 500 animals each month. ‘We are (…) blown away by the support we have received,’ says Fundraising and Communications Executive Marcelle du Plessis.
‘Not only did we receive financial donations but we received numerous emails and calls offering support too.’
Du Plessis says the remainder of the funds after repairs will go towards caring for sick and injured pets and homeless dogs and cats of Khayelitsha.
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‘The reality is that, without our services, many injured and ill pets would live lives in pain or even die,’ says Sr Heidi May, general manager.
‘Most pet guardians in the community cannot afford private veterinary care and we provide this essential service while also focusing strongly on education to equip pet guardians to be the best pet carers they can be.’
‘There are also many loving pet owners who bring their pets for proactive care such as vaccinations and sterilisation. These cases are growing by the day and are a joy to treat.’
While the clinic’s small maintenance team fixed the fences, contractors were brought in to fix the roofs and the external heaters, which keep the patients warm, have been replaced.
‘We are grateful that none of the patients and shelter animals were injured or affected by the storm and are immensely grateful to the public for the support. We can now create a safe, comfortable and secure facility again,’ says Du Plessis.
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