Help the Roodepoort SPCA to continue helping animals

Roodepoort SPCA manager, Mandy Cattanach, writes:

We are asking the local community, businesses and individuals to assist us by coming forward with support. Our SPCA needs to be sustainable year after year. When the Krugersdorp SPCA closed, concerned individuals came forward to help but by then it was too late.

A reminder that the Roodepoort SPCA does not receive and never has received government funding. The income from the municipality is payment for services rendered, not a grant.

Lotto recently announced that it would no longer support animal welfare as it is concentrated on government priorities. We believe that people and animals go together. Compassion for all living things is a priority and our priority.

Donations (including the value of items or services) qualify for a Section 18A tax certificate.

Please consider the proposed ways in which you could help:

• You can sponsor a kennel for a dog or cat for R500 per month
• Take out a My School card with the Roodepoort SPCA as the named beneficiary. There is no cost to the card holder. The Roodepoort SPCA receives income monthly and every swipe really does count and help animals.
• Donate directly. Please do not forget to advise us of EFT deposits so we can reconcile the income and send a message of thanks.
• Collect blankets, collars, leads and bowls from friends, colleagues and loved ones. These items are always welcome.
• In addition to supporting our fundraising activities and our thrift and bookshops, pass on emails and messages about them so that others not on our mailing list hear about them.
• Assist by donating items we need to operate effectively which includes photocopying paper and printer cartridges.
• Our fuel costs are high. We collect unwanted or injured animals, respond to reports of cruelty and have an emergency service on standby 24/7 every day of the year. We cover the Roodepoort and Krugersdorp area, which is a vast area. Is anyone willing to come forward and sponsor a tank of fuel monthly or is a filling station prepared to step forward and become a valued sponsor?

The Roodepoort community is caring and for this we thank you. Let’s work together to ensure that our animals are cared for and protected. With your help we can do this and move forward together.

For more details and inquiries, contact 011 672 0448.