Their tails are wagging to ‘Jingle Balls’, and they are tuning their howls to ‘Bark! The Herald Angels Sing!

The animals under the care of the Benoni SPCA are looking forward to Christmas, and you can help make it a jolly festive time.

Launching its annual Christmas Cheer fund, the animal welfare society has set a fundraising target of R50 000, hoping to reach it before Santa Paws arrives.

According to operations manager Beverly Morkel, funds raised this year will not only benefit the four-legged creatures in their care, which includes a flurry of farm animals, but will assist the society to expand its operations.

“Monetary donations as well as contributions in the form of wet and dry food, blankets, treats and toys are always welcome,” she said.

“We do, however, need to replace and upgrade equipment used in the field during rescues, ensuring inspector and animal welfare.”

Items which they hope would find their way into their Christmas stockings include:

• Catch poles
• Nets
• Rescue ropes
• Cages

Other functional tools needed to ensure that operations continue to run smoothly are:

• Industrial lawn mowers and edge cutters
• Administrative laptops

“We realise that with escalating costs, residents and businesses need to juggle their finances carefully,” said Beverly.

“However, every donation, big or small, can have a huge impact on the work that we do. Due to their inherent gentle nature, I believe every doggie or kitty that comes into our care is on Santa’s nice list.”

Morkel said that contributions to the fund will go a long way in aiding the society throughout the festive season.

Sitting in their ‘best good boy and girl’ poses, Benoni SPCA’s animals are giving puppy dog eyes and asking pretty please so that the community can support their cheer fund and its goal of raising piles of treats, or rather, money.

For more information, contact Beverly on 082 510 0005. Payments can be made to the Benoni SPCA FNB account, 54475778429, with the reference as Cheer.

Proof of payment can be sent to ops@spcabenoni.co.za

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