With winter just around the corner, and with temperatures already starting to drop, the Brakpan SPCA has issued an urgent appeal to the public for blanket donations to help keep animals warm during the cold nights.

The society is requesting donations of any type of blanket, new or used.

Donations can be delivered directly to the SPCA premises at 96 Denne Road in Witpoort during the following hours:

• Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 16:00
• Saturday: 09:00 to 12:00.

Arrangements for after-hours drop-offs can also be made by contacting the office on 011 742 2007.

Community members who are unable to donate blankets but still want to contribute can make financial donations.

The banking details for donations are:

• Account name: Brakpan SPCA
• Bank: Standard Bank
• Account number: 020 922 094
• Branch code: 012 042
• Reference: Blankets and your surname

Proof of payment can be emailed to fundraising@brakpanspca.co.za Alternatively, donations can be made online at https://pay.yoco.com/brakpan-spca

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