Tail-wagging turnout at AACL JHB’s community outreach
In a mission to promote responsible pet ownership, the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Johannesburg rolled out a community-driven programme providing pet vaccinations and sterilizations.
In a heartfelt effort to support struggling pet owners, the Animal Anti-Cruelty League Johannesburg (AACL-JHB) launched a three-day community outreach at Turf Pet Hyper in Turffontein, aiming to curb the growing number of unwanted puppies and kittens in underprivileged homes.
From July 1 to July 3, residents brought their pets for first vaccinations and rabies shots. The outreach is part of a larger initiative that includes sterilisation and follow-up vaccinations, all offered at a low cost.
Marketing manager Carren Nickloes explained the urgent need for this intervention.
“From an economic point of view, many people are unemployed but they’ve also got animals. At the moment, we see a large number of puppies and kittens coming into our facility where people can’t afford them any longer,” she said.
“What we are trying to do is stop that from happening by helping the community,” she added.
Sterilisation and vaccination, which are usually expensive, have been made more affordable by AACL-JHB. For just R300, a dog can be sterilised and vaccinated, and for R200, the same is offered for cats.
The outreach will continue in two more phases: from July 21 to July 23 for sterilisation collection and second vaccinations, and on August 8 for the removal of stitches.
AACL-JHB hopes this initiative will make a lasting difference in the community by encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing the overpopulation of animals.
“We are grateful for the support from everyone as we are a community at AACL-JHB, so it’s a matter of community helping community,” Nickloes said.
The organisation urges all pet owners in the area to take advantage of this opportunity, not only for the health of their animals but for the well-being of the entire community.
For more information, contact 011 435 0672.
