Tee off in aid of a bully

Bulldog Rescue Angels (BRA), a charity that specialises in rescuing and rehabilitating Bulldogs and associated breeds, will host a golf day to raise funds for itsr voluntary work.

The golf day will take place at Reading Country Club in Alberton on July 26. The cost of a fourball is R2 500 and corporate sponsorship start at R3 500.

Chantel van der Merwe, one of the volunteers and co-founders of BRA, said that it’s been two years since the organisation was established and to date they have rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed over 50 dogs.

“With the assistance from our sponsors, donors and members of BRA, we have been able to give many dogs new leases on life. All the hard work and long hours make everything we do so rewarding and worthwhile”, she said. BRA commits to seeking justice for bully breeds by bringing backyard breeders and people to book as well as rehabilitating abused and neglected dogs. The organisation urges the public to assist them by reporting abused bully breeds to them as well as sending anonymous tip offs about puppy-mills and illegal breeders.

Jolanda Vorster from BRA said bulldogs in particular are prone to many health-related issues that cannot be established during puppy stages.

“Being a brachycephalic breed, bulldogs have breathing issues which can lead to heatstroke, among other things. The ears as well as folds found on the nose and other regions require regular anti-bacterial cleaning to prevent yeast infections and other associated infections. Furthermore, these breeds can ring up quite substantial veterinary bills,” she said. For more information, contact BRA on bulldogrescueangels@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: Bulldog Rescue Angels.