Pekingese Rescue hosts fun day in Benoni

PEKINGESE Rescue SA will host a Cowboy and Villain Fun Day with spot prizes, raffles, a photo booth and much more on June 27 at Pugs Haven from noon to 5pm.

The entry fees are R20 for adults and R10 for children and Pekes.

There will be a Peke competition at R10 an entry for Best Dressed Peke, Best Peke Tail, Owner and Peke Look-alike, Musical Mats, Best Peke rick and Prettiest Peke.

Dogs will be chipped with a back home micro chip for R150 (normal price R250).

Pugs Haven is situated at 80/1 Nielsen Road in Benoni.

Pekingese Rescue is a non-profit organisation that relies totally on fund-raising and donations to save and re-home Pekingese dogs.

Pekingese Rescue of South Africa grew from the need to find adoptive homes for the increasing number of unwanted, abandoned and abused Pekingese dogs.

They rescue and receive Pekingese from many locations ranging from rescued, abused, owner surrendered, shelters and humane organisations to family pets given up by their owners for reasons beyond their control.

The condition and quality of the Pekes they receive vary greatly from neglected, abused and forgotten to the well-kept and much-loved family member.

All of their Pekes are, however, carefully evaluated and provided with care in one of their foster homes with the ultimate goal of placement in a loving and responsible household.

All the Pekes they receive are groomed when turned in, receive professional medical evaluation and attention, and undergo any treatment necessary to lead a normal life.

Next they are placed in competent foster homes where they are evaluated for habits, likes and dislikes. Each Peke remains in its foster home until a suitable permanent home is located.

Basic obedience and manners are taught when possible and they do recommend post adoption obedience training in some cases. All Pekes are neutered or spayed before placement for adoption.

Anyone wishing to adopt a Peke is also evaluated. The prospective adopter is required to complete an adoption application.

When approved, the prospective new owner is urged to meet the Peke to evaluate the behaviour of both Peke and owner. A home inspection will be done by a volunteer.

The organisation does not sell Pekes, but requests an adoption fee which varies from Peke to Peke.

For more information call Mirella Venter on 011-978-3335.