Animal care forum urges uMhlanga to support open days
The aim of the public walk days is to give animals an opportunity to be found by families who will foster or adopt them. Public walk days are held on the uMhlanga promenade on the third Saturday of every month.
ANIMAL welfare organisation PACT (Phoenix Animal Care & Treatment) has launched a renewed adoption drive as the non-profit struggles to find homes for several dogs that have been in its care for up to seven years
Founder Neeri Naidoo said the organisation is battling increasing costs and limited space as long-term animals remain unadopted.
“We are appealing to the public to open their hearts and homes. Some of our dogs have waited years. They deserve a chance at a family,” said Naidoo.
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According to PACT, it costs the organisation approximately R60 000 per month to feed, house and provide medical care for all animals currently in their system.
The organisation, which has appeared in previous reports by the Northglen News, has a long history of rescue, rehabilitation and community outreach in the Durban North and Phoenix areas.
Past coverage highlighted the high volume of abuse and neglect cases PACT responds to, as well as ongoing veterinary and operational costs that regularly strain the NPO’s resources.
As part of its latest adoption campaign, PACT is hosting a monthly public walk on the uMhlanga Promenade.
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The walk takes place on the third Saturday of every month, starting at Durban View Park, where a number of adoptable dogs will be available for the public to meet.
Naidoo said the aim is to give potential adopters and foster families the opportunity to interact with the animals in a relaxed environment.
“People can walk with them, play with them and show them love. We hope that once they meet them, they will consider fostering or adopting,” she said.
PACT also confirmed that it continues to run regular fundraisers on its Facebook page to cover veterinary bills and operational expenses. The organisation has appealed to residents to support these initiatives or assist through fostering, adopting or volunteering.
“We are appealing to the public to open their hearts and homes. Some of our dogs have waited years. They deserve a chance at a family.”
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