No more tears animal rescue receives lifeline from residents
This was in the form of donations of unwanted items, which could be sold. The proceeds made will be used for helping in the upkeep of dogs, as well as assist those that are lost and abandoned.
Residents from different parts of town came out in their numbers and offered a helping hand by donating animal food and other items they no longer need to the No more tears animal rescue Non-Profit-Company (NCP).
This was through the Collect-a-thon fundraising event initiated by Property Experts at the Spur in Greenhills on Saturday, October 8. The aim of the event was to have people donate items which will assist the animal rescue in carrying out its mandate.
Property Experts principal Alta du Plessis said some of the items donated will be sold at a second-hand shop and the money made will be used to buy animal food and pay for sterilisation and veterinary bills.
“We are really happy with the turnout of the event as people really showed great support with their presence and the items donated. The reason why we initiated this, was to solely assist the No more tears animal rescue with getting the donations it needs,” Alta said.
The Herald also spoke to the founder of the animal rescue, Stephan Hendricks, who said he is thrilled to have received that much support on the day. Stephan has been involved with rescue for the past six years and has two people assisting him.
The animal rescue deals with rescuing abandoned, sick and lost animals and also assist with a veterinary drive, for people who cannot afford private veterinary care for their animals. They also assist in re-homing rescued dogs.
“We are facing challenges on a daily basis regarding animals that are lost here in Randfontein and we are always ready to assist with that. We also have to assist with a sterilization drive for people who cannot afford to have their dogs sterilized, mainly pensioners and those that get the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants.
“As a result, this event means a lot to us, especially with the items donated,” Stephan said, who added that the people of Randfontein really showed their support for animals in the area.
The owners of Spur in Randfontein – Tommy and Tanya Cowen – were acknowledged for their contribution in terms of the use of their facilities. Monument Toyota was also thanked for the donation of a television that could be sold for proceeds and Ras Botma for providing a jumping castle and candy floss at the event.
