Moot organisation takes care of abused, neglected dogs

“Sally was paralysed after she was thrown out of a car window,” tells Edith Gerber.

Gerber is the mind behind J&P Abuse Fund, a non-profit organisation that takes care of abused and neglected dogs.

Sally is a four-year-old Pekingese whom Gerber describes as a “miracle”.

“Her rehabilitation was a long process. Sally could not walk after the incident, but now she runs all over the place.”

The fund came into existence when Gerber, who during her 12 years of animal rescue, saw the huge need to help severely abused animals.

The main goal of the organisation, situated in Rietfontein in the Moot, is to generate funds for abused and neglected dogs and give them a second chance in life.

The fund was established in 2019, after Gerber got a phone call from a resident named Jackie to help take care of an abused Pekingese named Primo the resident had taken in.

“She, unfortunately, passed away but in her will, she asked me to take care of Primo.

The fund is dedicated to Primo and his owner.

Gerber told Rekord of some of her other successes – and failures.

“Sally is one of my biggest success stories but Ricky, a Jack Russel, still leaves a huge gap in my life.

“Ricky is a sensitive case for me. When I talk about him, I still get emotional.

“I fought so hard to save his life, but I could not do it. I sometimes feel discouraged and powerless, but then another animal comes my way, I would feel better and positive again to make a difference,” she said.

If you are interested in helping the non-profit organisation, you can visit J&P’s social media pages.

“Covid-19 has hit us all financially, so I want to thank everyone for all their donations, prayers and shares. Without your support, we cannot help these poor defenceless animals. You are their voice,” Gerber said.

The fund will be holding a fundraiser at Nico Smith Street on October 2

Entrance is free, but the organisers asked community members to please donate much-needed dog food which will be distributed to various animal shelters.

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A competition will also take place on the day.

Prizes include a month pack, dog food, cans of dog food and a consolation prize.

All you need to do to enter is to send your name and surname, your dog’s name, breed as well as the gender of the dog.

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