Paws on the red carpet as Sandton SPCA launches 2027 calendar
Sandton SPCA volunteers brought animal stories to life in a glamorous fashion show at Bryanston Country Club as the animal welfare organisation launched its 2027 calendar.
The Sandton SPCA launched its 2027 calendar with a red-carpet event showcasing the stories of rescued animals.
The unveiling was held at Bryanston Country Club on August 27 and featured a fashion show. Each month of the calendar was represented on the red carpet, with volunteers bringing the featured animal stories to life.
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However, the evening not only celebrated animals whose lives have been transformed but also the kindness, generosity and ongoing support of the community that makes the work of the Sandton SPCA possible.
Sandton SPCA general manager Nick Smith said the calendar had become an important source of funding for the animal welfare organisation. “Last year we sold enough to raise R560 000 just from a little R100 calendar,” he said.
Following that record-breaking result, the SPCA has set an ambitious target of R750 000 for the 2027 calendar.
According to Smith, it costs about R750 000 a month to run the organisation, and the funds raised will enable the SPCA to remain operational.
Targeting preventable animal suffering
Smith said that among animal welfare’s key priorities this year is expanding its outreach sterilisation programme, aimed at reducing the number of unwanted animals entering the SPCA.
The programme provides free sterilisation to pet owners in impoverished communities. After being sterilised, pets are returned to their owners the following day with a blanket and a basket containing food.
The initiative is supported by sponsors, and the Sandton SPCA hopes to significantly increase its reach. “Last year we did about 1 300, and this year we are aiming to do 4 000 outreach sterilisations.”
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He added that the animal welfare organisation has also invested in new vehicles to enable its inspectorate to increase its outreach work and reach more communities.
“By making sterilisation more accessible, we want to decrease the influx of unwanted animals, mainly dogs and cats, into our SPCA.”
Smith expressed his appreciation to the community, sponsors and the Sandton Chronicle for its continued support and coverage of the animal welfare initiatives.
With last year’s R560 000 record already setting a strong benchmark, the Sandton SPCA is hoping that animal lovers will once again open their hearts and their wallets to help turn a simple R100 calendar into a contribution towards saving and improving the lives of animals.
“Anyone who wants a calendar, please come and buy one from Sandton SPCA. You can buy them online or from many outlets around the area.”
“Every vet will stock them, and we will have them at Sandton SPCA. This year we have 13 months because we have January 2028 in our calendar as well.”
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