“Once again the community has shown their commitment to animal welfare. Local businesses all donated and chipped in to help. The prizes far outweighed the entry fee due to people’s generosity,” says Yvette Wild, the force behind Fifty Shades of Spay.

“Thank you for all the enthusiasm and kindness. Thank you to all the beautiful dogs that showed up.”

* Full article and more photos in this week’s Vaalweekblad (8 – 15 August).

Vaalweekblad was there to capture some of the special moments. Photos: Elsje Vermeulen