Casey’s Cause raises awareness and funds for abandoned and abused animals
Volunteers at the non-profit are the unsung protectors of suffering animals.
A broken young Africanis dog lay dying next to the highway near the Untamvuna bridge. She had been hit by a car and suffered a broken leg and many lacerations. Local animal ‘angels’, Alida Stofberg from Port Edward, picked up the injured pup and took her straight to local vet, Dr Dave Watson. Her rescuers named her ‘Casey’.
Casey slowly recovered from her horrible injuries and long-term abuse and responded to love and care. Local resident, Marilyn Burn, fell in love with Casey and gave her a loving, safe home. Casey responded with stoic resilience and now, a year later, is healthy, loving and simply gorgeous.
Through Casey’s plight, (and she is one of too many), Marilyn established Casey’s Cause, a non-profit organisation, supported financially and physically by dedicated and caring volunteers. These ‘angels’ are often called out to catch, feed and help abandoned and abused animals. They are the unsung protectors of suffering animals. Obviously, there are just too many to save all, but their efforts are immense. They have managed to rehome dozens of these dogs and cats.
Recently, a successful fundraiser was held at The Wreck Restaurant at the Port Edward beachfront. The restaurant provided delicious curry, rice and salads. For months tickets had been sold and raffle hampers made up. The team worked tirelessly.
The guests ate, drank and made merry as the organisers thanked various sponsors and the many caring people who selflessly support Casey’s Cause. There was a lucky draw worth R10,000 which was won by local Johan Potgieter. Many hampers were won by lucky ticket holders. All-in-all, it was a super successful event and main drivers of Casey’s Cause Marilyn Burn and Alida Stofberg thank all the wonderful people of Port Edward for their support of this amazing outreach.
The cost of helping these desperate animals is enormous! If anybody is able to contribute, it would be hugely appreciated. Contact Marilyn Burn on 082 6456327.
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