Warner Beach’s legendary dog lover Eileen will be missed
Eileen was a legend of Amanzimtoti and known for generously treating strangers’ dogs with her homemade dog treats at Baggies Beach (Warner Beach), where she would be from early in the morning with her own two dogs.
KNOWN for her kindness towards animals, Eileen Davidson died on Saturday, 30 March after a long battle with cancer.
Eileen was a legend of Amanzimtoti and known for generously treating strangers’ dogs with her homemade dog treats at Baggies Beach (Warner Beach), where she would be from early in the morning with her own two dogs.
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Close friends Linda Pellew and Rosemary Hitchens shared their memories of the legend.
“From a distance off, my dogs would recognise Rosemary and bolt off to greet her. Everyone’s dogs would do this,” said Linda. “She would always be seen with a pack of dogs around her, as she religiously gave homemade treats to all those she met on the beach.”
Friends explained Eileen had lived in many places around the world, as her first husband was a Dutch Royal Air Force pilot. She lived in Ibiza and New Guinea, among other places, before coming to Africa where she lived in Zimbabwe.
Eileen made a move to SA some 30 years ago, and after living in Isipingo for some time, she moved to Warner Beach, where she lived for 25 years. She then remarried. The dog lover was also involved with the blind bowlers for a long time.
Eileen always had two dogs, and when they came to the end of their lives, she adopted another from Toti SPCA. She leaves behind a Maltese poodle, who will live with a close friend of hers.
“She was a real institution on the beach,” said Rosemary. “She was adored by all dogs and people. Her greatest love was animals.”
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