Bark Angel remains committed to feeding dogs in need
Bark Angel founder, Debbie Moss assured that the organisation would not let a dog go hungry during the lockdown.
WHILE the country is in crisis mode, Bark Angel remains committed to the rescue and care of vulnerable and abandoned animals amidst these trying times.
Organisation founder, Debbie Moss’ phone has been ringing non-stop with people asking for help with feeding and reports of abandoned dogs during lockdown. “During this time, people all over are helping the humans, which we greatly appreciate, but sadly our voiceless fur-babies are being forgotten,” she said.
The organisation responded to a desperate call last week from a family whose dog gave birth. “The family is unable to work due to lockdown, therefore the dog was not eating the food that they usually buy. They also weren’t able to feed the puppies. This family is one of the millions waiting for a food parcel from the government and to date, have received nothing. We gave food for the mommy and bought milk for the puppies who were starving. Mommy is now producing a little milk and they are supplementing with puppy milk.”
She said the family live in a squatter camp along with 13 other families all of whom are unable to work. “They all have very little or almost nothing to their name and after telling my family, we managed to collect enough money to buy them some basic food which will only last a few days. They were so grateful, laughing and smiling as they took their bags from us. We also fed the dogs a cooked meal and left pellets and tinned food.”
Debbie assured that Bark Angel would not let a dog go hungry. “We thank all who have helped us to feed the hungry fur-babies, whose families are not being paid during lockdown. We are so grateful for your kindness, generosity and compassion.”
The non-profit organisation feeds, treats for ticks and fleas, spays, inoculates, rescues and re-homes abused and abandoned dogs and puppies in the greater Bluff and Clairwood area. Over and above that, the team has also been very busy helping the community in other ways including doing a food donations at several informal settlement in and handing out over 500kg of dog food to families in need.
They also plan to treat some oldies to a special delivery of Easter eggs and beautifully crochet blankets to a nearby old age home.
Members of the community can deliver food to Bark Angel at 16 Benjamin Road, Bluff, or place the food in the blue Bark Angel bin at Bluff Spar. “We also do collections. If you don’t want to go out, please consider a small donation into our account. Let us stand together to feed the voiceless who solely depend on us.”
To make a donation or for more information contact Debbie Moss on 082-291-4373.
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