The NPO animal clinic and shelter says that it has seen an enormous increase in pets being handed over or abandoned at their clinic leading up to the festive season. These pets will be alone for Christmas and the organisation's staff aim to make it a bit more joyous for each of them.

The campaign aims to introduce homeless pets up for adoption to members of the public and encourage people to sponsor them to show them some extra love over the festive season, says Mdzananda Animal Clinic. 

"Most shelter pets have never experienced Christmas," says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive.

"Christmas is usually a joyous day but my heart always breaks for the pets at our shelter facility who are spending it without a family. This year we hope to make it a bit more special for them. Members of the public can sponsor a shelter pet to have a Christmas day experience. Our staff and volunteers will, in turn, make their day special," says Du Plessis.

According to the animal clinic and shelter, there are a variety of sponsoring options including:

  • R100 — a good cuddle
  • R200 — a good cuddle and a treat
  • R300 — a good cuddle, treat and playtime, and 
  • R500 — all the above. 

Mdzananda Animal Clinic says that other options include keeping pets healthy this Christmas:

  • R50 — get rid of fleas and ticks
  • R80 — a vaccination to stay healthy
  • R100 —  food for one week, and
  • R500 — sponsorship for a month. 

The animal clinic and shelter says that people can choose their special pet by visiting the Mdzananda Animal Clinic's Facebook or Instagram pages.

"The dogs and cats up for adoption have been at our clinic's shelter facility for weeks or even months. Alfie, a medium cross-breed puppy, is patiently waiting for a family who will give him a comfortable home. And Buttercup has stolen all the staff's hearts and is just one of the many waiting for a home," says Du Plessis.  

Mdzananda Animal Clinic concludes that if individuals would like to sponsor a pet to have a Charismas experience, they can make a donation here or at the bank details below: 

  • Standard Bank
  • Account Number: 075595710
  • Branch: Rondebosch
  • Branch Code: 025009, and 
  • Reference: Your chosen pet's name + Your Name. 

For more information, visit www.mdzananda.co.za. You can also follow the Mdzananda Animal Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, or on TikTok.

*Image courtesy of contributor