Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has announced that it is encouraging members of the public to show some love to homeless pets in need with their '#BeMyValentine' campaign. The campaign features dogs up for adoption looking for sponsorship to make their Valentine's Day a happy one.
"Valentine's Day has become an extremely commercialised event with people spending large amounts of money on gifts, chocolates and flowers. This year we are encouraging people to allow a homeless pet to be their Valentine by sponsoring them and showing them some love," says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive.
Mdzananda Animal Clinic adds that if you're feeling out of love this Valentine's month, head over to Mdzananda's Facebook page or Instagram feed to meet their tail-wagging bachelors and sassy bachelorettes which you can sponsor.
The clinic says that there are a variety of sponsoring options, including:
- R50: Get rid of those nasty fleas and ticks — we want cuddles instead.
- R100: Have your Valentine vaccinated to keep them healthy and strong.
- R200: Spoil your Love with delicious food for two weeks.
- R450: Give your Valentine great meals for a whole month.
- R650: Spay or neuter your Valentine — love is enough, no babies needed.
Donations made to your chosen Valentine dog will help the organisation to care for them until they are able to find permanent homes, says Mdzananda Animal Clinic.
"The dogs up for adoption have been at our clinic's shelter facility for weeks or months. Some have gone through a lot in their lives and need extra love," du Plessis adds.
The clinic says that if you would like to sponsor a pet for Valentine's Day, contact donations@mdzananda.co.za or make a donation to Mdzananda Animal Clinic at the bank details below:
- Standard Bank
- Account Number: 075595710
- Branch: Rondebosch
- Branch Code: 025009, and
- Reference: Pet'sName + YourName.
All pets are also up for adoption, adds the clinic.
The animal clinic concludes that if you have a human Valentine of your own, you can also sponsor a pet in their name and the clinic will send them a special e-card letting them know. Send your name, Valentine's name and email address, the pet you have sponsored and donation proof to donations@mdzananda.co.za.
For more information, contact www.mdzananda.co.za. You can also follow Mdzananda Animal Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, or on TikTok.
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