We have no words to describe how grateful we are for the overwhelming support received for our Dog Box Challenge 2024, and the incredible amount that it raised to help us keep caring for animals in our own and neighbouring communities.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
We’re thrilled to launch our ‘Paw Rewards’ loyalty cards to give something back to our loyal supporters.
We know that there’s a choice between many thrift shops. So when you choose to support your SPCA, we truly appreciate that you’re making a life-changing decision for the animals in our care who directly benefit from your purchases.
With your Paw Rewards card, every time you spend more than R100 at certain of our Village Green shops, you’ll get your card punched. Once you’ve earned 10 punches, you’ll receive R100 credit to spend at the shop of your choice.
Your Paw Rewards Loyalty Card is applicable to all our Village Green shops, as well as the Ella Bella shop, but exclude the Tea Garden, Spaza and Nursery.
Please note that the allocation is one punch per day for any amount over R100. Should customers spend two or more amounts of R100 between different shops on the same day, the one punch per day still applies.
A surprise for our loyal shoppers
We’ve no doubt that you share our joy when any animal in our kennels is adopted and goes home to a loving family.
Recently, we’ve had three reasons to be joyful and grateful:
Field Officer, Philani Nzama went to the rescue whilst Tom stayed with the little family. Terrified, and fiercely protecting her puppies, the mother dog bit Philani in fear. But Philani has a special touch, and mother and pups were soon safe with us, snuggled into a warm bed with blankets, food and water within reach.
We called her Ada, and she was a perfect mother, nursing and caring for her litter until they were old enough to leave her. One by one the adorable puppies were adopted, leaving mum behind.
Not one to attract attention to herself, Ada was often overlooked for adoption. She didn’t wag her tail non-stop or hang out her tongue to alert passers-by to her presence. She would quietly walk up to the fence with a hopeful heart or a scratch or a soft hello. Ada just waited patiently. And after eight months, her patience was rewarded. Someone saw her for what she was, and fell in love with her.
It was hard to say goodbye when Ada went to her new home. But it really proved that ‘good things come to those who wait’. Ada waited, and waited, and waited as we watched, and we’re sure that you share with us the joy of knowing that Ada is now enjoying the ‘good things’ of life, as she deserves to do.
His condition was shocking. His little body was thin and dehydrated. His jagged cut ears were still bleeding and infected. His tail had been broken, so what should have been a wagging tail going back and forth, was crooked and bent between his legs.
In spite of the cruelty inflicted on him, Alfie’s spirit was intact and we nursed him back to a playful, energetic ‘survivor’ with a zest for life, without a hint of bitterness or anger. It was these very characteristics that spoke to Arthur and Theresa who chose Alfie to add to their existing family.
Now Alfie has a life of bedtime cuddles, walks in a forest and visits to a farm. Alfie may have his outside imperfections, but inside he’s beautiful and deserving of the loving home that’s been given to him by Arthur and Theresa.
To all those who adopt an animal from the SPCA, ‘Thank You’. And to all those who help us keep animals until they can be adopted, an equal ‘Thank You’.
Thank you for your caring, your love, and your contribution to the eventual joy of adoption.
Donnee, a concerned animal lover, brought Assagay to us as a stray, regularly keeping in touch and sharing Assagay’s plea for a family of his own.
Donnee was aware, as we were, that a dog like Assagay was unlikely to be a first choice for adoption. Compared with others, Assagay is an old dog that nobody wants, not handsome, not playful, a cross breed rather than a pure breed – but inside and unseen he has the purest heart.
We were all starting to lose hope. But unknown to us the magic that happens between animals and humans was growing into an unbreakable bond between Assagay and one of our volunteer dog walkers who has adopted him.
Assagay now has a home of his own; he’s loved and cared for; and his senior years will be filled with the slow Sunday walks that he so enjoys. And we’ve no doubt that he’s giving back a hundredfold in return, with all the loyalty and affection that a dog can give to his family.
Assagay with his new best friend, Donnee and on the right is Alfie.
One of the areas where your support makes a great difference is in our outreach programmes.
The recent outreach in the nearby KwaNyuswa community proved this without any doubt. These results will surely warm your heart knowing how your outreach donations were used.
154 Animals were vaccinated against rabies, reducing the possibility of this deadly disease for both animals and people. 96 Dogs were sterilised as well as 12 cats. Sterilisation means a better quality of life for the animals and the prevention of regular unwanted litters which go on to compound the problems of animal suffering.
We were grateful to be given the use of the local building which we turned into a temporary clinic. This was especially important as we were there not just for a day, but for a full week.
Because people are struggling financially, it doesn’t mean that they don’t care about their animals, so it was heartening to experience the community’s genuine appreciation for improvements to their animals’ health and wellbeing.
The timing of the outreach was chosen to include the school holidays, so that our Inspectors and staff could interact with the children as well as adults to give them guidance on the welfare of their animals.
Thanks to your generosity, as well as that of various sponsors, we were also able to hand out some treats and snacks to the owners and children so that they didn’t go home empty handed. And all the animals treated went home with a bag of food, a blanket and a bowl.
What we did learn from our visit is that the need in Kwanyuswa is great, and a follow up by our Inspectorate team will be needed.
It’s well known that surprising and hidden treasures are often discovered in charity shops.
Our wide range of shop categories gives you an even greater chance of finding that missing side plate of a particular design; the vinyl disc that is back in fashion; a necklace like the one that grandma used to wear; fashion items, craft supplies, and so much more.
Check the list below to find the category that you’re looking for:
All the above are open from Tuesday to Saturday and public holidays unless a religious day. 8.00 am until 3.00 pm
Off the property you’ll find:
We hope to welcome you to one of our shops really soon, and to celebrate that special find with you.
