Page 9 - Dainfern Precinct Living Issue 4 2025

ach month, Brent Lindeque, founder of
Good Things Guy, will share a story that
proves just how much good there is—
Eright here in our own backyard. This new
column is about celebrating the people, places,
and small acts of kindness that make a difference,
whether we realise it or not.
And what better way to kick things off than with
a true Dainfern story? A little lost Chihuahua. A
community that wouldn’t give up. And a reminder
that sometimes, the smallest ones bring us
together in the biggest ways.

HOW A TINY CHIHUAHUA UNITED
AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN A
HEARTWARMING RESCUE
When tiny Chelsea the Chihuahua went missing,
her family feared the worst but what happened
next was a remarkable show of community
kindness, proving that even the smallest lives can
bring people together in the biggest way.
Johannesburg, South Africa (12 March 2025) –
When tiny Chelsea the Chihuahua went missing
on Friday morning, her parents, Jean and Mark
Jericevich, were devastated.
Their mischievous 8-month-old pup had somehow
slipped out of an open door, vanishing into the
vast Dainfern Golf Estate.
With over 1,200 homes, a massive golf course,
a river winding through the estate and dense
wooded areas, searching for one tiny dog felt
nearly impossible. But Jean and Mark refused to
give up. They immediately alerted the Dainfern
Homeowners Association (DHA), who sent out
an urgent message to the entire estate. Within
moments, the community WhatsApp group was
flooded with messages of support. Neighbours
offered to help. Some even dropped everything to
start searching. For the next 48 hours, residents
scoured the estate, searching in every corner,
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driven by pure kindness and determination.
But as time passed, fear crept in. The estate
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was too big. The elements were unforgiving. Had
Chelsea wandered too far?
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Then, early on Sunday morning, hope turned into
joy.

Bryan and Kerry Cassel, Dainfern residents,
spotted a tiny figure in their garden. Chelsea! She
was alive. Exhausted, thirsty but safe.
The relief was overwhelming. Jean and Mark
rushed to collect their little explorer, overcome with
gratitude.
And they couldn’t thank their community enough.

“The kindness we’ve experienced is beyond
words,” they shared. “People searched all hours to
bring Chelsea home. We are so grateful to live in
this beautiful estate.”
And as for Chelsea? Let’s just say all doors are
Open Day, Every Day
now firmly shut and this little adventurer is staying
put!
You may be reading this and thinking, what a silly
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story, but this wasn’t just a search for a missing
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puppy (who is incredibly tiny); it was a reminder of
the incredible power of a caring community. When
people come together, even the smallest lost soul
can find their way home.
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