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DONATIONS TO THE

WOLLIES ANIMAL

SHELTER

ollies Animal Shelter, They strongly believe that if people are
affectionately referred to by most educated on the benefits of sterilisation
Was ‘Wollies’, started in 2003 from and if these costs were more affordable,
humble beginnings. Its initial purpose was then there would be fewer abandoned,
to sterilise as many animals as possible. It abused and homeless animals.
did not end with this sterilisation project,
however, and they started helping When they started building their kennels,
abandoned, neglected and abused they ensured that there was enough space
animals. for the dogs to run and play, as they place
a couple of dogs together in each kennel The abandoned are happy and, although
They subsequently became registered as run. This is not always easy but one has the shelter is just a ‘halfway stop’ to their
a non-profit, pro-life organisation which the advantage that these dogs are then forever homes, their roads are paved
does not receive any government funding. socialised, which makes it a lot easier with love, care and food in the time that
Every cat and dog that is brought to the when they are adopted by a family that spent with Wollies ... this final promise will
shelter stays with them until they find their already has other dogs. always be true.
‘forever homes’.
Volunteers, from all walks of life, have “You will never go hungry again! Never
joined Wollies by sharing in their passion need to be afraid again! You will receive
and burden and the unconditional love and attention and have food every
love they have for these animals. day. You will have a warm bed to sleep
No organisation can be in, never be given up on or thrown away.
successful without hands We promise that you will be loved and
and hearts of gold cared for, and that your new family keeps
holding these beliefs the promise we have given you” - Wollies
together and paving Animal Shelter Team.
the way forward for
these furry babies. A big thank you to the Silver Lakes
residents for your generous contributions
This was by no to help Wollies animal shelter take care of
means an easy feat, these beautiful animals, you are making a
but as we enter the big difference.
shelter today – the
worries of the next
meal are washed Nienke Moolman
away as you are Marketing Manager
excitedly greeted
by wagging tails and
purring bodies. This is
when you know that the For more information visit:
tears, the struggles, the www.wollies.org
battles and the constant Call 079 916 4602 or
disappointment were all 067 356 3898 or
worth it at the end of the day! email: wollies.cillat@gmail.com

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