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We're Back!!

We are very pleased to release our July 2016 newsletter after a long break! It's been a very busy and interesting recent few months - as usual filled with rescues, stories, hard work and adoptions. Such is the world of animal rescue. In this newsletter we will share our latest news, stories, information and articles with you.

New Arrivals

We now have 6 beautiful puppies all seeking homes! Four have already been adopted.

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We also have a lovely little stray who was just rescued. Meet Pauline. She was found scavenging in Polilie squatter camp. No one knew where she came from. She just kind of arrived during the day and disappeared during the night. The locals asked us to take her and give her a better life... She has mange, that she is now being treated for and will soon be healed of, but otherwise a real character and full of life.

This lovely new cat has also been recently rescued. Given away by his original owner to their worker, unwanted, he was rescued by us when the worker also did not want the cat. He had spent a traumatic day all alone inside a cardboard box before we found him! He is a beautiful cat and deserves a loving home.

Charity Bookfair / Jul 28 - Jul 31

The fair will be at Somerset Mall and will help raise funds for Township Animal Rescue - so please have a browse!

Canoe & Waterfall Hike Raffle!

We have TWO tickets to be won by two lucky winners in our fundraising raffle for a self-guided waterfall canoe and hike adventure trip in Wilderness! It costs only R20 to buy a raffle ticket. You can buy as many raffle tickets as you want. These tickets have been kindly sponsored by Eden Adventures, located at Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness. The raffle will end on the 1st of September 2016 and the tickets are valid until 20/12/2016. The two lucky winners will be entitled to a 2-seater canoe, and will be provided with the tickets, direction maps and all the information they need. Even if you don't win, you'll be helping dogs and cats in need!

You can buy a raffle ticket at our local adoption day market stall or online here. Take a chance!

Parting Thoughts

Thank you for reading our newsletter! If you have any feedback or ideas do let us know. We leave you with an inspirational quote:

"Spend your time with those who love you unconditionally.. not with those who love you only when the condition is right for them.."

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Find Us:

Currently we have adoption day stalls at the Paardevlei Market on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, and at Pet World in Somerset West on Sundays. Contact us for more information by emailing us at tarhelderberg@gmail.com or calling us at 084 423 5991.

Adopt/Foster:

There are still many more dogs and cats available to adopt or foster! Click here to see the rest of them on our website.

Uplifting News

A handsome mix breed dog called Sherlock, pictured, was rescued from a high-kill shelter just hours before he was to be put down. He was housed in a high-kill shelter in America and was less than 24 hours away from being euthanized!

After escaping a terrible fate, Sherlock is now in training to become a service dog for a young autistic boy in New England, America. He may appear big and almost wolf-like, but with his high intelligence, friendliness and calm personality, Sherlock is the ideal dog for his new role and new life.

Sherlock will be taught certain commands and protective behaviors to help keep his new eight year old companion safe when he has anxiety attacks or other issues.

Sherlock was given a second chance at life - and now he is able to give this boy a new life too. Like all dogs, rescue dogs have the ability to do amazing things if given the opportunity. Every rescued animal deserves a chance at life.

Wishlist

We need donations of:

Toys and treats
Kennels (used or new, plastic or wood)
Wooden Pallets – We use these to make kennels
Dry dog food or cat food
Blankets, towels and dog beds
Portable dog pen/exercise pen
Leashes, collars, or harnesses
A vehicle (to use as a mobile clinic) or trailer
Industrial washing machine
Plastic shells/Kiddy pools (for the dogs to cool themselves down with in hot weather)

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