Launch of animal shelter and adoption centre

Press release: Launch of animal shelter and adoption centre
06 August 2008

The Co-operative Cat Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre will be launched on the 7th of September 2008, an initiative between a Bloubosrand veterinary practice and existing pro life charities (Sterischeme, Fora, Four Paws, Feral Foundation and Friends of the Cat). The veterinary practice has been involved with animal charity work for over 15 years. The purpose of the shelter is to provide a shelter and home to cats and kittens in order to find suitable homes for them. The shelter and adoption centre is situated on Farm 145, Nooitgedact on the R114.

Says Jennifer Simpson, “We are opening a cat shelter with a difference. We believe in the policy of ‘pro life’ for all animals unless they are terminal. Our centre will assist to find homes for many unwanted animals. We will also adopt out puppies and dogs on Sundays but they will not live on our property due to the property regulations.”

All cats and kittens will be tested for dread diseases, sterilized, inoculated, dewormed and micro chipped. The shelter will run with an emphasis on the humane treatment of animals but also incorporates a scientific approach.
Sick cats will be quarantined and kittens bottle raised until they are old enough to be adopted out. The animals at the shelter will live in comfortable and hygienic conditions – a key consideration for the organisation.

In addition, every time a cat or kitten is adopted, two cats are saved as a space has been made for the next cat in the sanctuary. The organisation is also planning to run workshops to educate children from disadvantaged backgrounds regarding animal welfare and the paramount importance of animal sterilization.
Simpson concludes, “We are appealing to businesses and the public to assist with the launch”. As per the adage coined by Mahatma Ghandi, ‘We must become the change we want to see’.



The organisation requires the following donations:
We urgently need cash donations to contribute towards rent , fridges, a washing machine, travel boxes, aviaries, huts, kennels, cages, plastic picnic baskets, litter trays, food and water bowls, shelves, counters, shop fittings, paving, awnings, canvas, roll downs for cattery, humidifyers, vapourisers, clear plastic drawers/units, dustbins, hot water bottles, hot beanbags, cellphones and airtime, gumboots, overcoats, a microwave, kettle, furniture for cleaners room, patio furniture, washable soft toys, brooms, mops, dustpans, cleaning materials, wheel barrows, garden tools, kitten bottles, ice trays, scratch posts, garbage bags, veterinary drugs and volunteers.

Banking Details
Account Name: Four Paws
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Fourways
Branch: 168405
Account: 1684133556
052-145 NPO Number

For any further information please contact Melanie on 011-4625839 or Jennifer on 0823253585.

Editorial contacts:

Jennifer Simpson
Tel: 0823253585