c/o PO BOX 102, McGREGOR, 6708 / Friends of CARE NPO: 205-517
Friends of CARE PBO : 930 035 696
Account Number for donations: please indicate your name and contact details for official receipt to be issued
NEDBANK Robertson Branch.
Branch code - 198765
Savings Account Number - 2011281334
Account name - Friends of CARE
Friends of CARE PBO : 930 035 696
Account Number for donations: please indicate your name and contact details for official receipt to be issued
NEDBANK Robertson Branch.
Branch code - 198765
Savings Account Number - 2011281334
Account name - Friends of CARE
REPORT BACK: McGREGOR ANIMAL OUTREACH UNIT -
SPAY DAY - SATURDAY 7 APRIL 2018
Slideshow below:
THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN!
Dr Helen McClean Dr Helen Tiffin consulting the foal Dr Melissa Sussens Final year Marianne van der Mescht Alexander Van As Prince Dzotizei
Hazel Cadet Del Jones Janet Forrester
Marlen van Wyk Judy Eccles Elana Van der Colff Paula Bloukamp Pat Warren Sy Tchao
Stephanie Frolich Val Graham Isabel Menzies Mark and Vicky Margie Deegan Li Deegan
Overview
A great day, well supported and much achieved. We split the collection teams into two shifts one shift 8 – 14h00 and the second team 12 – 1700 – thank you to all ! We were, in fact, quite top heavy with people and some were able to leave earlier which is great - I will be more streamlined in organising the next one.
All met at venue at 8am - some a little earlier which is always good – all set up in the theatre and prep area first; a little cat neuter on the table - bright ‘n early. Unfortunately there was a little time lapse due to a goat that wasn’t playing the game as far as castration goes.
After that all went to plan – Helen Tiffin consulted the 2 week old blind foal, the was a little pup treated for biliary (was nursed overnight but unfortunately died Sunday afternoon), some dogs treated for parasites, most animals vaccinated and all sent home with a small bag of food.
One of the sterilised cats also had to have a partial tail amputation.
Last dog on the table was pregnant.
Final Figures
19 spays & 6 neuters - AWESOME!
Last animals were returned at approx. 5.45pm and after a little cleaning up all completed for 6pm.
The last team delivering had a bit of a delay being Saturday evening and only returned home for about 7.30pm
The refreshment girls outdid themselves – such a spread was available – thank you – was quite a task to keep the members working with such temptations.
General Comments.
Great atmosphere, overwhelming support – good interaction and work ethic.
Again a huge thank you to Cornerstone Veterinary Services for use of their equipment and machinery - without it all would be impossible.
The next one will be starting to see lower temperatures – so more focus on morning coffee for the people also we will purchase 2 tarps to enclose the front recovery area to stem any winds.
Thank you and we will see you all in about 6 weeks – A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL.
Del
Werdmuller Animal Rescue Report December 2017 – March 2018
Breakdown of activities report:
Breakdown of activities report:
Work carried out by Del Jones
Saturday Clinics 2 week interval at the Green Dolphin in Kantoor St :
Vaccines:124 Cat vaccines Stitches: 23 12 Rabies vaccines Advice: 124
71 Deworm Treatment: 101 239 Disp Dip Nail Clips: 17
33 Flea Powder Euthanase: 11 41 Certifect Free Dog Food: 23
Bolt Gun: Pigs shot: 5 Cows shot: 4
Work undertaken after hours : 117 Calls
Work undertaken in farm working time 8 Calls
Sterilisations performed: 33
Weekly anti parasitic dipping in the community -
12 Saturdays worked - 468 dogs dipped
New sterilisation unit for sterilisation days funded by Friends of CARE –
Del has worked Saturdays at times with a small team of men – this entailed throwing a slab, clearing and cutting or trimming, erecting a roof over recovery, putting up a fence tidying, clearing and plumbing.
A lot of painting of the ablution area was completed. Some donations in physical form – shadecloth, etc have been received as well as money towards the project. Marlen has assisted a great deal fetching and carrying and organising workers. Both Del and Marlen have donated poles, gates, wire, toilet, use of machinery and tools. All of this resulted in our first test drive on the 21st February which was so well supported – volunteers fetched and carried animals, helped in prepping for surgery, a few glitches were overcome and the day was a great success thank you to all. A total of 14 dogs were sterilised with a couple of small procedures performed as well.
The next spay day set for 7 April.
Summer therefore biliary and erlichia cases very apparent – dipping was stressed and owners told to be vigilant in prompt dipping times, even if they don’t see Japie when he is in the streets performing dipping they must go and buy dip from Japie.
From November saw the moving in of residents to White city – this posed great problems with reports of owners leaving dogs behind at their own premises and also the fact that no fences were erected at the new premises – meant that dogs were now being placed on short chains or running loose in the streets. Towards the end of January this started to improve with owners putting up fences – much work to be done in the new area – many new dogs being brought in from outer lying areas – not sterilised, not vaccinated introducing new diseases.
During this period especially Jan/Feb we attended to many scorpion stings (similar to the amount in 2016) some very bad and had to be taken to the vet and either put under anaesthetic or treated with anti serum, others more fortunate were treated and pain managed at home. A few fatal snake bites reported, none treated and very few call outs to relocate snakes – compared to last year.
We have had a great number of collars and leads donated to us and they have been handed out to the community and this is reflected in the increase in the number of animals seen being walked on leads – which is most encouraging.
With the moving and celebrations of new housing in the village has also caused a new set of problems with noise and fireworks this results in dogs injuring themselves or running in the roads and being knocked over – the police and the noise department/by law enforcement have welcomed complaints and they will follow up on these complaints.
On a brighter lighter note we have in this time successfully managed to rehome an adult cat, 2 kittens and a dog.
We have had great support from the community regarding the steri unit – Bridget has mastered the making of recovery blankets and many towels & blankets have been donated which is fantastic - this unit will be an ongoing service every 6 weeks. Every sterilisation patient goes home with a packet of food - this is to aid the body especially the liver to process the anaesthetic in the body, so if you are looking to assist the animals this is a guaranteed way of doing so – any donations of food are welcome.
Many thanks for the support we have received!
Del Jones
Saturday Clinics 2 week interval at the Green Dolphin in Kantoor St :
Vaccines:124 Cat vaccines Stitches: 23 12 Rabies vaccines Advice: 124
71 Deworm Treatment: 101 239 Disp Dip Nail Clips: 17
33 Flea Powder Euthanase: 11 41 Certifect Free Dog Food: 23
Bolt Gun: Pigs shot: 5 Cows shot: 4
Work undertaken after hours : 117 Calls
Work undertaken in farm working time 8 Calls
Sterilisations performed: 33
Weekly anti parasitic dipping in the community -
12 Saturdays worked - 468 dogs dipped
New sterilisation unit for sterilisation days funded by Friends of CARE –
Del has worked Saturdays at times with a small team of men – this entailed throwing a slab, clearing and cutting or trimming, erecting a roof over recovery, putting up a fence tidying, clearing and plumbing.
A lot of painting of the ablution area was completed. Some donations in physical form – shadecloth, etc have been received as well as money towards the project. Marlen has assisted a great deal fetching and carrying and organising workers. Both Del and Marlen have donated poles, gates, wire, toilet, use of machinery and tools. All of this resulted in our first test drive on the 21st February which was so well supported – volunteers fetched and carried animals, helped in prepping for surgery, a few glitches were overcome and the day was a great success thank you to all. A total of 14 dogs were sterilised with a couple of small procedures performed as well.
The next spay day set for 7 April.
Summer therefore biliary and erlichia cases very apparent – dipping was stressed and owners told to be vigilant in prompt dipping times, even if they don’t see Japie when he is in the streets performing dipping they must go and buy dip from Japie.
From November saw the moving in of residents to White city – this posed great problems with reports of owners leaving dogs behind at their own premises and also the fact that no fences were erected at the new premises – meant that dogs were now being placed on short chains or running loose in the streets. Towards the end of January this started to improve with owners putting up fences – much work to be done in the new area – many new dogs being brought in from outer lying areas – not sterilised, not vaccinated introducing new diseases.
During this period especially Jan/Feb we attended to many scorpion stings (similar to the amount in 2016) some very bad and had to be taken to the vet and either put under anaesthetic or treated with anti serum, others more fortunate were treated and pain managed at home. A few fatal snake bites reported, none treated and very few call outs to relocate snakes – compared to last year.
We have had a great number of collars and leads donated to us and they have been handed out to the community and this is reflected in the increase in the number of animals seen being walked on leads – which is most encouraging.
With the moving and celebrations of new housing in the village has also caused a new set of problems with noise and fireworks this results in dogs injuring themselves or running in the roads and being knocked over – the police and the noise department/by law enforcement have welcomed complaints and they will follow up on these complaints.
On a brighter lighter note we have in this time successfully managed to rehome an adult cat, 2 kittens and a dog.
We have had great support from the community regarding the steri unit – Bridget has mastered the making of recovery blankets and many towels & blankets have been donated which is fantastic - this unit will be an ongoing service every 6 weeks. Every sterilisation patient goes home with a packet of food - this is to aid the body especially the liver to process the anaesthetic in the body, so if you are looking to assist the animals this is a guaranteed way of doing so – any donations of food are welcome.
Many thanks for the support we have received!
Del Jones
STERLING START TO MCGREGOR’S ANIMAL OUTREACH UNIT
Myrna Robins writes:
Another warm weekend in the village.
The Saturday market was buzzing, tourists thronged the main street, and the hills were alive with bikers and hikers.
At the base of the Krans, in a patch of cleared alien vegetation on a small farm, a wooden wendy house with extensions was the scene of much activity. Inside Dr Melissa Sussen bent over a stainless steel table brightly lit, stitched up the dog she had just spayed. In the other half of the cramped space Dr Helen McClean brought in the next patient, a dog for neutering, who had had his premed. Two volunteers were helping, prepping and with aftercare, while outside others soothed dogs in kennels awaiting their ops and petted those who were coming round from their anaesthetic.
Young Jermaine and his two pals hung around, prepared to do whatever task they were assigned as more vehicles arrived with resigned pets wondering what was ahead of this unusual outing. Action on the first Sterilisation Day at the McGregor Animal Outreach Unit progressed smoothly and efficiently, in a relaxed but vigilant atmosphere - where the four-legged patients were the VIP’s. Some eight hours later a tired team, headed by Del Jones, and consisting of two vets and one dozen volunteers, were packing up after cleaning the unit. Seven animals were spayed, another seven neutered, various treatments for allergies, ticks and erlichia had been meted out and two large porcupine quills removed from one dog.
The initiative started by Del Jones - who is well known to every pet owner in the village and surrounding farms - has been named McGregor Animal Outreach Unit, and the venue is on her property. Del, who, as many of us know, is responsible for all the veterinary care afforded to pets and livestock on behalf of both CARE and WAR. We are also impressed that she keeps smiling even when contacted before 6am in the morning and up to midnight by locals to come and attend to their sick animals. McGregor is so fortunate to have someone like her who – in spite of occasional abuse by animal owners – never hesitates in her dedication – now evident in this new unit to encourage owners to sterilise pets and help limit neglected and unwanted offspring. The Outreach unit has become a reality thanks to funds from CARE – Care for Animal Rights and Environment – and other donors.
Dr Helen McClean has registered a Community Veterinary Clinic at the Vet Council, which sponsors animal outreach education. She is doing the sterilisation operations free of charge for the new Unit, while the drugs are paid for by CARE. Dr Melissa Sussens is a recent graduate who is doing her CCS (Compulsory Community Service) year under Helen McClean’s direction. Del Jones, with friends and residents, especially Marlen van wyk and Pat Warren, have spent many weekends building and equipping the clinic. Now that it is operating, while we applaud the dedication and enthusiasm of all involved, we need to reflect on just how much work is involved in a Spay Day.
Long before the first animals can be collected, the unit has to be cleaned, instruments sterilised, drugs and medication got ready. Rechargeable lighting is required for the operations. Clean blankets are needed for the recovery “ward” (in the shade outside the wendy house) And, of course, after the last animal has been taken home, everything has to be packed up and cleaned before the team can go home. The eight-hour day on the farm is just the central execution of so many more!
Del, on reflecting on the first operational day of her enterprise, remarked that next time she needs another steel table, must collect more “lappies” and will organise refreshments and sandwiches for everyone. She hopes to hold sterilisation clinics regularly on a monthly or six-weekly basis.
She thanked all who helped make the opening day a success, and hopes that pet owners will contribute what they can to the service.
Along with Del and Drs McClean and Sussens, the volunteer team comprised Marlen van Wyk, Elana van der Colf, Pat Warren, Stephanie Taljaard, Juanita Zimmerman, Isabel Menzies, Jermaine, and Margie and Li Deegan.
A toast to all from us and all our four-legged friends.
A reminder - donations are gratefully received. PLEASE MARK DONATIONS CLEARLY WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS as receipts must be issued in accordance with our PBO status.
Marlen van Wyk is the person to contact. Her email address is vanwykmarlen@gmail.com and her cell number is 0790861558
NEDBANK. Robertson Branch.
Branch code - 198765
Savings Account Number - 2011281334
Account name - Friends of CARE
The Saturday market was buzzing, tourists thronged the main street, and the hills were alive with bikers and hikers.
At the base of the Krans, in a patch of cleared alien vegetation on a small farm, a wooden wendy house with extensions was the scene of much activity. Inside Dr Melissa Sussen bent over a stainless steel table brightly lit, stitched up the dog she had just spayed. In the other half of the cramped space Dr Helen McClean brought in the next patient, a dog for neutering, who had had his premed. Two volunteers were helping, prepping and with aftercare, while outside others soothed dogs in kennels awaiting their ops and petted those who were coming round from their anaesthetic.
Young Jermaine and his two pals hung around, prepared to do whatever task they were assigned as more vehicles arrived with resigned pets wondering what was ahead of this unusual outing. Action on the first Sterilisation Day at the McGregor Animal Outreach Unit progressed smoothly and efficiently, in a relaxed but vigilant atmosphere - where the four-legged patients were the VIP’s. Some eight hours later a tired team, headed by Del Jones, and consisting of two vets and one dozen volunteers, were packing up after cleaning the unit. Seven animals were spayed, another seven neutered, various treatments for allergies, ticks and erlichia had been meted out and two large porcupine quills removed from one dog.
The initiative started by Del Jones - who is well known to every pet owner in the village and surrounding farms - has been named McGregor Animal Outreach Unit, and the venue is on her property. Del, who, as many of us know, is responsible for all the veterinary care afforded to pets and livestock on behalf of both CARE and WAR. We are also impressed that she keeps smiling even when contacted before 6am in the morning and up to midnight by locals to come and attend to their sick animals. McGregor is so fortunate to have someone like her who – in spite of occasional abuse by animal owners – never hesitates in her dedication – now evident in this new unit to encourage owners to sterilise pets and help limit neglected and unwanted offspring. The Outreach unit has become a reality thanks to funds from CARE – Care for Animal Rights and Environment – and other donors.
Dr Helen McClean has registered a Community Veterinary Clinic at the Vet Council, which sponsors animal outreach education. She is doing the sterilisation operations free of charge for the new Unit, while the drugs are paid for by CARE. Dr Melissa Sussens is a recent graduate who is doing her CCS (Compulsory Community Service) year under Helen McClean’s direction. Del Jones, with friends and residents, especially Marlen van wyk and Pat Warren, have spent many weekends building and equipping the clinic. Now that it is operating, while we applaud the dedication and enthusiasm of all involved, we need to reflect on just how much work is involved in a Spay Day.
Long before the first animals can be collected, the unit has to be cleaned, instruments sterilised, drugs and medication got ready. Rechargeable lighting is required for the operations. Clean blankets are needed for the recovery “ward” (in the shade outside the wendy house) And, of course, after the last animal has been taken home, everything has to be packed up and cleaned before the team can go home. The eight-hour day on the farm is just the central execution of so many more!
Del, on reflecting on the first operational day of her enterprise, remarked that next time she needs another steel table, must collect more “lappies” and will organise refreshments and sandwiches for everyone. She hopes to hold sterilisation clinics regularly on a monthly or six-weekly basis.
She thanked all who helped make the opening day a success, and hopes that pet owners will contribute what they can to the service.
Along with Del and Drs McClean and Sussens, the volunteer team comprised Marlen van Wyk, Elana van der Colf, Pat Warren, Stephanie Taljaard, Juanita Zimmerman, Isabel Menzies, Jermaine, and Margie and Li Deegan.
A toast to all from us and all our four-legged friends.
A reminder - donations are gratefully received. PLEASE MARK DONATIONS CLEARLY WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS as receipts must be issued in accordance with our PBO status.
Marlen van Wyk is the person to contact. Her email address is vanwykmarlen@gmail.com and her cell number is 0790861558
NEDBANK. Robertson Branch.
Branch code - 198765
Savings Account Number - 2011281334
Account name - Friends of CARE
Dr Helen McClean and Del Jones
Fireworks and one solution to towards finding a solution in McGregor...
Selling and setting off any fireworks including smaller crackers etc is illegal without a legal permit authorising a person or business to do so. There have been many complaints recently regarding fireworks being set off in the village this is a fire hazard, it is disturbing to the neighbours / community and poses a huge threat to the animals in the neighbourhood that can lead to cruelty, fatalities and long term behaviour problems.
The illegal setting off and selling/purchasing of fireworks is handled by the SAP (Police officers) and the noise, disturbance and letting off is handled by the municipal law enforcement (Peace officers) as this falls under the Municipal by laws.
The person in charge of the enforcement dept is a Mr Armstrong 023 626 8200 or you can call the call centre at anytime 023 615 8000/3037 or after hours and weekends should you not be able to contact the call centre then the standby traffic unit can respond and enforce 084 601 6462.
Please lets make a concerted effort to stop the illegal use and selling of fireworks in the village before it becomes out of hand.
The illegal setting off and selling/purchasing of fireworks is handled by the SAP (Police officers) and the noise, disturbance and letting off is handled by the municipal law enforcement (Peace officers) as this falls under the Municipal by laws.
The person in charge of the enforcement dept is a Mr Armstrong 023 626 8200 or you can call the call centre at anytime 023 615 8000/3037 or after hours and weekends should you not be able to contact the call centre then the standby traffic unit can respond and enforce 084 601 6462.
Please lets make a concerted effort to stop the illegal use and selling of fireworks in the village before it becomes out of hand.
A message to all “Friends of CARE”.
Thank you all for your support during the past year.
The funds raised have been principally used in support of the work carried
out by the “Werdmuller Animal Rescue” (W.A.R.) organisation.
Please note that the banking details for “Friends of CARE” have changed, they now are:
NEDBANK. Robertson Branch.
Branch code - 198765
Savings Account Number - 2011281334
Account name - Friends of CARE
Marilyn Poole will be at the McGregor Pop-up Christmas Market this Friday evening (22 Dec)
should you wish to collect your Friends of C.A.R.E 2018 calendar.
Thank you once again and best wishes for the forthcoming year.
Click on button below for - MINUTES OF THE FRIENDS OF C.A.R.E. AGM HELD ON WEDNESDAY,
19 July 2017 at How Bazaar, 44 Voortrekker Street, McGregor at 5.30 p.m.
19 July 2017 at How Bazaar, 44 Voortrekker Street, McGregor at 5.30 p.m.
Congratulations to Joan Leaver - you are the winner of the C.A.R.E. Raffle -
Lisa Halstead "Loyal Companions" coffee table book
Thank you to all who contributed to this worthy cause.
Lisa Halstead "Loyal Companions" coffee table book
Thank you to all who contributed to this worthy cause.
To assist in the caring of animals in McGregor belonging to indigent folk
we are trying to raise funds in various ways:
Donations welcome of:
Previous Banking details were:
Friends of CARE, Standard Bank, Robertson,
Branch code 050413,
Account Number: 185 948 618
we are trying to raise funds in various ways:
Donations welcome of:
- collars and leads - any sizes - many children are walking their dogs but can't afford leads and collars.
- dog bedding, baskets, kennels, food and water bowls. Del will give it to the people who look after their animals but can't afford the above.
- monthly or one-off donations of Montego dog / cat food - Del sells it at the Saturday morning clinic (a small fundraiser) and gives it to the animals in need of food.
- Friends of C.A.R.E Calendars available for sale at R40 at Saturday Morning Market - at Marlen's book stall.
- Money raised from booksales - any donation of good quality, second-hand books welcome - contact Marlen at 079 086 1558 or deliver at 56 Voortrekker Street or at Morning Market.
- Every 2nd Saturday morning clinic outside Green Dolphin / Welcome Cafe. Wormpills, vaccinations, wounds dressed etc. Sterilisations and neutered organised drives need lots of funds, donations welcome :
Previous Banking details were:
Friends of CARE, Standard Bank, Robertson,
Branch code 050413,
Account Number: 185 948 618
A WOW OF A SHOW IN McGREGOR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR Friends of CARE...
Would you like to spend a while enjoying the company of Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald and a host of the greatest performers of our time? A show which spans genres, styles and personas, and does so with a panache that has been described as brilliant, jaunty and funny. This is the Friends of C.A.R.E.'s next fund-raiser on Saturday October 8 at 6 p.m. at Wahnfried in McGregor.
Jodine Clare-Talbot will be presenting "We Can Do It! Women with Serious Musical Clout", a show which has wowed audiences and critics all over the Cape, prompting comments like "brilliant", "uplifting" and "enthralling". Jodine doesn't just sing. She enters into the character of the artistes as one hit flows into an even bigger hit. She raises laughs, transports audiences on a nostalgic journey (remember that sunset on the hilltop, that day at the beach, that dance at the disco?), seducing and enthralling along the way.
What better way to support the welfare of animals in McGregor and on the surrounding farms than by having a thoroughly enjoyable time wallowing in the greatest hits of Women with Serious Musical Clout? Yes, We Can Do It!
Tickets (which include a glass of wine) are R100 and can be booked by e-mailing Wahnfried HERE
Jodine Clare-Talbot will be presenting "We Can Do It! Women with Serious Musical Clout", a show which has wowed audiences and critics all over the Cape, prompting comments like "brilliant", "uplifting" and "enthralling". Jodine doesn't just sing. She enters into the character of the artistes as one hit flows into an even bigger hit. She raises laughs, transports audiences on a nostalgic journey (remember that sunset on the hilltop, that day at the beach, that dance at the disco?), seducing and enthralling along the way.
What better way to support the welfare of animals in McGregor and on the surrounding farms than by having a thoroughly enjoyable time wallowing in the greatest hits of Women with Serious Musical Clout? Yes, We Can Do It!
Tickets (which include a glass of wine) are R100 and can be booked by e-mailing Wahnfried HERE
The Friends of C.A.R.E. AGM was held on 17th August 2016
- copy of the Minutes can be seen HERE
WAR REPORT Page 1 HERE
Page 2 HERE
PICS HERE
- copy of the Minutes can be seen HERE
WAR REPORT Page 1 HERE
Page 2 HERE
PICS HERE
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet - how can we grow our funds?
Every swipe counts for Friends of C.A.R.E.
Click on image on left to fill in application form and then email it HERE
List of Business Partners in the Worcester area - Click HERE
Click on image on left to fill in application form and then email it HERE
List of Business Partners in the Worcester area - Click HERE
Exciting news is that Friends of CARE has been accepted as a registered animal charity which will benefit from all purchases made at outlets honouring the My School, My Village, My Planet card initiated by Woolworths.
It costs card-holders nothing. So please fill in a form at your nearest Woolworths, and help CARE to care. We get a very small proportion of the "spend", but every little helps and it does mount up.
Three beneficiaries are allowed on each card, so if you already have a card, please consider adding CARE. Our registered number with My School is 11546.
In the Robertson/McGregor area, the card is honoured by the Robertson nursery, the cafe at Rooiberg, Jack's Paint & Hardware (at AH Marais), Supa Quick and The Lemon Tree House.
In Worcester the list includes
In centres like Johannesburg and Cape Town, of course, the scope is far wider.
Do please take the five minutes to "sign on" at the store, or download an application form from https://www.myschool.co.za/supporter/apply and e-mail it back. You really can make a difference ... and benefit from Woolworths' own special offers in the process. With a woof, miaoux, moo, cluck and grunt of appreciation from all our animals.
It costs card-holders nothing. So please fill in a form at your nearest Woolworths, and help CARE to care. We get a very small proportion of the "spend", but every little helps and it does mount up.
Three beneficiaries are allowed on each card, so if you already have a card, please consider adding CARE. Our registered number with My School is 11546.
In the Robertson/McGregor area, the card is honoured by the Robertson nursery, the cafe at Rooiberg, Jack's Paint & Hardware (at AH Marais), Supa Quick and The Lemon Tree House.
In Worcester the list includes
- Woolworths Worcester, stores countrywide, as well as Woolworths Online & Insurance
- Engen Quickshops countrywide
- Bidvest Waltons & Waltons Online & stores country wide
- Tafelberg Furnishers (Paarl, Somerset West & all branches country wide)
- Loot www.loot.co.za
- Power24 - prepaid electricity www.power24.co.za
- Flight Centre (the Captain’s Red Label Holidays)
- Altech Netstar
- Dier en Plant (Worcester)
- Supa Quick Worcester, Montagu, Ceres, Swellendam & some other branches
- Quenet’s Pharmacy
- Viljoen Juweliers (Paarl & Stellenbosch branches only)
- Postnet (Worcester)
- Robertson Garden Centre
- Dassiesfontein (N2 between Botrivier & Caledon)
In centres like Johannesburg and Cape Town, of course, the scope is far wider.
Do please take the five minutes to "sign on" at the store, or download an application form from https://www.myschool.co.za/supporter/apply and e-mail it back. You really can make a difference ... and benefit from Woolworths' own special offers in the process. With a woof, miaoux, moo, cluck and grunt of appreciation from all our animals.
Recent AGM 17 June 2015 - for Minutes see link HERE
W.A.R. Report 2015 - see link HERE
Pictures HERE
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W.A.R. Report 2015 - see link HERE
Pictures HERE
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AGM - 2nd September 2014 - last year's minutes - view here.
Click here for the WAR report for the CARE AGM 2014, which outlines the hands-on work during the year which Pat Werdmuller, Del Jones and their team have achieved. An amazing effort!!!
Click here to see report on mini-outreach and here to see WAR time graph
WAR Report pictures....
Pat Werdmuller & helpers with her famous portable dipping bath
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C.A.R.E's name and logo are registered and the organisation is a legal P.B.O.
- run on a purely voluntary basis - its accounts are published every year.
C.A.R.E. is not "hands-on" in any way, instead it pays vets and qualified personnel for their services
and helps to purchase such medications as worm tablets, karbo-dust, inoculations etc.
There are many previously disadvantaged and low-income animal owners in our area,
who love their pets but do not have the money to pay for spaying,
neutering and prophylactic treatment, or to help an injured animal.
Some animals are victims of road accidents
(a frequent occurrence in the main street, despite McGregor being a peaceful village).
C.A.R.E's name and logo are registered and the organisation is a legal P.B.O.
- run on a purely voluntary basis - its accounts are published every year.
C.A.R.E. is not "hands-on" in any way, instead it pays vets and qualified personnel for their services
and helps to purchase such medications as worm tablets, karbo-dust, inoculations etc.
There are many previously disadvantaged and low-income animal owners in our area,
who love their pets but do not have the money to pay for spaying,
neutering and prophylactic treatment, or to help an injured animal.
Some animals are victims of road accidents
(a frequent occurrence in the main street, despite McGregor being a peaceful village).
AUGUST 2012
The best Dog-gone estate agent in town.
Victoria Dryden's kindness to a stray dog ended up solving a huge problem for her ... namely selling her house in Simonstown so she could make the permanent move to her McGregor cottage.
A stray, nicknamed Daggett because of her floppy ears, was picked up by her neighbours at McGregor's Frangipani and Victoria took her to Simonstown to try to find a caring new home. Walking the dog near the harbour, Daggett got into conversation with an alluring Maltese poodle, and naturally the owners started to chat. "Where do you live?" asked the poodle's owners. "In that house up the hill, on the end of the terrace," pointed out Victoria. "Oh, that's OUR house," said the visitors. "Every time we come here, we look at that house and wish it were ours."
"Well, why don't you come and have a glass of wine and you can see what it looks like inside," invited Victoria. The result was that by 5 p.m. the offer to purchase was signed, at the price she wanted to get, and without any agent's commission. And Daggett? Happily bouncing around a new and loving home which was found for her on the outskirts of Cape Town. So ... be kind to animals ... you never know what good fortune it can bring you!
FRIENDS OF CARE'S AGM
This took place on August 7, 2012, and the minutes will be sent out next month to everyone on CARE's data base. Do let us know if you would like to be added to this data base, and therefore kept informed about the remarkable extent of animal care which we manage to achieve in this little village.
The new committee voted in consists of Roger Verrall (chairman), Ray Gregory (vice-chairman), Anne Binos (hon. secretary), Marilyn Poole (hon. financial secretary), Bridget Rose and Colin Burden.
At the meeting, the WAR report was tabled. The initials stand for Werdmuller Animal Rescue (a most appropriate acronym), which does all the hands-on caring on an entirely voluntary basis. Their expenses are huge, as you will see from the accompanying pie chart and table, but because none of it is reimbursed, all the money CARE raises can be devoted to vet bills and medication.
The following WAR report is worth reading because so much goes on behind the scenes. There is an urgent need for extensive spaying, particularly on the surrounding farms, and we hope to raise sufficient funds to continue this kind of campaign ... which will eliminate many of the problems at source.
Any contribution to this end would be much appreciated. The account is held by Standard Bank, Robertson, branch code 050413, savings account no. 185948618. If you do make a deposit, please e-mail Marilyn Poole on k-mpoole@lando.co.za with the details, so that you can be properly thanked ... and remember that CARE's PBO status means that you can claim a tax refund.
Werdmuller Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) costs
Donated by Otto Werdmuller Von Elgg
The best Dog-gone estate agent in town.
Victoria Dryden's kindness to a stray dog ended up solving a huge problem for her ... namely selling her house in Simonstown so she could make the permanent move to her McGregor cottage.
A stray, nicknamed Daggett because of her floppy ears, was picked up by her neighbours at McGregor's Frangipani and Victoria took her to Simonstown to try to find a caring new home. Walking the dog near the harbour, Daggett got into conversation with an alluring Maltese poodle, and naturally the owners started to chat. "Where do you live?" asked the poodle's owners. "In that house up the hill, on the end of the terrace," pointed out Victoria. "Oh, that's OUR house," said the visitors. "Every time we come here, we look at that house and wish it were ours."
"Well, why don't you come and have a glass of wine and you can see what it looks like inside," invited Victoria. The result was that by 5 p.m. the offer to purchase was signed, at the price she wanted to get, and without any agent's commission. And Daggett? Happily bouncing around a new and loving home which was found for her on the outskirts of Cape Town. So ... be kind to animals ... you never know what good fortune it can bring you!
FRIENDS OF CARE'S AGM
This took place on August 7, 2012, and the minutes will be sent out next month to everyone on CARE's data base. Do let us know if you would like to be added to this data base, and therefore kept informed about the remarkable extent of animal care which we manage to achieve in this little village.
The new committee voted in consists of Roger Verrall (chairman), Ray Gregory (vice-chairman), Anne Binos (hon. secretary), Marilyn Poole (hon. financial secretary), Bridget Rose and Colin Burden.
At the meeting, the WAR report was tabled. The initials stand for Werdmuller Animal Rescue (a most appropriate acronym), which does all the hands-on caring on an entirely voluntary basis. Their expenses are huge, as you will see from the accompanying pie chart and table, but because none of it is reimbursed, all the money CARE raises can be devoted to vet bills and medication.
The following WAR report is worth reading because so much goes on behind the scenes. There is an urgent need for extensive spaying, particularly on the surrounding farms, and we hope to raise sufficient funds to continue this kind of campaign ... which will eliminate many of the problems at source.
Any contribution to this end would be much appreciated. The account is held by Standard Bank, Robertson, branch code 050413, savings account no. 185948618. If you do make a deposit, please e-mail Marilyn Poole on k-mpoole@lando.co.za with the details, so that you can be properly thanked ... and remember that CARE's PBO status means that you can claim a tax refund.
Werdmuller Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) costs
Donated by Otto Werdmuller Von Elgg
Werdmuller Animal Rescue – Hout Baai Farm
Year end report May 2011 – end of June 2012
The primary health care clinics were reinstated in the McGregor area on 28 June 2012, it was decided by Werdmuller Animal Rescue and Delyth Jones (Animal Welfare Assistant/Inspector) who conducts the clinics that these clinics would be at a stationary point, every second week on a Saturday morning from 8am – 11am. Any check-ups that were needed outside this time would be done as a house call, and all emergencies would be attended to 24/7.
Generally there has been a good response to our work in the area, even though some work involves carrying out of disciplinary steps i.e. warning, confiscation etc. A big obstacle in the work carried out here, is the control of number of unwanted animals. McGregor is a small area and does not have immediate access to any veterinary services or animal welfare (closest being 20km away) therefore assistance in sterilisations is very expensive, and certainly well outside the budget of the low income community, resulting in high numbers of stray and unwanted animals. This problem is exacerbated by the lack of enforcement of the municipal bylaws.
Another veterinary practice has opened up in the Robertson area, Dr Ben Smit and some reduced price work has been carried out by them for us, but we are hoping to negotiate a fixed reduced price on sterilisations.
It is legal requirement by S.A. veterinary council (SAVC) that animal welfare personnel be tested and graded for different levels of competency, influencing the scope of what can be carried out by that person. Delyth Jones has been a registered Animal Welfare Assistant since the early 90s but one must re-register when personnel change employment, she undertook the examination with Dr Paul Aarde at Paarl veterinary clinic and is awaiting registration from SAVC.
Hout Baai Farm, where Delyth Jones is in full time employment, donates her time, compensates her for her vehicle and after hour emergency response. Hout Baai farm has a limited kennel area that is occasionally used to house in transit animals, confiscates or recouping animals the responsibility of this is taken up by Hout Baai farm.
Another employee of Hout Baai farm, Japie Jantjes undertakes weekly (weather permitting) dipping schedules on a Saturday morning. This involves him walking from street to street, with his mobile dipping tank. Owners are educated on the importance of handling and caring for their dogs, taught how to dip. The children are keen to assist Japie with the pushing and pulling of the bath and handling the dogs. This has proven to reduce the cases of tick related diseases, skin problems and flea infestations. Japie also reports emergency cases to our attention and on occasion updates us on progress of certain cases. Japie’s time and cell phone is paid for by Hout Baai farm.
The main undertaking of W.A.R. is to respond to emergency calls, primary health care and alleviate cruelty by providing education and offer alternatives. That being said this often leads to getting involved with homing of unwanted animals, taxiing animals for surgery, confiscating animals and taking complicated cases for veterinary treatment. As stated previously McGregor does not have an animal welfare society or veterinarian therefore we are reliant on these services in other local towns, which adds the burden of transporting animals to and fro for a variety of different reasons. In the past year we have transported over 20 animals to the Stellenbosch AWS for the purpose of rehoming. We chose this animal welfare as they have good rehoming statistics with strict criteria; the SPCA does not prioritise homing of animals and therefore has euthanasia policies that we cannot condone. These animals are always taken down with a considerable financial donation from Hout Baai farm to ease the liability as these animals are not from their area of responsibility. The homing rate for our animals sent down is approx 98%? We have been very fortunate to have homed some animals in our own community in the village, these have been very successful – we also abide by a strict homing policy regarding sterilisation etc.
Boland veterinary hospital in Worcester also kindly helps us out with reduced price on sterilisations, in the reporting period we have made 3 trips to them, sterilising 9 animals for the community. Robertson veterinary hospital has treated emergency and some complicated cases for us during this period. The new practice RVC (in its short time of opening) has also done 3 sterilisations and bilateral ear tip amputations due to skin cancer of a white cat that was successfully homed in the village.
On occasion we have found it necessary to take animals through to the Winelands SPCA, but have found the outcome unacceptable due to their policies.
The amount of time, expenditure and effort that is put into these extra responsibilities is reflected in the accompanying graphs.
There has been an amount of inspectorate work carried out in the village, a warning was issued for a dog in a small cage and dirty conditions – this was rectified by owner (Hout Baai farm assisted in repairing the gate area), a badly bitten/injured overflowing with maggots, dog was confiscated and necessary action taken, a dwarf swiss type shepherd was removed for denial food and water, and much advice and education metered out to uplift the condition under which animals are kept including farm animals.
Total 1004
The common treatments attended to at the clinics include but not limited to worm infestations, haemorrhagic gastro, distemper, biliary, piglets with mange, eye problems, wounds/lacerations, old wounds and fractures.
Another service subsidised by Hout Baai farm is the food dispensed, this is bought by owners at a reduced price, or given out free to specific cases at specific times. In the reporting year 22 x 25kgs of montego and 9 x 3kg bags of whiskas have been purchased.
Given the lack of enforcement of by-laws there are many stray animals - mostly dogs, pigs and cattle – this often results in being called out for emergencies involving runover animals, or dogs getting into fights over bitches in season.
The following reflects the amount of calls that are attended to outside normal working hours.
65 actual calls plus 41 follow ups
The following from some of the children in the community has grown and they have been roped in to assist, meter out food, weigh dogs and in some cases help in the translation. This is of great importance, as they assist us in our work so they automatically learn and hopefully retain and disseminate this information. We have also introduced a small colouring competition – this is done at each clinic – different breeds are used, the needs of animals are drawn in, they are told to add in to the picture what the needs and wants of those animals are such as water, trees, etc. The creativity and knowledge has blossomed. The winner of the competitions are rewarded with three small prizes – 1kg dog food (dog gets a treat), packet of sweets for kids (child is rewarded) , and a little bag of in season veggies(mother and family benefit which in turn encourages the child to do better).
Year end report May 2011 – end of June 2012
The primary health care clinics were reinstated in the McGregor area on 28 June 2012, it was decided by Werdmuller Animal Rescue and Delyth Jones (Animal Welfare Assistant/Inspector) who conducts the clinics that these clinics would be at a stationary point, every second week on a Saturday morning from 8am – 11am. Any check-ups that were needed outside this time would be done as a house call, and all emergencies would be attended to 24/7.
Generally there has been a good response to our work in the area, even though some work involves carrying out of disciplinary steps i.e. warning, confiscation etc. A big obstacle in the work carried out here, is the control of number of unwanted animals. McGregor is a small area and does not have immediate access to any veterinary services or animal welfare (closest being 20km away) therefore assistance in sterilisations is very expensive, and certainly well outside the budget of the low income community, resulting in high numbers of stray and unwanted animals. This problem is exacerbated by the lack of enforcement of the municipal bylaws.
Another veterinary practice has opened up in the Robertson area, Dr Ben Smit and some reduced price work has been carried out by them for us, but we are hoping to negotiate a fixed reduced price on sterilisations.
It is legal requirement by S.A. veterinary council (SAVC) that animal welfare personnel be tested and graded for different levels of competency, influencing the scope of what can be carried out by that person. Delyth Jones has been a registered Animal Welfare Assistant since the early 90s but one must re-register when personnel change employment, she undertook the examination with Dr Paul Aarde at Paarl veterinary clinic and is awaiting registration from SAVC.
Hout Baai Farm, where Delyth Jones is in full time employment, donates her time, compensates her for her vehicle and after hour emergency response. Hout Baai farm has a limited kennel area that is occasionally used to house in transit animals, confiscates or recouping animals the responsibility of this is taken up by Hout Baai farm.
Another employee of Hout Baai farm, Japie Jantjes undertakes weekly (weather permitting) dipping schedules on a Saturday morning. This involves him walking from street to street, with his mobile dipping tank. Owners are educated on the importance of handling and caring for their dogs, taught how to dip. The children are keen to assist Japie with the pushing and pulling of the bath and handling the dogs. This has proven to reduce the cases of tick related diseases, skin problems and flea infestations. Japie also reports emergency cases to our attention and on occasion updates us on progress of certain cases. Japie’s time and cell phone is paid for by Hout Baai farm.
The main undertaking of W.A.R. is to respond to emergency calls, primary health care and alleviate cruelty by providing education and offer alternatives. That being said this often leads to getting involved with homing of unwanted animals, taxiing animals for surgery, confiscating animals and taking complicated cases for veterinary treatment. As stated previously McGregor does not have an animal welfare society or veterinarian therefore we are reliant on these services in other local towns, which adds the burden of transporting animals to and fro for a variety of different reasons. In the past year we have transported over 20 animals to the Stellenbosch AWS for the purpose of rehoming. We chose this animal welfare as they have good rehoming statistics with strict criteria; the SPCA does not prioritise homing of animals and therefore has euthanasia policies that we cannot condone. These animals are always taken down with a considerable financial donation from Hout Baai farm to ease the liability as these animals are not from their area of responsibility. The homing rate for our animals sent down is approx 98%? We have been very fortunate to have homed some animals in our own community in the village, these have been very successful – we also abide by a strict homing policy regarding sterilisation etc.
Boland veterinary hospital in Worcester also kindly helps us out with reduced price on sterilisations, in the reporting period we have made 3 trips to them, sterilising 9 animals for the community. Robertson veterinary hospital has treated emergency and some complicated cases for us during this period. The new practice RVC (in its short time of opening) has also done 3 sterilisations and bilateral ear tip amputations due to skin cancer of a white cat that was successfully homed in the village.
On occasion we have found it necessary to take animals through to the Winelands SPCA, but have found the outcome unacceptable due to their policies.
The amount of time, expenditure and effort that is put into these extra responsibilities is reflected in the accompanying graphs.
There has been an amount of inspectorate work carried out in the village, a warning was issued for a dog in a small cage and dirty conditions – this was rectified by owner (Hout Baai farm assisted in repairing the gate area), a badly bitten/injured overflowing with maggots, dog was confiscated and necessary action taken, a dwarf swiss type shepherd was removed for denial food and water, and much advice and education metered out to uplift the condition under which animals are kept including farm animals.
Total 1004
The common treatments attended to at the clinics include but not limited to worm infestations, haemorrhagic gastro, distemper, biliary, piglets with mange, eye problems, wounds/lacerations, old wounds and fractures.
Another service subsidised by Hout Baai farm is the food dispensed, this is bought by owners at a reduced price, or given out free to specific cases at specific times. In the reporting year 22 x 25kgs of montego and 9 x 3kg bags of whiskas have been purchased.
Given the lack of enforcement of by-laws there are many stray animals - mostly dogs, pigs and cattle – this often results in being called out for emergencies involving runover animals, or dogs getting into fights over bitches in season.
The following reflects the amount of calls that are attended to outside normal working hours.
65 actual calls plus 41 follow ups
The following from some of the children in the community has grown and they have been roped in to assist, meter out food, weigh dogs and in some cases help in the translation. This is of great importance, as they assist us in our work so they automatically learn and hopefully retain and disseminate this information. We have also introduced a small colouring competition – this is done at each clinic – different breeds are used, the needs of animals are drawn in, they are told to add in to the picture what the needs and wants of those animals are such as water, trees, etc. The creativity and knowledge has blossomed. The winner of the competitions are rewarded with three small prizes – 1kg dog food (dog gets a treat), packet of sweets for kids (child is rewarded) , and a little bag of in season veggies(mother and family benefit which in turn encourages the child to do better).
Examples of Friends of C.A.R.E. activities in McGregor
