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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
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- Woolworths Worcester, stores countrywide, as well as Online www.woolworths.co.za & Insurance
- Engen Quickshops countrywide
- Bidvest Waltons Worcester & Waltons Online www.waltons.co.za & stores country wide
- Loot www.loot.co.za
- Power24 for prepaid electricity www.power24.co.za
- Flight Centre - there is a branch in Mountain Mill Mall, Worcester.
- Altech Netstar
- Dier en Plant Worcester
- Supa Quick Worcester, Montagu, Swellendam & some other branches
- Quenet’s Pharmacy
- Postnet Worcester
- WorksheetCloud www.worksheetcloud.com
- Dassiesfontein (N2 between Botrivier & Caledon)
Steri day Sunday September 2nd 2018.
In attendance and support
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Del Jones
Ilana Van der Colff Hazel Cadet Li Deegan Juanita Zimmerman Pat Warren Ernest Bloukamp |
Dr Helen Moore
Dr Melissa Sussens Prince Dzotziei Monique Van Wyk Trish O'Keefe Anne Binos Myrna Robins |
This particular spay day had been postponed twice due to certain issues hence why was on a Sunday – out of the ordinary.
The weather although welcomed could have been better timed – the rain set in early morning and continued up until the last operation was finished – that did not dampen anybody’s spirits – although put a few volunteers off.
First 3 patients were collected at 7:30 and set up started at just after 8 followed by collection teams at 9 ish.
Working in the rain with limited covered area proved to be a challenge that was overcome and all carried out their duties drenched but in good spirits.
Theatre list was followed with one sick dog and a neuter with cherry eye taken back to Cornerstone to be diagnosed and operated on at the surgery.
Final Figures
10 Spays
2 Neuters
Running total = 84
Last surgery completed at 13:50 all animals were returned home by 14:30 - everything completed and tidied and packed by 15:00.
Lovely soup and freshly baked homemade bread and lovely crunchies accompanied hot drinks – mostly hot chocolate were all delish and very welcome in the cold and wet weather. THANKs to all.
General Comments
Small but efficient team and braved the weather with such great attitudes. Many challenges presented, created by the weather, just taken in the stride.
Ernest Bloukamp allowed us usage of his gazebo which was indispensable in the end.
The solar unit we have donated is charged and in working order but to install we need to erect the panel and purchase lugs and we can only get them in Cape Town – Alex Patterson of Vera farm is going to get these on Thursday and help us erect the unit. This hopefully will be completed before next steri day
We will continue with the farm dogs on the next day.
Big thanks to everyone and we will see you at the next spay day – dry day hopefully.
Del Jones and the Friends of CARE Committee
The weather although welcomed could have been better timed – the rain set in early morning and continued up until the last operation was finished – that did not dampen anybody’s spirits – although put a few volunteers off.
First 3 patients were collected at 7:30 and set up started at just after 8 followed by collection teams at 9 ish.
Working in the rain with limited covered area proved to be a challenge that was overcome and all carried out their duties drenched but in good spirits.
Theatre list was followed with one sick dog and a neuter with cherry eye taken back to Cornerstone to be diagnosed and operated on at the surgery.
Final Figures
10 Spays
2 Neuters
Running total = 84
Last surgery completed at 13:50 all animals were returned home by 14:30 - everything completed and tidied and packed by 15:00.
Lovely soup and freshly baked homemade bread and lovely crunchies accompanied hot drinks – mostly hot chocolate were all delish and very welcome in the cold and wet weather. THANKs to all.
General Comments
Small but efficient team and braved the weather with such great attitudes. Many challenges presented, created by the weather, just taken in the stride.
Ernest Bloukamp allowed us usage of his gazebo which was indispensable in the end.
The solar unit we have donated is charged and in working order but to install we need to erect the panel and purchase lugs and we can only get them in Cape Town – Alex Patterson of Vera farm is going to get these on Thursday and help us erect the unit. This hopefully will be completed before next steri day
We will continue with the farm dogs on the next day.
Big thanks to everyone and we will see you at the next spay day – dry day hopefully.
Del Jones and the Friends of CARE Committee
STERI DAY REPORT BACK - Saturday 30 June 2018
In attendance and support:
Del Jones Marlen Van wyk
Elana Van der Colff Juanita Zimmerman
Isabel Menzies Pat Warren
Hazel Harris Paula Blomkamp
Margie Deegan Janet Forrester
Dr Helen Moore Dr Melissa Sussens
Alex Van As Prince Dzotziei
Li Deegan Ken and Cora
Stephanie Taljaard Judy Eccles
Anne Binos Myrna Robins
Overview
Again we have decided, due to shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures, that it is more beneficial to both animals and staff to make hours from 8am to 2pm.
A good, effective, efficient day and well supported - animals were collected mainly from White City and farm workers at Francois Naude’s farm.
Marlene and I did some prep work on the Friday - we set up the tarps to act as walls to stem the forecast cold weather - this worked well and we really need another tarp sheet for the other wall.
We arrived on site at 07.30 with the first 3 patients, to set up. Vet teams arrived 08.15, and support teams thereafter.
We performed all ops as per our theatre list - unfortunately one dog didn't recover from anaesthetic - a post mortem was performed.
Final figures
10 spays
8 neuters
1 abscess
12 rabies and 7 vaccines were administered and all animals dewormed. Every animal was returned with a parcel of food.
Last surgery completed at 14.25.
Again the refreshment teams were fabulous; wholesome soup, homemade bread and lovely cake and crunchies - tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
General
A small solar system has been offered so I will check this out during the coming week and hopefully set up before next date.
It's so nice to see our assets growing; our spay sets, the tarps, our new clippers - all being put to work making the operation more efficient.
As we grow so our needs also grow - now the winter days are darker, we are in desperate need of better inside lighting. Stef is going to research prices and see if we can find a kind donor.
Other items are always in need of are - blankets, towels, sponges etc. We use our recovery blankets to keep the animals warm after anaesthetics – while more donated towels and blankets are left with some of the more needy animals on their return home. CLICK HERE - we will arrange collection of any donations.
Del Jones
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
In attendance and support:
Del Jones Marlen Van wyk
Elana Van der Colff Juanita Zimmerman
Isabel Menzies Pat Warren
Hazel Harris Paula Blomkamp
Margie Deegan Janet Forrester
Dr Helen Moore Dr Melissa Sussens
Alex Van As Prince Dzotziei
Li Deegan Ken and Cora
Stephanie Taljaard Judy Eccles
Anne Binos Myrna Robins
Overview
Again we have decided, due to shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures, that it is more beneficial to both animals and staff to make hours from 8am to 2pm.
A good, effective, efficient day and well supported - animals were collected mainly from White City and farm workers at Francois Naude’s farm.
Marlene and I did some prep work on the Friday - we set up the tarps to act as walls to stem the forecast cold weather - this worked well and we really need another tarp sheet for the other wall.
We arrived on site at 07.30 with the first 3 patients, to set up. Vet teams arrived 08.15, and support teams thereafter.
We performed all ops as per our theatre list - unfortunately one dog didn't recover from anaesthetic - a post mortem was performed.
Final figures
10 spays
8 neuters
1 abscess
12 rabies and 7 vaccines were administered and all animals dewormed. Every animal was returned with a parcel of food.
Last surgery completed at 14.25.
Again the refreshment teams were fabulous; wholesome soup, homemade bread and lovely cake and crunchies - tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
General
A small solar system has been offered so I will check this out during the coming week and hopefully set up before next date.
It's so nice to see our assets growing; our spay sets, the tarps, our new clippers - all being put to work making the operation more efficient.
As we grow so our needs also grow - now the winter days are darker, we are in desperate need of better inside lighting. Stef is going to research prices and see if we can find a kind donor.
Other items are always in need of are - blankets, towels, sponges etc. We use our recovery blankets to keep the animals warm after anaesthetics – while more donated towels and blankets are left with some of the more needy animals on their return home. CLICK HERE - we will arrange collection of any donations.
Del Jones
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
Reportback - Steri Day Saturday 12th May 2018
In attendance and support:
Del Jones Dr Helen McClean
Marlen Van Wyk Dr Melissa Sussens
Anne Binos Prince Dzotziei
Juanita Zimmerman Li Deegan
Isabel Menzies Marianne McClean
Pat Warren Cecilia
Janet Forrester Des Stevens
Marion Brouwer Margie Deegan
Shirley van Staden
Overview
The decision, originally, was to have a full spay day every sort of 6 weeks. We had carried out a full day 4 weeks back, but as Del Jones was going on leave on 20 May it was decided to have a half day spay day to bring the time lapse a little closer before the next spay event.
Again another good turnout, well supported and each time we are becoming more efficient and effective. We had two collection and return teams and approx. 4 support persons.
Arrived on site to set up 07h30, vet teams on site for 08h00 and collection teams on site for 08h30 – 09h00, this staggered start works very well and allows for efficient utilisation of peoples time.
Del brought the first 3 sterilisations with her whilst setting up to allow vet teams to start without any delay.
We had no deviations or treatments to the theatre list and all went smoothly without problems.
Final Figures
9 spays
5 neuters
Final surgery was completed at 12:45 and last animals were returned at 13:30, everything completed – cleaning, packing and tidying up by 14h00.
The refreshment team again went the full mile and everybody had their fill of food both savoury and sweet. Thank you gals.
General Comments
Again a good working team and the atmosphere so relaxed making it a pleasure, not a chore.
Big thank you to Cornerstone again for their equipment and time – although this time we christened our own spay sets.
The tarps have been purchased and are available for those chilly days when warmer areas are needed.
We have been offered a small solar system for the area which will be of tremendous use – Del will collect and set up on her return from leave.
We have purchased our own clippers they will arrive for the next spay day so all in all we are improving all the time – and that will be seen in the numbers at the end of the day – fantastic!
We are looking into the idea of bringing in animals from the local farms at our next spay day. Meetings will be set up and hopefully go ahead.
So a big thank you to all and will see you for the next day in approx. 6 weeks.
Del Jones Dr Helen McClean
Marlen Van Wyk Dr Melissa Sussens
Anne Binos Prince Dzotziei
Juanita Zimmerman Li Deegan
Isabel Menzies Marianne McClean
Pat Warren Cecilia
Janet Forrester Des Stevens
Marion Brouwer Margie Deegan
Shirley van Staden
Overview
The decision, originally, was to have a full spay day every sort of 6 weeks. We had carried out a full day 4 weeks back, but as Del Jones was going on leave on 20 May it was decided to have a half day spay day to bring the time lapse a little closer before the next spay event.
Again another good turnout, well supported and each time we are becoming more efficient and effective. We had two collection and return teams and approx. 4 support persons.
Arrived on site to set up 07h30, vet teams on site for 08h00 and collection teams on site for 08h30 – 09h00, this staggered start works very well and allows for efficient utilisation of peoples time.
Del brought the first 3 sterilisations with her whilst setting up to allow vet teams to start without any delay.
We had no deviations or treatments to the theatre list and all went smoothly without problems.
Final Figures
9 spays
5 neuters
Final surgery was completed at 12:45 and last animals were returned at 13:30, everything completed – cleaning, packing and tidying up by 14h00.
The refreshment team again went the full mile and everybody had their fill of food both savoury and sweet. Thank you gals.
General Comments
Again a good working team and the atmosphere so relaxed making it a pleasure, not a chore.
Big thank you to Cornerstone again for their equipment and time – although this time we christened our own spay sets.
The tarps have been purchased and are available for those chilly days when warmer areas are needed.
We have been offered a small solar system for the area which will be of tremendous use – Del will collect and set up on her return from leave.
We have purchased our own clippers they will arrive for the next spay day so all in all we are improving all the time – and that will be seen in the numbers at the end of the day – fantastic!
We are looking into the idea of bringing in animals from the local farms at our next spay day. Meetings will be set up and hopefully go ahead.
So a big thank you to all and will see you for the next day in approx. 6 weeks.
And the winner of the beautiful, hand-made throw raffle is Mira Weiner!
Thanks to all who supported our fund-raising effort!
Pic shows Bridget, who made the throw, drawing the winning ticket
with Li Deegan who sold the tickets at the Saturday morning market.
Thanks to all who supported our fund-raising effort!
Pic shows Bridget, who made the throw, drawing the winning ticket
with Li Deegan who sold the tickets at the Saturday morning market.
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 Prine 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. E-mail her HERE 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. E-mail her HERE 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
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.
