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Humans and their four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the sixth Paws on the Promenade – a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition.
The event is back by popular demand, taking place on Sunday, 13 April, at 8:30 AM.
Starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse, the five-kilometer route will extend to the Sea Point swimming pool and back. Shorter turnaround points for old, tired and injured pets (or humans) will also be available.
Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive and event organiser, expressed her excitement for this year’s event: “Our 2024 Paws on the Promenade was a great success with an attendance of 325 dogs, 1 cat, and 614 humans. On a budget of just R4475, we raised R45 786. We hope to raise even more funds with this year’s event, which depends on how many wonderful dogs and humans join us for the walk.”
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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is an NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha serving up to 1500 animals per month through consultations, hospitalization, general and orthopaedic surgeries, continuous sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and a homeless pet shelter.
They also set a priority on community empowerment and education to ensure people become responsible pet owners in the future.
“Our budget keeps growing year on year due to the demand for our services. It is essential for us to diversify our fundraising. Paws on the Promenade is a great fundraiser but also a magnificent fun filled event for the whole family,” says du Plessis.
Expect to see dogs of all shapes and sizes and pet owners are encouraged to dress up or to wear something orange, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic brand.
“People get very creative, dressing themselves and their dogs up in costumes. There will be Dalmatians in tutus, Dachshunds in hot dog outfits and Pomeranians with bow ties”
“For the past six years Vondi’s has partnered with Mdzananda in making this event possible. It is one of our highlights of the year,” says Paul Jacobson, owner of Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition. “The route is one of the most scenic routes in Cape Town making it a wonderful walk for dogs and owners alike.”
“Support Mdzananda because of their excellent professionalism and the impact they make in the Khayelitsha community, educating pet owners and treating sick pets that would otherwise have little to no help.”
Everyone is invited – humans without four-legged friends are welcome too. A small number of homeless dogs for adoption will be at the event. To “rent a dog”, email marcelle@mdzananda.co.za.
Tickets are R50 for adults, R50 for each dog, and just R25 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased via Quicket or on the day from 08:00.
Raffle prizes, product sales, delicious coffee, food and crafts will entertain you on the day, with the first 100 dogs to arrive will also receive a free goodie bag.
[Source: Mdzananda Animal Clinic]
