1000 community pets in Khayelitsha recently received life-saving vaccinations thanks to the Mdzananda Animal Clinic and their friends at FOUR PAWS!
Khayelitsha, South Africa (04 October 2024) — You might know FOUR PAWS as the incredible animal rights-focused organisation who have been paramount in making sure lions like Romeo got their second chance at a good life, or that Charley the elephant got to live out his best years in bliss. But, the organisation is also a champion of smaller animals—recently showcased as they helped Cape Town’s Mdzananda Animal Clinic to vaccinate 1000 community pets!
Mdzananda is the only veterinary health care service and shelter in the vast Khayelitsha community (where around 300,000 companion animals live). For the non-profit who have taken on the incredible mission of making life better for community pets, making limited resources stretch far and wide is just another day at the office.
But, FOUR PAWS decided to step in and lift a load off their shoulders—making the vaccination mission for World Rabies Day (28 September) possible!
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans, and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. As you may know, there was a recent outbreak of rabies in Cape Town.
Because rabies is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals (typically through bites) the best cause for control and combat are vaccinations—which is exactly what the Mdzananda team with help from their FOUR PAWS friends made possible.
The 5-in-1 vaccinations also protect pets from other deadly viruses including Parvovirus and Distemper, plus dewormers were also provided.
Mdzananda shared that the helping hand has enabled them to protect the animals of Khayelitsha. “Vaccinations are a vital component of safeguarding both pets and the community,” said Fundraising and Communications Executive, Marcelle du Plessis.
Adds FOUR PAWS Director Fiona Miles: “By protecting our pets, we are protecting ourselves and our communities.”
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