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VIDEO: Local residents on sleepover mission for Durban and Coast SPCA
THREE Durban North residents are hoping to raise much-needed funds for the Durban & Coast SPCA at next weekend's Kennel Sleepover which will see residents brave the kennels at the association's Springfield Park premises overnight and be 'bailed' out to give back to animals in need.
The event coincides with International Homeless Animals Day which aims to educate people about homeless and abandoned animals.
Residents Saysha Till and Natalie Burne will be involved in their first sleepover while Senta Seele will be back for a fourth time. In all, 13 others will join them in the kennels at the Springfield Park premises which will be open to visitors from 16:00 to 18:00.
Seele has set a fundraising target of R10 000 and explained why she got involved.
'Last year I raised R18 000 and while I would like to beat that, I've set the target at R10 000. My journey with the SPCA began when I was chairlady of the KZN Women In Business; the association was my charity that was voted in by our members. I worked so closely with them that I really saw a lot more into the heart of the SPCA and I've not looked back since then,' she said.
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The feeling was similar for Till, whose first pet was adopted from the SPCA.
'Our first family dog came from the SPCA and I was three years old at the time. I've always known about the incredible work they do and I feel like anyone who loves animals should support them in whatever way they can,' she said.
For Burne, another first-timer of the event and current president of the Umhlanga Women Achievers (UWA), getting involved was a no-brainer as she loves animals.
'I used to rescue, and I love animals, so this was something I've been wanting to do. I have visited every year because I have friends who have participated and now I can look forward to being part of the fun while raising funds for our animals. Whenever I get the opportunity I promote the SPCA as much as I can,' she said.
The Durban & Coast SPCA kennel sleepover takes place on Saturday, August 16. The public can visit their friends in the kennels from 16:00 to 18:00 on the evening. To bail people out visit or go to the Durban SPCA Facebook page.
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