Khayelitsha animal clinic appeals for donations following shack fire

An animal clinic in Khayelitsha are appealing with the public to help with to funding emergency rescue efforts.

This follows a devastiating fire that broke out at the Taiwan Informal settlement, in Khayelitsha on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities are ascertaining the number of people displaced and how many structures were left damaged.

COURTESY: Mdzananda Animal Clinic

According to the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, over 200 homes were destroyed by the fires in Site C, leaving families with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

‘’Amidst the destruction, countless animals have gone missing, are injured, or remain too terrified to return home. The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has been on the ground since the fires broke out, tirelessly searching for animals in distress,’’ said Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at Mdzananda.

“What we have encountered is heartbreaking - families desperate to find their beloved pets, animals suffering from injuries, and a community in shock,’’ she added.

The organisation is calling for urgent public support to fund emergency rescue efforts. Donations will go towards medical treatment for injured animals, fuel and transport costs for rescue vehicles searching the disaster zone and staff and resources needed for ongoing emergency response.

“This is a crisis, and we need all the help we can get. Every minute counts. Every donation saves a life.” says du Plessis.

COURTESY: Mdzananda Animal Clinic

Members of the public can contribute by making an emergency donation at Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Standard Bank, Account number: 075595710, Branch: Rondebosch, Branch Code: 025009, Reference: Your chosen Fire +Your Name or visit https://www.mdzananda.co.za/donate-ctzx

The public is also encouraged to assist with donations in-kind such as building materials, clothing, food and anything that people can use to rebuild their lives. These can be dropped at Mdzananda Animal Clinic, 21297 Govan Mbeki Road, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha.

 

Done By: Mitchum George