Paws on the Promenade will take place on Sunday April 13 in Sea Point
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Humans and their four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the seventh Paws on the Promenade.
The dog walk fund-raiser will take place on Sunday April 13, at 8.30am, starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse. The 5km 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.
Fundraising and communications executive at Mdzananda Animal Clinic and event organiser Marcelle du Plessis, said last year, the event attracted 325 dogs, one 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. This, however, all depends on how many wonderful dogs and humans join us for the walk.”
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is an NPO in Khayelitsha, serving up to 1500 animals a month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopaedic surgeries, continuous sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and homeless pet shelter.
They also set a priority on community empowerment and education to ensure people become responsible pet owners.
"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."
Humans and their furry friends are encouraged to dress up for the event
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Everyone is invited - humans without four legged friends are welcome too. Visitors can expect to see dogs of all shapes and sizes. Ms Du Plessis said: “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."
Tickets cost R50 per person, R50 per dog and R25 for children under 12, and are available through Quicket or on the day from 8am.
Raffle prizes, products sales, delicious coffee, food and crafts will be on sale throughout the day. The first 150 dogs to arrive will also receive a free goodie bag. All dogs must be on leashes.
All pet owners are encouraged to dress up in a dog outfit or to wear something orange, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic brand.
For more information visit www.mdzananda.co.za or contact marcelle@mdzananda.co.za