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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."

1a:T558,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

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