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Trail walk to raise funds for SPCA’s furry friends

- MADELEINE CHAPUT

THE East London SPCA will be having a fundraisin­g trail walk, hosted at Table 58, on Sunday,

The morning will see families, including their furry members, walk the 5km mountain bike trail near Cafe Du Jardin.The walk will start at 9am, leaving from Table 58.

Each participan­t will receive either a free beer (over 18s) or a cool drink upon completing the route.

“We're hoping as many people as possible will come and enjoy the morning with us and bring their pets along with them,” SPCA fundraiser, Margaret Pautz, said.

The funds raised on the day will all go towards the various running costs of the SPCA, including medication and pet food. “These funds will most likely go towards our medical bills, which is where they are needed the most right now,” Pautz said.

Between de-worming medication, vaccinatio­ns and various other treatments for the animals at the SPCA, the non-profit organisati­on spends R40000 to R60000 a month on medical bills.

“Pet food is another one of our greatest needs, so hopefully this fundraiser will help us cover some of those costs as well.”

Entry fees are R40 for adults and R20 for children under the age of 12

All dogs must be kept on a leash and a poop scoop and packet are requiremen­ts as well.

This scenic walk through the mountain bike trail promises to be a fun-filled family affair, in support of a great cause.For more informatio­n please contact Pautz on 043-745 1441.

 ?? Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT ?? HELP US: Contributi­ons to help keep the SPCA functionin­g will be taken in on Sunday’s Trail Walk
Picture: MADELEINE CHAPUT HELP US: Contributi­ons to help keep the SPCA functionin­g will be taken in on Sunday’s Trail Walk

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