Glen-Graze Rescue Sanctuary

14/09/2024

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼We are on our knees 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Please will you consider sponsoring even one sterilization as we have gone over our limit that was awarded of 70 animals, we did 20 additional animals but the vet was kind enough to offer a discounted rate.

Besides this new outstanding balance, we have:
🐾 Animal Welfare with an account touching on R10 000
🐾 Gordon Road Veterinary Clinic also touching on almost R9500
🐾 Cape Vet for our horses standing at about R5000
🐾 Strand Animal Hospital also just below R10 000 -
It would be great if we could possibly make a huge dent in those accounts and no amount is too little - please help, we are on our knees!

Any donations towards this part of our monthly expenses will be greatly appreciated and can be made directly to:
Glen-Graze Rescue NPC
FNB business Account
Account number 62910283027
Branch code 250655
Reference: medical expenses and your cell number if possible so we can at least send a deep and honest message of appreciation!
Section 18A certificates will be issued upon request.

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14/09/2024

Just a few more irresistible fun photos of proudly working together reaching a common goal - "The wellbeing of animals"

Thank you to every person behind this drive to make all these sterilisations possible, The Mayoral Fund, Vetsol for your amazing work and friendly smiles, Naomie Obermeyer arranging with @ RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION SomersetWest but most of all - THANK YOU TO ALL THE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS REACHING OUT AND ENTRUSTING GLEN-GRAZE WITH YOUR PRECIOUS POSSESSION - This was a great start!

14/09/2024

Round 2 - we broke the record, one vet with 53 sterilizations! Enough said, Glen-Graze gave their best and will still get to the rest!

On the 10th of September we went in with round 2 - all animals collected by 7am and procedures starting at 8am. This was a looooooooooong day - but we aced it and we were absolutely overwhelmed by all the new WhatsApp's requesting sterilizations, calls messages and realized that the education was indeed paying off. Thank you Pierre Steyl for all the driving, early and late hours - Glen-Graze are absolutely blessed having such a dedicated head of this Sanctuary!

Thank you to every person behind this drive to make all these sterilisations possible, The Mayoral Fund, Vetsol for your amazing work and friendly smiles, Naomie Obermeyer arranging with @ RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION SomersetWest but most of all - THANK YOU TO ALL THE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS REACHING OUT AND ENTRUSTING GLEN-GRAZE WITH YOUR PRECIOUS POSSESSION - This was a great part 2 - sequel gone totally right!

10/09/2024

Sandvlei Faure community and Kramat community - so many grateful members of this area we are working saying "we appreciate you" with all these treats and art-filled cakes, we appreciate you more than you will ever understand. We became part of your family over the past few years and cannot wait to launch the Youth Educational outreaches soon.

Nazeem Anthony, please post or share this absolute heartfelt Glen-Graze hearts filled with pure and honest appreciation.

Thank you to Nonna and Chris from Deep Freeze Maccassar for walking the streets, spreading the word and gathering those who signed up for sterilization - you are the salt of the earth captured in two special personalities!

Cannot wait to have Mariaan from Agri Wes-Kaap AgriMark Sitari to join hands on this new venture educating the youth and community on changing the future for humans and animals - super stoked and excitement overload!

Changing Lives Stand Together I Love Animals GIVE A SMILE TO COMMUNITY Royal Canin

10/09/2024

What an amazing day, what an awesome community and what a stunning record set at 53 animals in one day! Thank you to the most dedicated, professional, compassionate and goal driven team we were absolutely honored to work with, Vetsol - you gave 53 animals the best gift ever, BE WISE - STERILIZE 🐾🐾🐾!!

Thank you to the great donation from the Mayoral Fund to assist our animals and making this project such a huge success.

Then, a huge THANK YOU to @ RHEINMETALL DENEL MUNITION SomersetWest and the fairy godmother Naomie Obermeyer for opening your hearts and offering a great venue for all this magic to happen - you are greatly appreciated ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 - next time, let's rock and roll towards 100!!

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

Let's make babies - yes man, let's make babies!!! Let's be excellent owners and allow a 6 month old kitten to have babies just for the sake of having kittens?

Thank goodness that after 30minutes of good old back to basics education, acknowledgement of sterilisation was mercyfully granted and she was saved from a horrible future stopped in its tracks!

04/09/2024

I need to get something off my chest and after facing so many obstacles today decided that now is better than never

After an incident on the boundary of this farm where a mother with her child got the bad side of another lady, she posted her story and was warned later that night by the police because of POPI act although NO names or nothing was mentioned. The police did not even take a statement of what happened nor contacted the witness to this event. Numerous requests from this poor woman was ignored, went to police on three occasions and told her that because HH Hospital cannot complete a J88 form, after spending and entire day waiting her turn, only to be told by a Captain at the station that they take note of the situation - what on earth was August even about abuse against woman and children all about if you are failing this mom and infant in her arms?

Long story short - now us as a farm and Sanctuary are being victimized by any possible complaint and trying to get these people working for a living, ensuring safety of our pumps not getting stolen, removed because of their home. From municipality to inspections, what has this world come to? The land allowed for walking or jogging is not owned by this person but still does everything possible to get these people's NO FIXTURE HOME ON STILTS removed? Stay off our rural side and stop this madness immediately - this is a sick manupilated plan and stirring the community up against life on a farm is sickening. Will you leave us in peace once all animals are euthanized or taken away - what and why do you feel pleasure in what you are doing?

Stop feeling and being entitled to what is not yours and please keep yourself busy trolling other organizations pages and lives. This is a different state of mind allowing this incident to "just be okay" telling her in SPAR that this is her last chance for choosing to be friends - suttle threatening is just as inexcusable and abuse.

Somerset Police Station

04/09/2024

Some of the hardest decisions to be witnessing is the difference between quality and cared for life versus zero prognosis for experiencing a good, cared, provided in all needs and loved life.

My heart just couldn't leave this poor one outside, fending for himself, being chased out of houses with the owner not capable to care for cancer riddled feline. I did all I could, driving front seat, soft food to eat until he couldn't even consume ONE more sardine, and then offering the carefree life on the other side of the rainbow after thouroug Veterinary consult and cancer confirmed all over poor body and loss of right eye completely - I am sorry my sunshine - I tried 😭🐾😺😭

02/09/2024

"We Indians know about silence. We are not afraid of it. In fact, for us, silence is more powerful than words. Our elders were trained in the ways of silence, and they handed over this knowledge to us. Observe, listen, and then act, they would tell us. That was the manner of living.

With you, it is just the opposite. You learn by talking. You reward the children that talk the most at school. In your parties, you all try to talk at the same time. In your work, you are always having meetings in which everybody interrupts everybody and all talk five, ten or a hundred times. And you call that ‘solving a problem’.

When you are in a room and there is silence, you get nervous. You must fill the space with sounds. So you talk compulsorily, even before you know what you are going to say.
People love to discuss. They don’t even allow the other person to finish a sentence. They always interrupt. For us Indians, this looks like bad manners or even stupidity. If you start talking, I’m not going to interrupt you. I will listen. Maybe I’ll stop listening if I don’t like what you are saying, but I won’t interrupt you.
When you finish speaking, I’ll make up my mind about what you said, but I will not tell you I don’t agree unless it is important. Otherwise, I’ll just keep quiet and I’ll go away.

You have told me all I need to know. There is no more to be said. But this is not enough for the majority of people.

People should regard their words as seeds. They should sow them, and then allow them to grow in silence. Our elders taught us that the earth is always talking to us, but we should keep silent in order to hear her.
There are many voices besides ours. Many voices…”

-Ella Deloria

02/09/2024

Rainy weather and speeding does not go hand in hand because anything unpredictable can happen like a horse popping out from nowhere. A golden Honda left the scene after colliding with a small horse leaving her injured and not seen to.

Thank you to our loyal Macassar community for reporting this and Cape of Good Hope SPCA willing to assist and add to our education regarding being a respectful and responsible owner.

Please be so kind as to assist Glen-Graze in keeping their vehicles on the road - your R100 adds more crucial kilometers in our quest to save and educate.

Any donations towards this part of our monthly expenses will be greatly appreciated and can be made directly to:
🐾 Glen-Graze Rescue NPC
🐾 FNB business Account.
🐾 Account number 62910283027.
🐾. Branch code 250655
🐾. Reference: Running cost medical & your cell number if possible so we can at least send a deep and honest message of appreciation!
Section 18A certificates will be issued upon request.

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02/09/2024

Dogs are always curious and when roaming free, can get themseves in unexpected trouble. Porcupines lives in bushy natural areas and may be seen on their search for nourishment out in open spaces, or can be discovered when a curious pooch pokes his nose into a porcupine den. Upon contact, the porcupine quills found on this spiky creature, will release from the body and easily enter the skin of an unsuspecting dog.

If multiple quills get left in the skin and abscesses develop, your dog can end up with a body-wide infection. This could be fatal so always seek immidiate help.

02/09/2024

You should keep your nose clean and concentrate on your own purpose for your life.
Some people always stick their nose were it don't belong. Worry about your own actions and keep your nose out of mine, otherwise it might just end up like this 😂😅🤭🤣😂😂

27/08/2024

Come to AgriMark Sitari, buy your Simparica Tick and Flea treatment, three tablets in one box and receive a FREE Bluetooth or "Blootoof" speaker!

25/08/2024

The day a dream came true... From a discussion at a wooden table and a girl realizing a magical bond takes time, trust and gallons of precious love and time.

"Being a surrendered rescue, an abondonded rescue, a abusive rescue or just a normal horse from the streets - All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a child" - Why a child, why a young innocent girl?

The answer is elementary my dear - "As there's nothing like childlike faith - pure childlike love that is true and honest, untouched, not influenced, no vanity of having the best of the best but happy and super proud with a pair of hand-me-downs, just genuine unconditional love with NO expectation... Rarely found but miracles still happens..."

I am writing this post from a place called Memory Lane, a sacred place and only experienced when you truly see a piece of your life, almost like dejavu feeling the butterfly flapping her wings in your stomach but on your own mission with Santos with just the basics for entering Stellenbosch show - smelling the pine trees and waiting to get it all over and done so you cab just go wash that baby and share every heart secret with that one soul mate - that ONE who owns your heart.

Tears of joy when you see a Rescue perform with love, flair and grace for her best friend - listening to every loving command - NO jerking of reins or yelling of instructions, hidden harsh force - just honest fun and floating on the wings of that butterfly in your stomach - nothing else matters, nothing!

Thank you for sharing that amazing feeling, a mutual friendship and sharing a moment that that makes a Rescue feel like a Queen, a Diva, an absolute star - love you both till the end of time, I salute you!

20/08/2024

Even cat and kitten food is a true gem and platinum pricing follows on the heels of doggie food BUT.... we found two of our loyal supawters sharing a hug and a thousand photos of their Glen-Graze paw family!! "Dino Thursfield and Tandi with their mini-Lab-teacup-pittie-went-totally-right!!" will send some photos to post later tonight!!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐶🐶🐶🐶

18/08/2024

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Do you perhaps recognize this absolute stunner of a paw-patrol specimen?
Found on R300 in the middle of the highway lying next to road baracade.

Male, not sterilized, extremely friendly with other dogs and just wants to play. About 8 months old, perfect ball and boomerang catching skills. NO MICROCHIP.

Please contact Herma on 0607621593 if this is your pupster. Proof of ownership will be required.

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18/08/2024

Can you possibly imagine anything more precious than this mommy and her gorgious babies?

3 Males, 4 Females, 1st Vaccination and deworming done, 2nd Vac due in 3 weeks. Mom a slight bit smaller than knee height and an unknown mix of genes to certainly ensure crossbreed. Imagination is key 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

Microchip compulsory with adoption as well as full details loaded on this personal pupper passport. Sterilisation compulsory from 5 months and normal adoption process with visit to their new home to be done before collecting your forever friend.

Contact Herma on 0607621593 for any enquiries.

18/08/2024

Any person missing an outboard motor? Suspicious human strolling through Steyn's Vineyards seeing that this is according to them allowed by the owner himself to use as walkway.

On this topic, please note that the farm road linking extention Main Road with Steynsrust Road is NOT A SERVITUDE ROAD allowing any person or entity to use the road of another for the purpose of accessing thoroughfare as pleased. THIS IS DEEMED A SERVICE ROAD FOR MUNICIPALITY USE TO SEWERAGE SITUATED ON THIS ROAD ONLY.

Permission was granted to close this section off with only Municipal access 24hours on call. The Steyn Vineyards DOES NOT INCLUDE THAT SECTION FOR PUBLIC USE UNLESS ACCCES GRANTED. Property of vineyard ends at the border where previous borders was destroyed and gates was stolen.

Contact 0822613355 should you be missing an outboard motor. Clear description, make and model or photo will be requested as proof of ownership.

18/08/2024

🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾 TRUE PASSION, A VET GETTING OUT OF BED, AND A MOM THAT DID NOT HOLD BACK WHEN IT CAME TO HER CHILD!! 🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾

Huge shout out to Country Animal Clinic and Gordon Road Veterinary Clinic 0218511500 offering and option through to emergency contact Veterinarian on duty at 12:25AM to assist fur-friend at Strand Animal Hospital 0218547037 who could assist immidiately with seizures and medical emergency - BUT MOST OF ALL IS TO THANK AND APPLAUD Esmarie Fourie TO immediately reach out for help, treating her pupper as a family member and not just pet.

What a legend, what a woman, what a mom, what and example!

13/08/2024

As most of our friends and followers will know by now, Glen-Graze suffered a huge loss, an irreplaceable unimaginable loss for not only animals, but volunteers, workers, staff, and the list goes on and on.

We have decided to just take a week or two and come to peace with this legend, "Oupa" of Glen-Graze, the empty space and filling big gracious footsteps in restoring peace and absolute forgiveness where we have been done wrong to, leading by example and focusing on education to care and accepting your responsibilities choosing owning animals. Most of all, leaving this gorgeous Helderberg knowing we made a difference for all, human or animal - because all lives matter.

Our work will continue as normal, even with my 51days spent in hospital with him, Pierre and the team was busy around the clock getting sterilizations done and scheduled and attending complaints or reports which I want to salute them for. Oupa's ideas and suggestions will be taken into consideration and might include a few changes for the better, especially for those who cannot speak for themselves.

13/08/2024

Paws-A-While - thank you for giving perspective on a topic that so many of us gets burned at stake but still, those who stand firm with those animals, try and give them the love they never received. Think twice next time you type unnecessary comments and rather open your home to at least ONE of those 27 animals.

09/08/2024

Feel free to share to all who was fortunate enough to know this legend 3km walking wonder Beach Road Strand!

09/08/2024

Today... I was pondering on how to wish all well and an ecstatic Women's Day when I myself as a woman feel so absolutely lost, broken, hanging on by a thread with most possibly one of the greatest losses of all - a human life that was so entwined in mine that it was actually scary how connected on a super magical way we were and still are. How do I condense all these years of love into just a few words?

Actually he made it so easy for me because when he gave his last breath right there in my arm, blue eyes piercing deep into my soul and left us at 08:09, he waited till that very moment to always remember that he wishes me a happy birthday on 09/08, how profound to know that for the rest of your life - what a gift and what a legend! He always had one up the sleeve and this time he really outdone the rest!

During his 86 years, my father was a remarkable man with great gifts, talents, integrity, responsibility, and respect, teaching us valuable life lessons through his actions. Walk a straight line, pay your dues and always acknowledge and show respect to those who changed your life that I’m sure that in death he would insist on nothing less from me to share the truth behind his successes, about that one nurse he refused to leave the hospital with after a medical procedure, the one that enchanted him with her friendly face and open heart... his own "Saartjie" - our loving, peaceful and God-fearing mother as well as "Ouma" to so many. Thank you to being the best combination of home, because earthly possessions you can loose, but having a home in someone heart and memory will always bring that warm fuzzy feeling like a warm cup of home cooked soup in winter or freshly baked bread with "Ouma" standing there with her heart on her sleeve, the loss is great - but the reward so much greater!

Glen-Graze Rescue Sanctuary would not have been where we are today without your help and support, thank you for being the icebreaker warriors that taught us well.

Give, you shall receive, love and you shall be loved, live your passion and save a life not for others to applaud but for that moment of bliss where you had the power to change a small part of our future!

02/08/2024

I have been contemplating sharing a part of our personal lives and struggles on our page, but decided that perhaps this post will help you to understand that we are only human too.

Father's Day 16 June 2024 will always be remembered in my existence as the beginning of a journey that I have yet so much to learn from, a journey that made me understand for the first time that it is so important to live life to the fullest,
- concentrate and focus on each task as if it is your last,
- love as if it is your last opportunity to share an hour or two with someone close and dear to you,
- make time and take time - be selfish in who you allow to consume your strength and part of your being for some people will literally suffocate you just to fill their empty soul as they have no respect for someone else but themselves,
- stay away from the gossip-girl-friendships always quenching their selfish thirst from your fountain of life just to go spread a new rumor, stir up a storm especially those gaslighters constantly seeking to gain power and control over you, distorting reality and forcing you to question your own judgment and intuition - dangerous connections especially in our animal rescue arena - stay clear, stay away, ignore at all cost,
- pour your soul into your dreams, ideas and passion because it might be your last opportunity to leave a legacy,
- stop worrying, God has the wheel and knows your engine as well as your own specific fuel consumption, His time - not your's, you just continue being you in His design, He is the author of your book, there is nothing that happens in life that wasn't already planned before you were born,
- Start living what you are believing and let your heart be the bubbling source of peace, joy and happiness changing darkness into light and leaving a lasting fragrance behind for others to ponder about,
- the list goes on and on, but that is my journey to explore,
- I am blessed with two role-models and so absolutely drenched in gratitude that they have set an example by means of who and what they are by how they live and let live, I appreciate you more than words can describe and far greater, so much more than any human mind can try to fathom!
- Always be honest, be real, be authentic in who and what you are,
- BUT MOST OF ALL, BE YOURSELF!

I completely understand that so many are super frustrated with not being able to get hold of me at this stage but my time is now with my father who was admitted to hospital with an aneurysm and survived 3 operations over the period of 5 days, another operation two weeks later and fighting like a viking on sea-biscuit steriods to get back to the farm and his favourite spot with the donkeys.

So please forgive me for being absent, the Sanctuary is in great capable hand of Pierre and Hazel but my time is in hospital with my father.

PLEASE NOTE:
The work continue as per normal but no animal related complaints can be attended as our team only consist of one inspector. The normal day to day will still be operational as far as possible - soon Oupa will be his old jakkadida self and strolling around with his heart beating for Glen-Graze Rescue Sanctuary. Until such time, please support the team by contacting Hazel should you wish to volunteer with honest intentions and not with intentions already under investigation of snooping on behalf of other organizations - please be respectful during these difficult times we are facing as a Sanctuary-Family.

31/07/2024

PLEASE SUPPORT, READ FULL POST ON LINK BELOW AND SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!

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26/07/2024

17:00 UPDATE 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 BOTH PUPSTERS FOUND AND SAFE HOME!!

Good day dear all, here is a picture of the dogs, two dogs that went missing yesterday morning from Schonenberg Estate. It’s a black Labrador Cross (female) and a brown Africanis (male). Both microchipped. Should you have spotted them anywhere or see them please do let us know. Thanks so much 🙏