Mdzananda Animal Clinic

Picnic for Paws 🐾

Thank You for Joining Us at Our First Picnic! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first picnic at the beautiful Joostenberg Bistro & Deli! Your support means the world to us and to the animals in our care. It was an unforgettable day filled with delicious food & great company. From the picnic baskets to the sunny outdoor vibes, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to raise awareness and funds for the animals who rely on us. Stay tuned for more events and ways to get involved. Together, we’re making a real difference for animals in need. #MdzanandaAnimalClinic #Picnic

🐾 Want to make a real impact? 🐾Join us by becoming a #PawMember! For just R100 per month, you’ll help Mdzananda save and care for sick, injured, and homeless dogs and cats. 🐶🐱 Your support is essential to keep us going, and we can’t do it without you! Here’s what Dr. Gemma, one of our dedicated Paw Members, has to say about the difference YOU can make. 🙏🧡 Sign up today at https://mac.paysoftimpact.co.za/public/api/Template/Index/?id=260

2024 Dog Show

On Saturday, we marked a milestone – 28 years of serving Khayelitsha’s pets and community with a wonderful dog show! 🐾 Twenty-one fabulous dogs strutted their stuff, and around 50 children enjoyed an educational session on animal care. Let’s give a big shout-out to our amazing winners: 🏆 Smallest Dog - Survivor (Runner-up: Bricks)🏆 Cutest Dog - Milo (Runner-up: Znati) 🏆 Shiniest Coat - Brino (Runner-up: Bella) 🏆 Cutest Trick - Veve (Runners-up: Mimi & Lexy) 🏆 Best Behaved - Misty (Runner-up: Mamthani)🏆 Best Look-Alike - Twiggy & BoyBoy (Runners-up: Dicey & Lexy) 🏆 Best Dressed Owner & Dog - Ricky (Runner-up: Roxy) 🏆 Most Unique Dog - Chico (Runner-up: Nino Brown) 🏆 Biggest Dog - Freya (Runner-up: Hitler) A heartfelt thank you to our judges: • Influencer Zikhona • Wentzel, former MAC office manager • Board Chairperson Francesca • HR Manager extraordinaire Amanda And a huge thanks to our sponsors: • Rotary Noon Gun for the educational books • Ark Holistic Consulting for the Ark Tick & Flea treatments in our Goody Bags Here’s to many more years ahead of making a difference! 🐶 #CommunityCare #Celebrating28Years #DogShow

💛 Our veterinarians are miracle workers! 🐾 This brave dog, Bhayilomkwana, came to us with two badly broken back legs. While many vets would have considered euthanasia due to the complexity of the recovery, our incredible team decided to give him a fighting chance. They skillfully repaired both fractures with pins and wires, and now he’s walking again! 🦴✨ An orthopedic operation like this can cost around R6000, but we charge our clients just R150, thanks to the generosity of donors like you. Your support makes these miracles possible! 🙏🐕 #VetMiracles #HealingPaws #ThankYouDonors #Mdzananda

🐾 Need a puppy in your life? 🐶 We’ve got adorable pups in every shape and size, waiting for their forever home! 💕 Come meet them and find your perfect puppy breath match! 🐕[email protected] / 064 985 2513 #AdoptDontShop #PuppyLove #FindYourFurEver #RescuePuppies #Mdzananda

A sincere thank you to Alderman JP Smith for your phenomenal support and for taking the time to visit us 🐾 “One is humbled when you get to a place like Mdzananda. Like many animal welfare organizations, they have to perform miracles every day with very limited resources. For the last 28 years, they have served a very large area with big needs. Over time they have added bit by bit to their facilities and services for the residents of Khayelitsha. I was excited to hear of their vision for rebuilding this collection of structures into an animal clinic they can be proud of, and I will do whatever I can to help them achieve this vision. Please consider giving them your support, financially, with donations in kind, or go and adopt one of the 48 dogs and many cats in their shelter.” – JP Smith #SupportMdzananda #AnimalWelfare #AdoptDontShop #Khayelitsha #communitycompassion JP Smith

Thank you to Welttierschutzgesellschaft - WTG e.V. And Battersea for sponsoring our mobile clinics to provide primary health care to all animals in Khayelitsha, making sure they have a safe future.

🔔 PUPDATE ALERT 🔔In just a few days, Buttons’ journey to recovery is extremely promising. ❤️‍🩹Thank you to ALL our incredible suppawters that have donated towards his treatment & care. Thank you to the pawesome team from MSD for sponsoring his Bravecto treatment. We’re eternally grateful for the collective efforts towards his care. ❤️While still not out of the woods just yet, the continued treatment and bum scratches go a long way to provide him with the love and care he deserves. Buttons will now safely be transferred to Sighthound Rescue where he will enter a foster home and be up for adoption as soon as he is healthy.Thank you for being part of Buttons’ story 🐶#MdzanandaAnimalClinic #Khayelitsha #Donate #Buttons #RescueDog #HealingJourney #MakingADifference #BeTheChange #AnimalClinic #AnimalCare #MakingAnImpact #CapeTownPets #AnimalRescueCapeTown

🐶 I Am Just an Africanis 🥺I sit here, day after day, watching as people walk through the gates. I hear their voices, their laughter, their excitement and my heart skips a beat. My tail begins to wag; I lift my head high. Maybe today is the day someone sees me. I am just an Africanis, but I have so much love to give. I watch them look around, pointing at others with shiny coats and special names. I see their smiles, but I hear their words—“We’re looking for a specific breed,” they say. My tail slows, my ears droop. I am just an Africanis.I know I may not have the pedigree that some people seek. My fur might not be glossy but I am loyal. I am kind. I am strong. I have lived a life of resilience, a life full of love waiting to be given.When you come to the shelter, I wag my tail for you. I come to the front of the cage, hoping you will look into my eyes and see my heart. I don’t have a fancy story; I am just an Africanis, waiting, wishing, hoping to be loved for who I am.I see the other dogs leave with their new families, and I feel happy for them. But as the gates close, I am still here, waiting. I am just an Africanis, but I dream of the day you will see beyond the name and into my soul.Please, next time you visit, take a moment to see me. Don’t walk past my kennel because I am just an Africanis. Give me a chance to show you how much I can love, how I will protect you, how joyfully I will greet you every day. 🙏🥺 I am not just a dog. I am just an Africanis, and I have been waiting my whole life for someone like you. 🧡#MdzanandaAnimalClinic #Africanis #AdoptDontShop #AnimalWelfare #Khayelitsha #SaveADog #SaveALife #RescuePets #AnimalLove #CapeTownDogs #MakingADifference #BeTheChange #AnimalClinic #MakingAnImpact #CapeTownPets #AnimalRescueCapetown #AnimalClinic #DogsOfCapeTown

UPDATE on 23 Sept, 19h00: Buttons has gone to Sighthound Rescue to be rehomed. He is still receiving lots of care as he recovers fully from mange, but we are sure that he will be fully recovered soon! ---- Original Post... Here’s a heartwarming moment: Buttons having his bath and being dried off with so much love. 🛁💖 It’s likely the first time in his life that he’s experienced this level of care, and it’s beautiful to see him start to relax and trust. Even though he’s still not out of the woods, every small step forward gives us hope. Buttons is beginning to understand what it feels like to be safe and loved, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from you. We’ll keep sharing his journey with you, and we’re so grateful for everyone who has contributed to his care. Every donation makes a difference in his recovery. If you’d like to continue supporting Buttons, here’s how you can help: Standard Bank Account no: 075595710 Branch code: 025009 Savings Account Reference: Buttons + your name SnapScan and other portals: https://www.mdzananda.co.za/donate-ctzx Thank you for being part of Buttons’ story. Together, we’re giving him the love and care he’s always deserved. ❤️

UPDATE on 23 Sept, 19h00: Buttons has gone to Sighthound Rescue to be rehomed. He is still receiving lots of care as he recovers fully from mange, but we are sure that he will be fully recovered soon! ---- Original Post... Our sweet Buttons is still fighting, but it’s been a tough battle. 🐾💔 His condition remains fragile—he’s still struggling with mange, and his little body is taking time to heal. Every day is a challenge, but he’s hanging in there, and we’re doing everything we can to help him pull through. It’s heartbreaking to see him in this state, but we haven’t given up on him, and we know you haven’t either. Buttons needs more time, care, and love to get to the point where he can start truly healing. Your donations have been a lifeline for him, but the journey isn’t over yet. We still need your support to cover his ongoing medical treatments, special food, and the round-the-clock care he requires. If you’re able, please continue to donate: Standard Bank Account no: 075595710 Branch code: 025009 Savings Account Reference: Buttons + your name SnapScan and other portals: https://www.mdzananda.co.za/donate-ctzx Please watch this space to follow Buttons’ recovery journey. With your help, we’re holding onto hope that he’ll get better and stronger each day. Thank you for standing by Buttons and giving him a fighting chance. ❤️