Peanut Animal Welfare Melkbosstrand

13/04/2022

01/03/2022

Nuff said! There really are no excuses!

Ukraine and its people continue fighting the horrific unfairness since Putin's invasion of the country, and many folks are seen holding on to their furry friends as they're not willing to leave them behind.

28/02/2022

Just a reminder about the Koeberg Siren Test tomorrow.
If you need advice on what to do with your animals with noise phobia, come and speak to us today.
Let's keep our animals safe tomorrow!

23/02/2022

27/01/2022

Street dogs and owners and Welfares

We have recently had a blow up again regarding a "vagrant" (forgive the term) and his dog (in this case a Pitbull). This dog and owner are known to at least 3 welfares in various areas, which is in line with their transient lifestyle. The dog has been sterilized through a welfare, microchipped and vaccinated by the welfare and the chip is registered to the welfare. The reason for this is quite simple, the welfare has a consistent phone number so should anything ever happen to the owner or the dog and he is scanned, the welfare will be contacted and can assist and intervene. Transient lifestyles often lead to various cell number changes so it would not make sense to register a chip to a number that won't be in service all the time.

Now, comment was made why would you adopt a dog to a homeless person, firstly no welfare will do this however there is such a thing as Outreach. Now Outreach entails engaging with owners of animals either on the street or in a distressed income state, ensuring that animals are fed, vetted if needed and owners educated on proper care. This typically will include sterilization and microchip registered to the welfare (see reason for this above) This is more often done with great success. And when it's not successful other interventions are considered.

So then the question or plea comes just remove the dog!!!! To what end? Most of these owners and dogs are bonded, the dog often the owners only real unjudgemental company, the dogs are often exceptionally close to owners. It's traumatic for dog and owner when people forcibly remove them, unless you have seen a street dog forced into a home or shelter and go ballistic you can't understand the impact.
Some do adjust, most don't.

Also, where would they go? Welfares are full, shelters are full. So the next step is to euthanize, because there's so few fosters and homes ready to take an unknown animal from the street. And guess what happens then, next week there is a new dog and the process starts all over again.

So have a conversation, observe the demeanor of the dog and person, is the dog in a severely neglected condition (bear in mind that these animals do live on the street, they may have fly strike, fleas, be dusty) so it's about are they injured, severely underweight, dehydrated etc. If not offer some food and water for the Animal if you can, generally most street dog owners are grateful for the food and water for their pets. If it's a regular maybe buy a flea treatment, sponsor a vac, help keep them healthy.

Have a few welfare numbers saved so that if there is a genuine concern you can call someone to ask, take a photo so we can see what we are dealing with.

And don't assume just because it's a "vagrant" with a dog it must be stolen, must be saved and must be removed. In welfare we worry less about the ones we can see, it's the ones we can't that are hidden that really keep us awake at night.

Welfares have it rough right now more than ever, so get involved, help us educate, help us feed, help us maintain these dogs.

26/01/2022

Foster urgently needed

......my flippin heart ruled my head and I fetched Shadow this afternoon from his chained existence in Wolwerivier . That scared , shaking little guy is now a very happy tail wagging chappy BUT I have no space for him at home . He's currently in the courtyard but that's out of necessity for a safe space . I urgently need a foster home while I find him his own family . He's a young healthy Africanus male who will be Sterilised and Vaccinated asap . I'd estimate about 8 to 10 months .
Please share , spread the word , and together let's create some magic for this youngster !!!
Whatsapp Kerry 0825503541

26/01/2022

A huge thanks to Zoom Whitening South Africa and the incredible Emma King for the sponsorship and donation towards our vet account. Thank you to Lisa Cilliers for nominating Peanut as the benificiary of your tooth Cleaning. We greatly appreciate it.

26/01/2022

Please be aware that this is coming up. We will post reminders closer to the time.

20/01/2022

Please inform any contacts in Dunoon!!! Great news!

20/01/2022

Great news!!! Found and back home!

Please keep an eye out for Oslo. Last seen running on Birkenhead road towards the R27 past Atlantic Beach Golf Estate.

27/12/2021

This post is done with a very heavy heart but the time has come for Peanut to sadly close its doors. We will not be available to take in any new animals or offer assistance to any cases going forward.

The Animals currently in Foster Care will remain in foster care until adopted out and will be covered by private donations or by Michelle.

All animals in boarding will remain so until alternate plans can be made for them. Their food and boarding will remain covered by Peanut.

Unfortunately 2021 has been an exceptionally challenging year both financially and personally for our committe and Volunteers and it has taken its toll on our ability to respond and help effectively, and it would be irresponsible of us to try continue when we no longer have the means to do so.

We would like to thank all our supporters over the years, without you countless animals would not have been helped.

We ask that moving forward you consider supporting the Wolwerivier Outreach Work - The WOW Project . Kerry has been doing phenomenal work and is always in need of new supporters, fosters and volunteers.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Michelle on 0733005100 and she will be happy to assist.

Once again Thank you for the past support, we could not have done it without you all.

22/12/2021

https://www.furlifevet.com.au/christmas-dangers/

Christmas Dangers - Fur Life Vet

16/12/2021

Found - Urgently need to find the owner

Running on Birkenhead drive near PnP Melkbos. No chip or collar. Castrated Male.

Currently with Julia 072 519 4637

08/12/2021

Royal Canin SA words cannot describe how much we needed this right now!!!! A huge thanks for the incredible donation, we will be making sure this gets to the dogs in need with the help of our friends at Wolwerivier Outreach Work - The WOW Project.

Thank you to Duynevet for nominating us!!!!

Your donation is helping two very grateful organizations!!!!

07/12/2021

Panda update

Seems to be relaxing into his new trial home. Hopefully will settle in soon.

07/12/2021

Holidays are the perfect time to settle a new rescue with the family! With so many needing homes please consider adopting. Our friends at Wolwerivier Outreach have so many pups and Kittens needing homes right now. Check out these gorgeous babas. Who couldn't do with a lifetime of unconditional love right now!

05/12/2021

Panda is on a trial at his potential new home with some truly awesome people!

Up for Adoption - Panda needs a only cat home.

Our sweet boy Panda has come a long way, but still has a way to go. We a desperate to find him an only cat home where he will be an indoor cat. Preferably someone with experience with Persians. He may adapt to one female companion but definitely no other males. He is undergoing treatment for his eyes at the moment which we will assist with, but other than that he is a peoples cat. He loves scratches and just wants attention.
1 year old, sterilized, microchipped and vaccinated.

If you can offer this special boy a home please contact Michelle on 0733005100 via Whatsapp only.

02/12/2021

Beaulah's story

3 legged Beaulah is a long time Olive close resident and much loved pet. Unfortunately Beaulah was recently diagnosed with cancerous growths and is undergoing surgery today.

Please keep her in your thoughts. Any donations towards Beaulah's surgery will be much appreciated and can be paid directly to Peanut ( banking details on cover photo) or Duynevet ( banking details below) ref: Beaulah

01/12/2021

UPDATE BACK HOME 🎉

Dogs running in Melkbosstrand between Commaile Road and the Beach. Poster unable to catch them. If they are your dogs please go and get them as they are not street smart

26/11/2021

According to the weather app a huge deluge is expected at around 8pm tonight accompanied with thunder and lightning. Please bring your animals in early!

24/11/2021

24/11/2021

Congratulations to Melissa Meyer winning ticket no 105!!!!

We will be in touch with your prize.

Thank you to all who supported the raffle. It was truly appreciated and all the money raised is going straight into our Vet bill!!!!

🏖 WIN A WEEKEND AWAY with a Private Beach !⛱

A wonderful supporter , Belinda King, has donated
a two night stay at the magnificent self catering unit called King’s Cottage in Langebaan
The 2 nights can be taken anytime, subject to availability, (excl. long weekends) and must be redeemed within 6 months from date of draw

Kings Cottage, a property with a private beach area, is situated in Langebaan, 1.4 km from Langebaan Main Beach, 2.3 km from Paradise Beach, as well as 8 km from Postberg Flower Reserve.
This apartment has 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are
offered.

All funds raised will go towards vet bills

Tickets R20 per ticket

Draw on 17th December at 4pm !!!

Easy as :

*State number of tickets you wish to buy on this post
Eft :
Peanut Animal Welfare
Standard Bank Bayside
272198811

*Ref:( your name ) Panda
*Pop: [email protected]

Cross your fingers and share !

17/11/2021

We are truly blessed today!

A very special lady made an incredible deposit into our vet account today!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough

16/11/2021

Found Staffie puppy, Melkbosstrand.

Please contact Michelle on 0733005100 if you are missing a Staffie puppy. Proof of ownership required.