Amanda's Ark

28/10/2025

In addition to rescuing and re-homing animals, I write insightful and revelatory blogs in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

To be honest, I rarely share them, I guess I’m building up the courage as they are deep and profound and I lay myself bare.

I’ve decided to share this one in this moment, I wrote it during a difficult time when it all felt like too much and I needed to draw strength.

Those who know me, and that’s very few people, know that I never give up, even in times of weakness, but these times are hard.

I share this blog with you to encourage, uplift, motivate and inspire, rest in the difficult spaces and know that you are held, this too shall pass.

Most days I am a powerhouse, able to do extraordinary things and what would be impossible to most people, but some days, I struggle to even get out of bed, and today was one of those days.

28/10/2025

URGENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED FOR DUKE

This fund-raiser is for 2 year old Duke, a lovely boy awaiting his forever home, available for fostering or adoption to the right person, Western Cape, South Africa.

It covers the back log of boarding fees at R2,000 / $120 per month, to the end of November, and includes food, board, flea and tick, vaccines & worming.

Most of my rescues live in my home, but with limits on numbers, noise levels and sociability, boarding is a life-saving measure.

We only use places where there is a lot of freedom and the ability to be with others, for the dogs who are able to, and we are blessed to receive rescue rates.

Animals & Rescuers are facing A CRISIS, there is no government funding, no regular support and rescue is funded by prayers, faith, miracles and blessings.

LAST CHANCE CAFÉ

I am an animal's last chance, if I say no, an innocent and often perfectly healthy animal dies or continues in their suffering and neglect, so I have to say yes.

Duke was going to be euthanised by the person who supposedly rescued him simply because she couldn't keep him and didn't know what to do with him, hence why I stepped in.

I am a one-woman band, supported by 4 members of staff, and I need Mighty Men & Women of Valour, Honour & Substance to stand with me in support of those without a voice.

Rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing dogs is a labour of love and worth every challenge and sacrifice that I have to endure, but, I can no longer continue alone, it takes a village.

We can only do this with your help, it's simply not possible to pour from an empty cup.

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO DUKE'S CARE

Please stretch out your hand if you can, we are stretched beyond capacity.

The lives in our hands need us and in turn, we need you.

We are very different to other rescues, we stand in faith, we never give up and we walk through fire for every precious soul that crosses our path.

The sacrifice is enormous.

In return for your contribution, we invite you to become part of our Lighthouse Family, joining us, to save lives and making a profound difference.

Thank you in hope and in faith, Amanda Lighthouse - 084 287 5050.

A CRISIS OF EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS Thank you for clicking on this link, Duke like many others under our wing have been put in boarding whilst they a...

28/10/2025

Dear Supporters,

We urgently need financial help to cover every aspect of rescue, from salaries to vet bills to boarding costs.

This fundraiser is to enable us to cover Morgen's salary, Morgen is our Chief Cat Whisperer, Medicine Man & Peace Keeper.

A reed that bends and does not break, Morgen brings calm, wisdom and inventive brilliance to every challenge.

Gentle, devoted and deeply in tune with our animals, he’s the team elder and go-to for round-the-clock critical care.

We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, take care of a colony of cats, most of whom live in and around my home.

The costs have steadily increased and are unsustainable without support.

In the beginning, I self-funded, but the demand is more than I can manage alone and saying no results in death or continued suffering, so we have to say yes.

We have given everything to the cause and the animals deserve it, each and every one is a beautiful soul who deserves to live and enjoy their life.

We've tried many ways of raising funds and awareness, but people aren't understanding the urgency, and without financial help, we cannot provide a lifeline.

We've decided to break down each aspect in the hope that people will fund a particular part, so it's more personal, and ideally, we need regular and ongoing monthly support.

You can contribute to Morgen's bank account directly if you prefer, please contact me if you want to do this as I would need Proof of Payment.

Thank you in advance for your support, please stretch out your hand if you can and please share.

We also have many dogs and cats in urgent need of a Foster Home or Forever Family, please contact me if you can help, we are in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Amanda Lighthouse
Chief Servant & Rescue Angel
084 287 5050

Dear Supporters, This fundraiser is to enable us to cover Morgen's salary. We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, t...

28/10/2025

Dear Supporters,

We urgently need financial help to cover every aspect of rescue, from salaries to vet bills to boarding costs.

This fundraiser is to enable us to cover Blessings salary, Blessings is our House Keeper, in-house Chef & Admin Angel.

Blessings brings balance, structure and order and keeps everyone healthy and well fed!

Whether she’s cooking up a storm in our giant 42 litre pot, organising the shelves or contributing ingenious ideas, Blessings brings abundant blessings and we couldn't manage without her.

We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, take care of a colony of cats, most of whom live in and around my home.

The costs have steadily increased and are unsustainable without support.

In the beginning, I self-funded, but the demand is more than I can manage alone and saying no results in death or continued suffering, so we have to say yes.

We have given everything to the cause and the animals deserve it, each and every one is a beautiful soul who deserves to live and enjoy their life.

We've tried many ways of raising funds and awareness, but people aren’t understanding the urgency, and without financial help, we cannot provide a lifeline.

We've decided to break down each aspect in the hope that people will fund a particular part, so it's more personal, and ideally, we need regular and ongoing monthly support.

You can contribute to Blessings' bank account directly if you prefer, please contact me if you want to do this as I would need Proof of Payment.

Thank you in advance for your support, please stretch out your hand if you can and please share.

We also have many dogs and cats in urgent need of a Foster Home or Forever Family, please contact me if you can help, we are in the Western Cape, South Africa.



Amanda Lighthouse
Chief Servant & Rescue Angel
084 287 5050

Dear Supporters, This fundraiser is to enable us to cover Blessings salary. We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, ...

28/10/2025

Dear Supporters,

We urgently need financial help to cover every aspect of rescue, from salaries to vet bills to boarding costs.

This fund-raiser is to enable us to cover Simba's salary, Simba is the King of the Jungle, Pack Leader & Maintenance Maestro.

With warmth, wit and unwavering care, Simba brings harmony to the entire Lighthouse Family, keeping everything running smoothly.

His is a fountain of wisdom and our resident Pastor and we are blessed to have him.

We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, take care of a colony of cats, most of whom live in and around my home.

The costs have steadily increased and are unsustainable without support.

In the beginning, I self-funded, but the demand is more than I can manage alone and saying no results in death or continued suffering, so I have to say yes.

We have given everything to the cause and the animals deserve it, each and every one is a beautiful soul who deserves to live and enjoy their life.

We've tried many ways of raising funds and awareness, but people aren’t understanding the urgency, and without financial help, we cannot provide a lifeline

We've decided to break down each aspect in the hope that people will fund a particular part, so it's more personal, and ideally, we need regular and ongoing monthly support.

You can contribute to Blessings' bank account directly if you prefer, please contact me if you want to do this as I would need Proof of Payment.

Thank you in advance for your support, please stretch out your hand if you can and please share.

We also have many dogs and cats in urgent need of a Foster Home or Forever Family, please contact me if you can help, we are in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Amanda Lighthouse
Chief Servant & Rescue Angel
084 287 5050

Dear Supporters, This fundraiser is to enable us to cover Simba's salary. We have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for 8 years, and in addition, ta...

27/10/2025

Like clockwork, Presence must eat every 2 hours, which I think stems from her trauma as a kitten when we had to hand feed her round the clock every 2 hours to keep her alive.

She’s a feisty one now, love her, a big character in our home 🏡

Every animal on Amanda’s Ark needs a sponsor, a cat in my home is approximately R500 per month, excluding vet bills.

If you would like to contribute towards Presence’s care, be her Guardian Angel or even adopt her, please contact me.

Thank you 🙏 🐾 🐱

25/10/2025

Smoked salmon!

25/10/2025

LC in my filing tray!

25/10/2025

Cuddle time 🐱

24/10/2025

Please share!!!!!!!

23/10/2025

Today Presence tries pear 🍐 that she helped herself to from my fruit bowl!

22/10/2025

Cheeky girl Presence enjoying her own bowl of papaya because she always helps herself to whatever I’m eating!!!