PET owners enjoyed a fun day out on October 21 during the Woofstock market at the Alzu Weltmeyer Equestrian Club, Meyerplaas.
This was organised by Avril Culverwell, the founding member of Yorkie Rescue South Africa and it was a day filled with fun for young and old, but most importantly for pets. From pet clothing to bones and toys to food. Anything that you can think about for your dog, you could find there on the day.
But the real fun treat for the day was for the pets with Woofstock which offered a day in the sun filled with laughter, mud for the four-legged friends, games, live music, food and interesting markets. It catered for everyone and all proceeds went to their Old Age Home for Yorkies, getting the three doggies out of Serbia and supporting the rescue of Yorkies in South Africa.
Avril thanked all of the sponsors, members and people who attended the day.
About Yorkie Rescue:
Yorkie Rescue South Africa came into being in 2011 when Avril experienced the theft of her Yorkie Gizmo from her property.
In Avril’s search to find Gizmo she came across many Yorkies that were lost, abandoned or unwanted. Many of these Yorkies were kept in a caged environment in rescue centres throughout South Africa. It was these facts that stimulated the concept of a Yorkie specific rescue sanctuary, where Yorkies could be kept in a free and homely environment.
Since inception Yorkie Rescue South Africa has spread its love for the Yorkie all over the country.
It has “Yorkie Angels” who:
· provide foster homes for those Yorkies who require some stabilisation,
· they rescue from streets and homes where the Yorkie has been abandoned,
· they assist veterinarians who have Yorkies brought into their practices,
· council breeders on best practices and on how to keep in touch and ensure the safety of their production,
· trace owners who have lost their Yorkies and reunite them,
· care for special needs Yorkies,
· rehabilitate Yorkies who come in with various behaviours,
· do strict home check,
· match families to the temperament of the Yorkie,
· follow up regularly on the adopted Yorkie formulating a relationship with the new owner.
Although Yorkie Rescue South Africa is breed specific, it is not restricted to only rescuing Yorkies.
It is affiliated and associated with other rescues and shelters throughout South Africa. Yorkie Rescue South Africa will never turn a dog in need away. As a result, they have rescued and homed Dalmatians, Boerboel’s, Rottweiler’s, Huskies and many mixed breeds.
“We work in association with many SPCA’s and other rescue agents to assist them in the work they do. They, in turn, assist us when we have to close down puppy mills, unethical backyard breeders and puppy brokers,” said Avril Culverwell.
Yorkie Rescue South Africa endeavours to create synergy with the humans so that the canines are taken care of in the best possible way.
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