Help Fund Kennels for 67 Doggies in Need This Mandela Day
Looking for a wonderful way to honour Madiba’s legacy this Mandela Day? Help house and feed a dog in need. Cape Town, South Africa (27 May 2026) – As... The post Help Fund Kennels for 67 Doggies in Need This Mandela Day appeared first on Good Things Guy.
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Looking for a wonderful way to honour Madiba’s legacy this Mandela Day? Help house and feed a dog in need.
Cape Town, South Africa (27 May 2026) – As Mandela Day approaches on 16 July, FOUR PAWS South Africa has launched a meaningful initiative that honours the late Madiba while helping animals in need.
If you’re an animal lover, this is an impactful way for you, your friends, family, colleagues and community to commemorate the day!
The animal welfare organisation has launched a nationwide drive called ’67 Kennels of Hope’, calling on communities, individuals and businesses across South Africa to rally together to help fund 67 kennels with care packages for dogs in need.
In collaboration with Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha, the initiative will provide safe shelter, food and vital care to animals living in underserved communities.
This nationwide call comes at a time when animal welfare organisations across South Africa continue to face increasing pressure, FOUR PAWS notes.
According to the recent State of Animal Welfare Address held in May, many companion animals still lack access to adequate shelter, nutrition and veterinary care – particularly in under-resourced communities.
“Mandela Day reminds us that we all have the power to create change,” says Fiona Miles, Director at FOUR PAWS South Africa. “Through 67 Kennels of Hope, we invite every South African to take action by giving what they can to help provide safety and dignity to dogs in need. Real change happens when communities come together with compassion and purpose.”
Nelson Mandela spent 67 years fighting for human rights, equality and social justice. He was also a dedicated supporter of animal welfare, and served as the official Patron-in-Chief of the National Council of SPCAs in South Africa for almost 20 years!
67 Kennels of Hope builds on the growing impact of previous years’ campaigns, where kennels provided lasting relief for animals in need.
“One such story is that of a local Gogo in Khayelitsha, who, after hearing puppies crying nearby, went in search of them and took them in despite having limited resources. With the support of a kennel, she was able to offer them protection from harsh weather and a safer space to grow — demonstrating how compassion within communities can transform animal lives when supported with the right tools.”
Every contribution will directly support the provision of kennels, food and essential care supplies. For more information, click here.
Sources: FOUR PAWS South Africa.
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