VVM VISITS THE CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH CHILDREN’S WARD
VVM was able to visit the Children’s ward at The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital this past month to spend the day with the children. It was a privilege to spend a day with the children in the ward – something VVM has committed to do monthly – engaging in...
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KEEPING THE DOGS WARM AS WE APPROACH WINTER
Winter is fast approaching in most parts of the country. We know how chilly it gets in Johannesburg in the winter time, so this past month the VVM team dropped off 250 blankets at the SPCA. The change of season brings about more dire conditions for animals in shelters...
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VVM’S CONTRIBUTES TO SPCA VEREENIGING & VANDERBIJLPARK
After hearing of the severe animal cruelty that was uncovered at the Purrpaws for Life “no kill” animal shelter in Viljoensdrift, Free State by the SPCA Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) Johannesburg, VVM donated dog and cat food. The discovery followed when a fire...
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VVM’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE FLAMINGO CHICKS CRISIS
In January this year over 3000 baby flamingos were rescued at the Kamfers Dam outside Kimberley. Kamfers dam is a crucial breeding ground for the lesser flamingo species in Southern Africa but due to the little rain, a severe drought and failing sewage infrastructure in the area, the...
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