08/06/2026
SUCH AN AMAZING OUTREACH IN TWEELING THIS PAST WEEKEND!
This outreach was particularly special for us because it marked the third year that we have returned to Tweeling to help the animals and people of this community.
Three years ago, local Tweeling resident Dibuseng Sara Ndaba started reaching out to us, asking for help for the animals in her area. Since then, she has remained one of Tweeling's biggest advocates, continually working with us to improve the lives of the community's pets.
Returning year after year is important because lasting change does not happen overnight. Sterilisations, veterinary care, education, and community engagement all have a far greater impact when they are sustained over time. Being back in Tweeling for a third year has allowed us to build on the work we have already done and continue making a meaningful difference where it is needed most.
While we would love to help every community that reaches out to us, the reality is that outreach work depends entirely on funding. When the opportunity arose to apply for a grant from The Edgard & Cooper Foundation, we knew Tweeling had to be included. Thanks to that support, we were able to return once again and continue helping the animals who need us most.
And what a weekend it was! Thanks to our incredible veterinary team and a small army of dedicated volunteers, we were able to provide vital veterinary treatments to more than 400 animals. From vaccinations and parasite treatments to life-changing sterilisations and medical care, every animal treated represents a family helped and a healthier future for this community's pets.
A very special thank you to Dr Wimé, Dr Karla, Dr Laura, Zethu, Dibuseng, Jabulani and Amos, who all sacrificed their weekend to support our team. Whether it was assisting with surgeries, handling animals, helping with treatments, managing queues, or simply doing whatever needed to be done, every single one of you played an important role in making this outreach a success – THANK YOU 🙌
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Joy and Eric from the Moria Gemeente - Tweeling for accommodating and feeding our team throughout the weekend. After long days on our feet and late evenings caring for animals, having a warm place to stay and good food waiting for us made all the difference. Your kindness, generosity and hospitality ensured that our team and volunteers were well looked after and able to focus on the important work at hand.
So, what exactly did the team achieve over the weekend?
🐾 59 sterilisations performed
🐾 398 animals vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for ticks and fleas.
🐾 Treated 3 sick dogs – one which we have brought back to our clinic
🐾 More than 120kg of food distributed
And then there are the things we can never accurately count – the conversations, advice, education, and encouragement shared with animal owners throughout the weekend. Every discussion about responsible pet ownership has the potential to change an animal's life for the better.
Weekends like these remind us that real change happens when communities, volunteers and supporters come together with a shared purpose. We are incredibly proud of what was achieved and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.
