GAIN - Graskop Animals In Need

27/09/2026

A HEARTFELT APPEAL FROM GAIN

Hi to all our wonderful sponsors, donors and supporters,

I honestly don’t know where to begin, because the past week has been overwhelming.

In just one week, I have taken in 8 tiny kittens who desperately needed help — 3 little babies who were only 12 days old, dumped outside a pet shop, and another 5 who were just 7 days old after their mother disappeared from the township on Friday.

These babies need to be bottle-fed every few hours, day and night. Unfortunately, I am the only person here who can do this, as we simply don’t have foster homes available in our town. So I do whatever needs to be done to keep these little lives alive.

At the moment, I am caring for 23 dogs and 35 cats at the shelter, as well as helping numerous animals belonging to underprivileged families in our community.

And behind all of this is just one person trying to keep everything going.

I do the cleaning, feeding and medicating of all the animals myself.
I do all my own housework — I don’t have a domestic worker.
I clean rooms at a guest house to earn some extra income.
When an animal needs to see a vet, I take them myself.
I do outreach in our surrounding communities.
I do all the fundraising for GAIN myself.
And at the moment, I am also helping my husband with his DA campaign.

I am constantly busy trying to make sure that every animal gets what they need, but I have to be honest and say that I am reaching the point where it is becoming extremely difficult to keep up with everything.

There are only so many hours in a day, and unfortunately the animals don’t stop needing help just because I am exhausted.

I am not asking for anything for myself. I am asking for the animals who have nobody else to turn to.

If you are able to help, any donation — big or small — would mean so much to us.

A contribution towards our vet account
A donation into the GAIN bank account
A bag of dog or cat food
Kitten milk or supplies for these tiny babies
Or simply sharing this appeal with others

VET ACCOUNT

Jana Prinsloo
FNB
Account No: 6314 5938437
Account Type: Current
Reference: Welfare Graskop

GAIN BANK ACCOUNT

Graskop Animals in Need NPC
FNB
Account No: 63062482666
Account Type: Cheque

Every single donation helps us continue rescuing, feeding, treating and caring for animals who would otherwise have nowhere to go.

I cannot do this alone.
I need our GAIN family and supporters to stand beside us now more than ever.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every person who has supported GAIN, donated, shared our posts, sent food, paid towards a vet bill or simply encouraged me when things became difficult.

Without you, GAIN would not be able to continue.

With love and gratitude,
Carla Gibson
Founder – GAIN Animal Shelter

15/08/2026

GRASKOP HERITAGE CARNIVAL – SUPPORT GAIN

Hi everyone,

On 5 September 2026, the Graskop Heritage Carnival will be taking place here in our beautiful town, and GAIN (Graskop Animals In Need) is excited to be part of this special community event!

GAIN has committed to having two stalls at the carnival:

Food Stall – We will be selling delicious Prego rolls and curry & rice.
GAIN Stall – We will have pet treats, toys and other goodies, as well as fun carnival games for the children.

But before we can make this happen, we need your help.

We are looking for donations to help us purchase the ingredients and supplies needed for our food stall. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.

GAIN is a non-profit organisation that relies completely on the generosity of our community and supporters. Every cent raised at the carnival will go directly towards caring for the animals in our care and helping animals in need.

If you are able to contribute towards our carnival expenses, we would be incredibly grateful. Your support doesn’t just help us run a stall — it helps us continue saving, feeding and caring for animals who have nobody else.

BANKING DETAILS

Graskop Animals In Need NPC
FNB
Account No: 63062482666
Account Type: Cheque
Reference: Carnival

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for always supporting GAIN and for helping us make a difference.

Come and support us at the carnival — eat, play, shop and help us help the animals!

With love and gratitude,
The GAIN Team

08/08/2026

Another little soul dumped!
Please donate so that we can keep rescuing little ones like this one.

Graskop animals in need NPC
FNB
ACC NO: 6306248 2666
Cheque

06/08/2026

Hi everyone

An update on our beautiful Honey…

A few months ago, we rescued Honey together with her seven tiny puppies and one older pup. Thanks to the kindness of so many wonderful people, every single puppy has found a loving home.

Honey’s journey, however, has been much harder.

When she came to us, she was severely underweight, so we had to wait until she was strong enough before she could be sterilised. Honey also has permanent damage to her sphincter muscle, which means she has no control over her bowels. She constantly soils herself, but that doesn’t change how much she deserves love, dignity, and a comfortable life.

Her tail had also been badly broken and the tissue had died. Today, Honey underwent a major operation to be sterilised and have her tail amputated. During surgery, the vet discovered that her uterus was in a terrible state and was essentially rotten. She lost a lot of blood and endured a long and difficult operation.

Our brave girl has been through so much.

For the next few weeks, Honey will have to wear nappies to keep her tail stump clean and prevent infection while it heals. Once she has recovered, she will remain with us permanently. Sadly, because of her medical condition, she is not adoptable, but she will never have to worry about being unwanted again. She has found her forever home with us.

Despite everything she has endured, Honey is finally beginning to thrive. Since her rescue, she has gained an incredible 6 kg, and seeing her become stronger has been one of the greatest rewards.

We are now faced with the cost of her surgery, ongoing veterinary care, and the nappies and supplies she will need for the rest of her life. We have not yet received the final vet account, but we know it will be substantial.

If you are able to contribute in any way,no matter how small,it would mean the world to Honey and to us. Every donation helps us continue giving animals like Honey the second chance they deserve.

Banking details:

Graskop Animals In Need NPC
FNB
Account No: 63062482666
Cheque Account

Or directly to the vet:
Jana Prinsloo
FNB
Account No: 63145938437
Current Account
Reference: Welfare Graskop

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside us and the animals who need us most. Your kindness gives them hope, healing, and a future they never thought possible.

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

17/07/2026

Mandela Day Donations

Today we were blessed with a wonderful visit from some of the staff of York Timbers, Sabie, who celebrated Mandela Day by donating much-needed dog food, cat food, and blankets to GAIN.

Acts of kindness like these make a real difference to the lives of the animals in our care. Every bag of food, every blanket, and every act of generosity helps us continue providing love, warmth, and care to those who need it most.

From all of us at GAIN—and especially from our furry residents—thank you for caring.

We truly appreciate your kindness and support. Your generosity reminds us that together, we can make the world a better place for animals in need.