Tortoise Torture

We as locals in our beautiful town of Struisbaai and Agulhas are very proud of our areas breath taking features, our beautiful beaches, the views, the clean air, the sound of the ocean and our welcoming and friendly neighbors. Why then can we not take care of our animal friends that share this haven with us? Our most well-known is the tortoise, yet it seems some people must need glasses, as they don’t see them in the road.

Is it because you could care less about this little living creature or because you think it a waste of time to slow down because apparently wherever you need to get to in a hurry is far more important than saving a little life? I have been living in this town my whole life and never have I driven over a tortoise, so it is hard for me to understand why I see so many of them dead on our roads. I do understand that sometimes accidents happen and that it could not have been stopped, but I know I am not the only person to have seen the astronomical amount of dead tortoises this summer.

All I ask is to be a bit more aware of them when you are driving and to rather stop and help them out of the road if necessary. Please help keep this amazing little creature alive in our beautiful town. It would be a shame if our holiday makers could not enjoy our beautiful town without any wild life. I will also ad that our pheasants are also struggling with this problem so please be careful when you are driving in our town. Maybe the municipality should put up some boards to make people aware of this as well, so that our visitors can see we are trying to take care of our surroundings.

Let’s all work together and enjoy our town with the wild life it came with!

Regards
"A concerned Luv 4 Pets Member"

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

AACL Collection - Great success

A Big Thank you to all Volunteers who helped with the AACL collection on Good Friday. It was wonderful to see how many people appreciate our cause and to receive so many generous donations! We will inform you all soon how much we actually collected once the AACL open the tins from Good Friday.

The money collected will go along way to help rescue many unwanted animals & lend much needed support to the shelters in our area.

Please remember we need your continued support with any donations or animal supplies like food or blankets.

A big thank you again for all the support and donations thus far!!

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

A Good Deed on Good Friday

We invite all luv 4 pets members & volunteers to help collect money for The AACL at the four way stop near the OK Grocer in Struisbaai on Friday 22nd April 2011. We also will be handing out flyers with information on Luv 4 Pets to spread the word about our plans to help the animals in our community.

We will meet at 9am so come show your support with a donation or any animal supplies you wish to donate like food,blankets & toys etc during the day till 5pm

If you are able to give up an hour or 2 of your time to help volunteer with the collection on Good Friday we would really appreciate your help

Please contact Chantelle 0766720373 

or

Simone on 076 7852 534

Hope to see many of you there !!

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

My tiny cry saved my life...

On Wednesday 23rd March the refuse removal truck was making its rounds collecting the local rubbish & on their way to the Struisbaai dump the workers heard a crying coming from one of the black bags they had collected - when they opened it up they found a tiny little puppy. Some-one had thrown her away in the trash. The little pup was in a bad state, malnourished,full of worms,Flea invested & utterly terrified after a horrible trip in a black bag but against all the odds the little pup survived and is doing very well. She is well on her way to a full recovery thanks to the quick response of all the people involved especially the workers who found her & Marelize Nomdoo who works at the Struisbaai dump who called it in.

I am unable to find the right words to describe the person who could do such a thing to a defenseless little animal - All I can say is that this shocking & disgusting cruelty should not be allowed or tolerated in our area and if anyone has seen or knows how this little pup ended up in the trash could they please contact the AACL on 082 898 0787.

The little throw away pup now known as  Lucky has found a wonderful loving home with Karien from salon Aspella and is being spoilt rotten - I am so happy that little Lucky will live out her days with owners that will show her all the love and care she deserves!

A Big thanks to all who were involved - Marelize Nomdoo ,The Refuse removal workers on duty that day, Linda from Poochy Bubbles,Jannie & Samantha Marais ,The Bredasdorp Vet & also our lovely Luv 4 Pets Members 

Before

After

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

OPT 2 ADOPT - ADOPTION IS THE LOVING OPTION

Luv 4 Pets needs loving forever homes for unwanted animals - you could save the life of an animal today!!

"Don't buy while animals in shelters die"

If you can provide a home for a special 4 legged friend then please contact 

Chantelle on 076 6720 373 or 

Simone on 076 7852 534

If you are able to contribute to our cause or can donate any animal supplies like blankets, bowls, food etc please contact us on the numbers above

We desperately need your help and anything you can give will go a long way to help an animal in need!!

We have over 30 cats & kittens - Adopt a rescue today!!!

Sending love to all my rescued furry friends!!
"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

Easter Weekend Fundraiser

Members & Volunteers of Luv 4 Pets will be coming together on the 22nd April 2011 to raise funds & bring awareness of animal cruelty in our area!

We will be standing outside the OK Grocer & 4 way stop in Struisbaai with collection buckets.

Please come along and support our cause!!

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

Luv 4 Pets Charity

Luv 4 Pets Working together with the SPCA to bring about awareness of animal cruelty

Luv 4 Pets Charity Organisation was started last year to promote the awareness of Animal cruelty in our community. 
Over the last few months we have re-homed many rescued puppies and Kittens. Our aim for 2011 is that we will be able to rescue more unwanted & abused animals by giving them loving Forever homes!
Last night Luv 4 Pets had their first meeting for 2011.
We had a few new volunteers join us and hopefully in the coming months Luv 4 Pets will be a well known recognized Charity in our community.
Many topics were discussed and am pleased to announce that quite a few exciting events will be taking place this year - check in later this month to see when & where our events will be happening!


We have began our Pet Christmas drive to collect funds and food which will be handed out on the 23rd December 2011. This will run all year so if you are able to contribute or would like to join on us on the 23rd Dec please contact me on email: chantiswart@gmail.com
  
Stay updated on Luv 4 Pets current & future activities on Facebook - together we can make a difference!!
And remember if you notice any abuse or cruelty to animals please report it to an SPCA representative in your area.

!!Lets be the voice for our furry loved ones!!

Please feel free to share any comments,suggestions or advice you may have for Luv 4 Pets Charity.
"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

Wedded Bliss

A big Congratulations to Tyron & Simone 


After almost 9yrs together they finally tied the knot on the 5th Feb'11 in Struisbaai's Klip Kerk
The wedding day was stunning & all the months of hard work payed off as the venue looked amazing!!


I am so happy for them both and wish them all the best with love and laughter to fill each and every day. 


Love u guys

                                                                   Tyron & Simone

                                                                     Bridesmaids

                                                                 Mark  & Donna

We were blessed to have Mark & Donna all the way from the UK attend the special day


(Photo's by 

Hannie Du Plessis)

"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

Animal Christmas 2010

A time for giving and sharing and what better way than giving the hungry and needy pets in Struisbaai North some food for Christmas.

I want to thank all Santa's little helpers for coming out on the 23rd Dec 2010 to help hand out food and to all those wonderful people that sponsored food to make it all possible.

My heart is filled with such love for those that can help in any small way make the life of an animal a happy one.

We will be starting the food drive early next year for Christmas 2011 so that we have loads more food to hand out - if you are able to contribute please contact me on Facebook in my inbox : Little-Tinkerbell Swart and I can provide you with further details

May you all have a blessed Christmas and a very happy New Year




"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"

The Chihuahua Gang of Struisbaai

Black~Jack

Peanut - (Son of Black~Jack & Tinkerbell)

Roxy - (Daughter of Black~Jack & Tinkerbell)

       

*Me* Tinkerbell

           

Chihuahua training

I would love for anyone out there to tell me about there lovely chihuahua's and how they successfully completed teaching their cute chi's tricks?
"Hugs Tiny~Tinks"