Scottburgh animal rescue appeals for community support as costs of saving lives mount

4 Paws and a Tale Rescue is appealing to animal lovers across the KZN South Coast to help keep its doors open to animals in need. The organisation says it urgently needs funding for food, medical care, sterilisation, and day-to-day running costs.

The Scottburgh-based animal rescue works on the frontline of animal welfare, rescuing and rehoming abandoned, abused and neglected animals. The team also assists stray animals and pets belonging to families in local townships and underprivileged communities – all on a volunteer basis with no government funding.

“We help where we can, but at the moment we really need the community to stand behind us,” says founder Nicky Koekemoer. “There are always animals in desperate need, and the costs add up very quickly. Our charity shop simply isn’t covering the mounting costs, and we don’t want to turn any animal away because we simply don’t have the funds to help it.”

The organisation is appealing for financial donations of any size to help cover its ongoing costs. The rescue also welcomes support through its charity shop, Tale End in Thira Village, which accepts quality second-hand goods for resale. Income generated through the shop helps fund the rescue’s ongoing work.

How You Can Help 4 Paws and a Tale Rescue

1. Donate funds to assist with urgent sterilisation procedures at:

Banking Details

Name: 4 Paws and a Tale Rescue NPO

Bank: FNB

Branch code: 260225

Account number: 63020490023

International SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

2. Drop off quality second-hand items at the Tale End Charity Shop, 142 Scott Street, Scottburgh – or come in and support the store.

3. Donate pet food, blankets, or kennels in good condition to help keep animals warm this winter. Items can be delivered to the Umzinto sanctuary, or contact Nicky on 084 626 5508 to arrange collection.

4. Adopt a pet in need of a loving forever home.

For more information, adoptions or donations, contact:

Nicky Koekemoer on 084 626 5508 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Follow @4PawsAndATale on Facebook.