Wags and Waves – Beach Days for Homeless Dogs

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter is excited to announce a new community initiative called Wags and Waves – monthly beach days for shelter dogs.

Once a month, the organisation will take their homeless dogs to a dog-friendly beach across Cape Town and invite members of the public to join them for a morning of walking, playing with and socialising dogs in need of loving homes.

“The events are very beneficial for the dogs as it allows them time out of their shelter kennels and good stimulation. They also get more human contact which helps them feel loved,” says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive.

Beyond the benefits to the dogs, Wags and Waves also aims to support people. Many individuals experience loneliness or are unable to own pets due to living circumstances. This initiative offers them the opportunity to connect with a shelter dog and experience the joy of unconditional love, even if just for a few hours.

The next beach day will take place on Saturday, 28 February, at Fish Hoek Beach from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This will be followed by another event on 21 March at Milnerton Beach, at the same time.

“We would like to invite all dog lovers to join us for a fun morning out to make a difference in the lives of our shelter dogs,” says du Plessis.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter is celebrating 30 years of serving the animals of Khayelitsha. Through veterinary healthcare, sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and pet adoptions, the organisation serves approximately 1 500 animals per month. Mdzananda also has a strong focus on community inclusion, empowerment and education.