For a
change I would like to bring you up to date with positive and happy news from
our Society.
The surgery
at the Harare Spca is in the process of receiving a “face lift”.
This has been an incredibly daunting task , headed by a feisty red-headed
lady who prefers to remain anonymous. This wonderful lady has selflessly given
of her time and money and put all her heart into this extremely demanding and
difficult challenge and she has taken it on single- handed. She has travelled
the distance to the surgery every day and sat and supervised operations over
weekends and public holidays. She believes she will be ‘persona non-grata ‘ in
this town because of the never ending requests for help. I TRULY BELIEVE SHE HAS BROUGHT TO LIGHT THE WONDERFUL
AND GENEROUS PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO SURROUND US AND SUPPORT US WITH THIS WORTHY
CAUSE . Our begging bowl
seems to be constantly extended. WE have received donations from individuals as
well as companies and anonymous sponsors of funding, building supplies, water
(like liquid gold when there simply isn’t any), and professional advice and
from those who cannot help financially. We have received many kind
e-mails , letters and phone calls that have given us emotional
support. I have even been contacted by Zimbabweans living abroad who have
wished us well in or efforts. Thank you
We would
also like to welcome two newly employed ladies at the surgery. Sarah Vice has
joined the team as our Animal Welfare Officer. She is qualified as a
Veterinary Nurse and has trained in animal behaviour and more. Sarah faces an
emotional roller-coaster ride, dealing with all the ever increasing,
incoming cases.
The Valcol
Group helped us to find Linda Haddon, our new Administration Manager.
Thanks to Colin and his team. We couldn’t have done this without your help. We
are delighted and relieved to have both these eager , animals loving ,ladies on
the team. They have walked into offices and hospital wards that require
an immense amount of work. They are both strong, spirited ladies who are
itching to move forward, off Noah’s ark and into a modern, functioning hospital
, cattery and kennels.
Once the
building of the convalescence blocks is complete we must gut and refurbish our
wards. They were built many years ago and need serious upgrading. WE keep
them scrubbed and disinfected and keep the animals as comfortable as possible,
yet it is like walking into a dark, dismal dungeon. The doors to the
cages are old and bent, the walls need to be stripped and repainted. We need to
build cages to accommodate big dogs and mums with new puppies. The
lighting and plumbing need fixing and we need to install some kind of
extractor fans for fresh air. Our parvo- virus unit is an outside room , too
far from the main wards. It is a glorified steel hut and too hot in summer and
freezing in winter.
Well this
is for the future and we can only take one day at a time.
Now, once
again my begging bowl is out. This, believe me is not an easy thing to do. It
is very humbling . We have no choice and must rely on you, the public and
sponsors for support.
WE would
like to ask if anyone is able to help us with a regular, monthly donation of
fuel for our vehicles. Our mobile units travel out daily to dip, vaccinate and
collect sick and injured animals. We will soon be starting spay and neuter
campaigns in high density suburbs to try and decrease the unwanted litters of
pups and kittens born on the streets and left to fend for themselves . WE
travel to collect animals injured in road traffic accidents . Our
inspectors and managers constantly drive around responding to calls
involving strays and abuse. We also collect surrendered dogs and cats as many
people cannot afford to keep them. When we re-home pets we go and check that
the homes are suitable and follow up with a post home check to ensure the
animals are being taken care of. The driving is endless. We desperately need
help in order to be able to continue with these much needed services we offer.
WE are more
than happy to have the sponsors’
logos on our new vehicles , which were bought through funds raised at
last year’s golf day . Magnetic stickers are probably the best way of doing
this.
Another
donation that we would truly appreciate is ‘air time’ for our cell phones. Our
landlines are often out of order and we need to keep in touch with the public
as well as with our vets, drivers and inspectors out on calls. Any donations
can be dropped off (in a sealed envelope) at
our Zim National Spca offices on Enterprise
Road ( opposite Nazareth House). Please mark “ For Harare SPCA, attention Des
Hacker and leave your contact details.
It you are
willing to help in anyway ,please contact me on shacker@zol.co.zw or call 0712 404 486
(afternoons only please)
Once again
thank you. We are only able to keep going because of
YOU
REMEMBER TO SPAY, NEUTER AND ADOPT, DON’T SHOP
Desi Hacker
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