CEO Willem Jacobs and Communications Manager Jolene Smit took up the task to hand-deliver a heap of goodies gifted by Kingswood residents to ODIN (Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need) last month. This generous gesture was enabled by the fact that KGE locals responded en masse when a call went out for donations on the eve of Madiba Month. ODIN is a pro-life organisation that focuses on outreach programmes for animals in need, and its work covers towns throughout the Karoo and Eden District. With its kennels based at the municipal pounds in Oudtshoorn and Blanco in George, the team sets out to educate, medicate, rescue and rehome.
First, do no harm
The teams at ODIN, branded as an ‘anti-kill shelter’, dedicate their time and effort to finding loving homes for all the animals they rescue. They believe that every animal has the right to be loved and looked after. Says Jolene: ‘Just by spending a little bit of time there, you can see the love all staff members have for these animals.’
But, as is invariably the case in this industry, ODIN needs help looking for foster homes, and finding forever homes for all the deserving animals in its care. And if you’re not in a position to provide a home, go and spend some time there walking and playing with the animals. ‘Showing them some love makes a huge difference in their lives,’ she says.
Getting roped in and dragged out!
Reliable sources report that CEO Willem had to literally pull Jolene back to the car by the earlobe to stop her from loading up dozens of adorable pups and kittens and cats and dogs: all she wanted to do was take all of those beautiful animals home with her!
‘Let’s not wait for Mandela Day to do something nice for these shelters,’ says Jolene, adding that food or goodies can be dropped off at the ODIN shelters every day – and that every little contribution counts, big time. And don’t forget that they have many beautiful puppies and kittens looking for a forever home. Call them on 072 084 1374 to find out more.
