TEARS Launches Call-to-Action Campaign for Emergency Fostering in Cape Town

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The Emma Animal Rescue Society (TEARS) in Cape Town is calling on residents to become temporary foster volunteers for animals during times of crisis. This vital campaign aims to encourage people to offer emergency foster care during natural disasters or socio-political turmoil that may threaten the safety and welfare of animals under TEARS’ care.

Background

This campaign was initiated after the recent taxi strike in Cape Town that affected the TEARS Veterinary Hospital and Kennels. The blockade of the entrance on August 8th caused significant safety concerns and posed a potential fire hazard for the facility.

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Call-to-Action

Mandy Store, the operations manager at TEARS, stressed the importance of a proactive crisis preparedness strategy and invited Capetonians to complete an emergency foster questionnaire if they were willing to consider temporary fostering during times of need. The fostering process involves careful vetting by the organization to ensure the well-being of the animals.

Roster of Vetted Foster Families

A roster of vetted foster families is essential in case of an emergency evacuation of the TEARS Kennel and Cattery. Currently, the kennel and cattery house 99 dogs and puppies, as well as 93 cats and kittens. An additional 32 dogs and puppies and 48 cats and kittens are enrolled in the organization’s formal Foster Care Programme.

How to Participate

Those interested in participating in this essential fostering initiative can complete the Emergency Foster Questionnaire online or contact TEARS for additional information at 021 785 4482 or via email at [email protected].

Importance of Community Engagement

The call-to-action campaign by TEARS emphasizes the importance of community engagement and a proactive approach to crisis preparedness. By encouraging Cape Town residents to become temporary emergency foster carers, the organization aims to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable animals during times of crisis. The initiative not only highlights the need for robust support systems but also showcases the power of empathy and compassion in safeguarding the lives of animals in need.

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Sarah Kendricks is a Cape Town journalist who covers the city’s vibrant food scene, from township kitchens reinventing heritage dishes to sustainable fine-dining at the foot of Table Mountain. Raised between Bo-Kaap spice stalls and her grandmother’s kitchen in Khayelitsha, she brings a lived intimacy to every story, tracing how a plate of food carries the politics, migrations and memories of the Cape.

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