How to enter your dog in the Mdzananda Animal Clinic dog show on 26 October
The event will take place at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, located at 21297 Govan Mbeki Road, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha, from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Africa Melane speaks to Marcelle du Plessis of the Mdzananda Animal Clinic.
Listen below.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is excited to announce its 28th anniversary of providing essential veterinary care and shelter to the pets of the Khayelitsha community.
As the only animal clinic and shelter in the area, Mdzananda is vital in ensuring that many animals receive the health care they need, as private veterinary services can be prohibitively expensive for community pet owners.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic, a cornerstone of the Khayelitsha community, offers a wide range of services including consultations, a hospital, an operating theatre, ongoing sterilisation drives, an animal ambulance, mobile clinics, an inspectorate department, and a homeless shelter for animals in need.
The clinic is committed to educating pet owners, empowering them to provide the best care for their pets, and fostering a compassionate relationship between humans and animals.
To mark this significant milestone, the clinic is hosting a community dog show on Saturday, 26 October.
The event will take place at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic at 21297 Govan Mbeki Road, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha, from 10 am to 1 pm.
The dog show is designed to celebrate the bond between pet guardians and their furry friends, providing an opportunity to showcase beloved dogs.
Categories will include:
- Smallest dog
- Biggest dog
- Cutest trick
- Best-dressed dog and owner
- Best lookalike
- Cutest dog
- Most unusual and unique dog
- Shiniest coat
- Best behaved dog
To enter the dog show, dogs must be sterilised, vaccinated, and on a leash.
“We would love to invite all pet guardians, from within and outside of the community, to come join in the fun and celebrate with us by showing off your wonderful dog,” says du Plessis.
The day promises to be filled with excitement, featuring prizes for category winners and a special educational session for children.
Young attendees can enjoy colouring books that highlight the importance of the humane treatment of pets, making it an enriching experience for families.
For more details about the event, please visit www.mdzananda.co.za or email info@mdzananda.co.za.
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