One kind-hearted anonymous donor has turned the Boksburg SPCA’s laundry woes into joy, gifting a much-needed washing machine to help the team keep pet blankets fresh and clean.
Boksburg, South Africa (11 November 2026) – Towards the end of October, the Boksburg SPCA sent out an appeal for a heavy-duty top-loader washing machine.
The team had been struggling with their ageing machine for a while and found themselves in desperate need of a reliable replacement.
A few weeks later, their plea was answered! An anonymous donor blessed the SPCA with a washing machine of their choice, easing their laundry woes and helping them tackle the piles of pet blankets and other items that need washing every day.
“A few weeks ago our Manager appealed for a donation of a Speed Queen Washing machine, a trusted brand, that can deal with the endless heavy loads of blanket washing that happens day in and day out at our SPCA! A big ask, we weren’t hopeful,” Boksburg explained.
Then, on Monday morning, everything changed!
“An amazing anonymous donor blessed Boksburg SPCA with a Speed Queen Washing Machine. We are humbled and so, SO grateful!”

The kennel team was over the moon. Within an hour of its arrival, the machine was connected, and the first load was already washing! Beyond saving hours of strenuous work each day, it means every rescue dog and cat in their care will always have clean, cosy blankets to snuggle into.
Blanket washing just became so much easier for this hardworking animal welfare team, and it’s all thanks to one kind-hearted soul who was moved by their plight and gave generously to help.
Sources: Boksburg SPCA
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