A groundbreaking water source has been located at the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, taking the facility completely off the grid.
In an answer to the pleas for assistance during an extensive Drought Relief campaign, the SPCA have been overwhelmed by an unprecedented outpouring of support from the public and numerous corporate and trust benefactors.
“Because of you, our loyal SPCA supporters, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has at last been able to equip our facility with the following water conservation aids: 6 rainwater harvesting tanks, 7 JoJo tanks, jerry cans and 2 flowbins, pumps and hoses; all of which will provide invaluable water reserves to animals across the Cape Metropole.”
Despite the rains which have thankfully fallen of late, none of us can sit back and let water conservation take a back seat – right now the dams are only up by 1%. Experts state that we will require at least 2-3 years of steady rainfall to get our dams back to normal levels.
Now, thanks to the generosity of donors such as LPM du Toit Trust, Isdell Family Foundation, Water4 Paws, Virgin Active SA; BIDVest Prestige; Grindrod and Infurmation, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA are now fully equipped to assist animals in crisis throughout their 6 840 squared mile area of operation.
“Because of you we are able to go ahead with the drilling of a new borehole which means that the CoGH SPCA will have access to its own water reserve.”
This sustainable water source means that the organisation will never have to rely on a municipal water service again should Day Zero happen. Their focus can now be strictly dedicated towards the animals that so desperately need of their services.
“Each and every cent that has been donated towards this campaign will directly impact the animals depending on our care. The borehole will be utilized to fill containers for transport to animals in need. This water source will also be used for the animals on our own premises (as many as 500 at a time) for drinking and cleaning purposes (to prevent the spread of disease).”
Now the inspectors will be able to carry water with them at all times and bulk water will also be transported to remote areas to service water stations for wild animals and free roaming livestock and horses suffering from dehydration in local communities.
In addition other animal welfare organisations will be able to benefit from access to our borehole water when needed.
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“Thank you to each and every individual and business that has reached out, and continues to provide support to the animals in our care. Your kindness will provide life giving water for thousands of animals for a very long time.”
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