When people use their gifts and talents to help animals, they become heroes!
Hermanus, South Africa (19 January 2026) – Lynne Reddie is a knitting hero. Before Christmas came around last year, she lovingly knitted an entire collection of funky animals. She called them Reddie Teddies, and she gave them a special purpose. To help animals in Hermanus.
The teddies were donated to Wags n Whiskers, where they could be sold off and the proceeds used for essential care for vulnerable and needy animals in town.
“A heartfelt thank you to Lynne Reddie, who so lovingly knitted and donated her beautiful Reddie Teddies to Wags n Whiskers in December. These special knitted animals didn’t just warm hearts locally — some even travelled as far as Johannesburg to find their new homes!” shared the organisation.
It takes a village to make good things happen. The kind owner of a local computer store offered to display and sell the teddies on Wags n Whisker’s behalf. By January, Reddie Teddies had flown off the shelves, and R5050 was raised!
“These funds will go towards sterilising, vaccinating, tick and flea treating, and deworming animals in need — changing lives, one paw at a time,” shares Wags n Whiskers.
That’s what collective kindness can do.
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If you bake, knit, fix things, paint, grow veggies, or make anything at all – you’ve got something valuable to offer. What’s your big move for animal welfare this year? Let us know!
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