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Julia Hlangoana’s simple birthday wish has been granted in the best way; she has received R30,000 in aid to feed herself and the dogs she cares for in her community.

 

Pretoria, South Africa (03 September 2021) – Cindy van Aswegen shared the inspiring story of her animal hero Julia Hlangoana. Cindy had asked Julia what she wanted for her birthday, and in a selfless moment, she asked for dog food and shampoo to help the animals she was caring for.

Cindy was deeply moved by the request and reached out to the Jacaranda Good Morning Angels for help in making Julia’s birthday wish come true.

30-year old Julia Hlangoana from Soshanguve is a single mom of two (aged 9 and 7). She was born and bred in Shoshanvuge, north of Pretoria. She receives a government grant for her children and does piece-jobs when she can find them. Despite having very little income – Julia has a burning passion and love for animals. She and her two children have two dogs of their own. She noticed some stray dogs on the rubbish dumps in the area and started to feed them too…

Now, Julia feeds about 20 stray dogs in her area every morning and evening. She also goes from house to house – to feed another 40 dogs and cats, as many residents don’t always have the means to feed their pets. On Sundays, Julia bathes the strays. She buys dog food, pap, dewormer, dog shampoo and powder with her own money, even though she has so little.

“Julia feeds almost 30 street dogs every morning and evening, and never turns anyone away who asks for food for their dogs. She earns almost nothing and every single spare cent she has, goes towards looking and caring after these animals. On her birthday I asked her what she wanted…and THIS is what made me realise there is walking angles among us. Her answer – dog shampoo and thick/flea power to wash all the dogs ” – Cindy van Aswegen

Cindy has been helping Julia with food donations for the animals. She also shared that Julia carries them to Wollies – the closest animal shelter to her when the dogs need medical care. Julia also wants to take a few of the female dogs to be spayed – but she cannot afford this yet.

The Good Morning Angels reached out to their network, and before long, people came forward to help Julia’s wish come true.

The Northern Nomads will assist Julia with R20 000 in food, shampoo, and other necessities she may need for the many dogs she cares for. The Good Morning Angels Fund will also assist Julia with another R10 000 for food and necessities for herself and her two children on behalf of the Jacaranda FM listeners.

What started out as a simple, selfless birthday wish has grown into an act of kindness that will help the 60 animals currently in Julia’s care.


Sources: Good Morning Angels
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