No more tears thanks to Martin Bester
Radio personality Martin Bester performed live at the Irish Rock Pub in Little Falls to raise funds for one of Randfontein’s local non-profit organisations, No More Tears Animal Rescue.
According to the organisation’s founder and director, Stephan Hendricks, Martin performed on March 1 to raise funds for the organisation.
Stephan explained that Liezel Hefer, the organiser, sent an email to Martin asking him if he could help the organisation with a fundraiser, to which Martin agreed.
Stephan stated that there were about 250 people who attended the event. According to Stephan, R40 000 was raised and 280kg of cat and dog food was donated.
“The event was incredibly successful since it was the largest fundraiser we have ever had. It taught us that the organisation can be improved,” Stephan claimed.
“We have big plans for the organisation. Therefore we need to start with big fundraisers. For a long time, No More Tears only existed. Now we have to reach a point and make the decision to grow. We have been working incredibly hard these past few days.
“Every day has its challenges. Some days are more challenging than others, but we are making a difference. One animal at a time. Thank you, No More Tears Team. Thank you to all the Randfontein supporters who came to support our event,” Stephan concluded.
No more tears animal rescue receives lifeline from residents
This was in the form of donations of unwanted items, which could be sold. The proceeds made will be used for helping in the upkeep of dogs, as well as assist those that are lost and abandoned.
Residents from different parts of town came out in their numbers and offered a helping hand by donating animal food and other items they no longer need to the No more tears animal rescue Non-Profit-Company (NCP).
This was through the Collect-a-thon fundraising event initiated by Property Experts at the Spur in Greenhills on Saturday, October 8. The aim of the event was to have people donate items which will assist the animal rescue in carrying out its mandate.
Property Experts principal Alta du Plessis said some of the items donated will be sold at a second-hand shop and the money made will be used to buy animal food and pay for sterilisation and veterinary bills.
The Herald also spoke to the founder of the animal rescue, Stephan Hendricks, who said he is thrilled to have received that much support on the day. Stephan has been involved with rescue for the past six years and has two people assisting him.
The animal rescue deals with rescuing abandoned, sick and lost animals and also assist with a veterinary drive, for people who cannot afford private veterinary care for their animals. They also assist in re-homing rescued dogs.
“We are facing challenges on a daily basis regarding animals that are lost here in Randfontein and we are always ready to assist with that. We also have to assist with a sterilization drive for people who cannot afford to have their dogs sterilized, mainly pensioners and those that get the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants.
“As a result, this event means a lot to us, especially with the items donated,” Stephan said, who added that the people of Randfontein really showed their support for animals in the area.
The owners of Spur in Randfontein – Tommy and Tanya Cowen – were acknowledged for their contribution in terms of the use of their facilities. Monument Toyota was also thanked for the donation of a television that could be sold for proceeds and Ras Botma for providing a jumping castle and candy floss at the event.
No More Tears needs your help sterilising stray cats
No More Tears Animal Rescue recently set more than 20 animal traps in hopes of catching feral cats roaming the area.
On the evening of February 11, director of No More Tears Animal Rescue Stephan Hendricks and his team set up 21 humane animal traps in Aureus at three different business sites.
This comes after community members called the rescue to assist them in spaying the cats. From these 21 traps, 10 wild felines were caught.
Hendricks said that tuna was placed inside the traps to lure the stray cats. He added that since some of the cats are extremely feral, they used a blanket to cover the cage.
“This is a project that we launched after we realised how major the problem is. Feral cats are a tremendous problem in Aureus. At one of the business sites, we saw about 50 feral cats walking about. This does paint quite a picture,” Hendricks claimed.
He highlighted that people usually adopt cats and abandon them once the cat becomes a major responsibility. According to him, these cats are dumped without being sterilised which results in overbreeding. Therefore, the population of stray cats grow bigger.
“Feral cats cannot be removed from locations and rehomed to pet owners. All the cats that we caught were sterilised and the process was sponsored by Let’s Spay #SA. The cats were then later released,” he said.
Hendricks urged the community to release their unwanted pets to the local SPCA rather than abandoning the animal. He also emphasised the importance of sterilising a domestic cat.
“We recently received a call from a community member who said that she saw a feral kitten run over and killed by a truck on the road. Some people also shoot the cats. These animals are fighting for their lives every day and therefore we need to ensure that we stop the problem from spreading.”
He added that if community members spot these stray cats on their premises, they should contact the SPCA on 011 412 3114.
If any donations can be made towards this project, you can contact No More Tears Animal Rescue on 084 433 7748.
https://www.citizen.co.za/randfontein-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/02/15/project-to-sterilise-stray-cats-sees-10-feral-kitties-caught/
Amazing Grace to make a full recovery – despite losing leg
Grace the dog has been rehabilitated after being hospitalised for nearly a month.
After sustaining life-threatening injuries and undergoing extensive medical care, Grace the dog has a second chance at life.
Grace sustained severe injuries and required urgent medical care after it was suspected she was hit by a vehicle in early December. According to Stephan Hendricks, director of No More Tears Animal Rescue, they received a distressed call from a woman claiming that she spotted a dog trying to cross the R28 near a mall during the early hours of December 13. After investigating, it was evident that the dog was likely to be hit by a vehicle.
Dr Johan Naudé, a veterinarian from the Randfontein Animal Hospital immediately took Grace in. He confirmed that the astronomical injuries were without a doubt due to being hit by a vehicle. Naudé stated that Grace sustained four fractures in two leg bones, her knee bone was crushed and she was pregnant before the impact.
Naudé hastily began operating since Grace had a burst uterus. Thereafter, Grace underwent another four operations. Grace lost her right hind leg and had an orthopedic plate with screws placed in her front leg.
Grace was hospitalised for nearly a month to ensure intense rehabilitation.
“She takes a spot in the top 10 animals in the worst condition as well as operations that she had to have in this practice,” Naudé stated.
Riëtte Cronje, also a director at the rescue, explained that Grace now needs to be on a special diet. To Cronje, it was evident that Grace had an immense will to live. Cronje added that Grace dragged herself off the road after being hit by the vehicle and endured multiple operations to get a second chance at life.
“Whenever she needs something from me, she uses her nose to bump me. She still thinks she is a puppy. She is getting more verbal every day,” Cronje said.
Cronje is now the lucky owner of Grace and will be keeping her at home with her other 20 rescue dogs.
https://www.citizen.co.za/randfontein-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2024/01/31/grace-gets-a-second-chance-at-life/
Animal lover, vet rescues stray dog in pouring rain
Shekinah was rescued but had bad burn wounds on her back. Fortunately she was treated and taken to a good home thanks to Stephan Hendricks and Dr Johan Naude.
The intervention of a local animal lover gave a stray and injured four-legged friend a new lease on life.
The Good Samaritan Stephan Hendricks said he was rushing home on Monday, October 31 after a hectic storm to check up on his animals. He then spotted a dog’s face sticking out between the tall grass, while it was pouring with rain, in Randgate right across from the Randfontein Animal Hospital.
He explained there was no way that he was going to leave her and that she needed help. He then drove to the Randfontein Animal Hospital and asked the vet if he was available to dart her – knowing that it comes with a price tag but the bill was the last thing on Stephan’s mind.
tephan explained that she was in a huge open veld with tall grass and ran after getting scared, but they followed her and Dr Johan had the opportunity to dart her.
He added that after getting the necessary treatment, on Thursday, November 3 she went home with her new owners to start her wonderful new life.
Shekinah, as she is named by her new owners Grant and Penny Reilly, was excited to go to her new home after all the trouble that she went through.
https://www.citizen.co.za/randfontein-herald/news-headlines/local-news/2022/11/16/animal-lover-vet-rescues-stray-dog-in-pouring-rain-or-animal-lovers-to-the-rescue/
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No More Tears Animal Rescue is a registered Non – Profit Company (NPC) We are funded through community support. Our important work on behalf of animals is reliant on the generosity of our donors.
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