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Branch was founded on the 1st January 1959 with just 7 shillings and 6 pence (7/6) in the kitty and a bicycle! Covering the coastal region from Isipingo to Tongaat, inland to Pinetown and Marianhill and every place in-between, today the League operates three fully equipped vehicles with teams venturing out into the disadvantaged communities and underprivileged areas to assist animals wherever possible. Regrettably, the current premises cannot accommodate a pound, limiting the amount of accommodated animals. |
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Operating from two properties in a residential area, all Operations, Public Office, and administration is conducted from 208 Blackburn Road, whilst all Financial matters are administered from 175 Station Ridge Road, where the Cat Haven houses abandoned cats. As a result of the particular passion our past Chair-lady, Joyce Northend’s particular affection for felines, the sanctuary was established as a shelter for feral cats. |
Former AACL Chair-lady Joyce Northend Deceased 2009
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Making a Difference in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Field Workers: Christopher Mfuma, Benjamin Albers
Inspectors: James Biyela and Sipho Mkhize Outlying Areas
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Ongoing for over 50 years, AACL works mainly in the outlying underprivileged areas. The League does not rely on communities to bring animals to it, but proactively enters into informal shelters and townships to seek out animals in need.
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Mobile Dipping Unit
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Field workers transport AACL’s mobile dipping trailer to outlying areas in order to offer a free service to communities unable to provide treatment for the eradication of parasites and mange suffered by their animals |
Garage Sales
The League’s latest fundraising initiative is a monthly garage sale, which is proving most successful, with income increasing each month. This however could not be achieved without invaluable donations of goods from supporters. Fete to Education is the motto, with all income generated, from the garage sales, being allocated to learner education without the Greater Durban Area.
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Learner Education
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Animal care education is undertaken in the form of a mobile interactive industrial theatre format presented to learners of all ages in the Greater Durban Area. Instituted in May 2011, in excess of 50 schools and 6 500 learners of all age groups have been reached.
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Educational Aids
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28 page Children’s Activity Book was designed and produced by AACL Durban Branch Educator Jess Currell. It contains edutainment in the form of puzzles, crosswords, colouring in, and a poster section. All aimed at imparting the five internationally recognised Animal Rights. Fully sponsored by Transnet, these books, together with an Action Hero badge are handed out as prizes during the learner educational road show. We are seeking funding to be able to continue taking this valuable programme into even more schools. If you are interested in supporting the road show please contact Jess Currell on 031 736 9093.
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Community Education
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| Field workers are trained to educate residents in previously disadvantaged areas in the care of their pet. |
Feeding Programmes
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AACL vehicles deliver food into rural areas on a daily basis to assist those unable to feed their animals The League’s vehicles and personnel are well known and trusted in these outlying areas, enabling freedom of movement amongst residents and animals.
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Sterilisation
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Sterilisation is a priority. Animals are collected, sterilised and returned to owners on a daily basis. Sterilization campaigns are embarked upon, assist other animal welfare organisations whenever funding allows, resulting in up to 300 animals being sterilised over a three day period. Every animal in the League’s care is inoculated against rabies. Rural animals with no access to vaccinations are now assisted free of charge, with grateful thanks to Pfizer Laboratories. |
Feral Care
Feeding, trapping and sterilisation programmes are carried out for the control and care of feral cat colonies in the Greater Durban Area.
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Adoptions
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If you are looking to adopt either a puppy or kitten, please call the Public Office on
031 736 9093 or view our Durban for adoption gallery.
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Fundraising
The Polo Vivo 1.4 winner Norman Anstey worth R116 000.00
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League, Durban is delighted to announce that Norman Anstey from Johannesburg is the lucky winner of the brand new VW Polo Vivo 1.4L, with winning ticket number 1252. Following exhilarating entertainment, the ticket was drawn from a barrel of 1900 entries, by Durban singer and actress Shelley McLean at Gateway’s theatre of Shopping, Expo Explore Centre at midday on Sunday 15 January 2012. MC, Dave Guselli, called Mr Anstey on his cellphone to tell him the good news. Mr Anstey had donated R100 whilst on holiday in Durban. Later that afternoon, Mr Anstey announced that he was donating the car back saying “ .. the Animal Anti-Cruelty League, Durban Branch does outstanding work, and I feel that the League’s work would benefit far more from the use of the vehicle”. Durban Chairperson Judi Gibson stated “ The League is overwhelmed by this gesture. Thank you to each individual who supported the fundraiser, to those you gave their time for the entertainment, Lemontree Concepts who donated the décor and Barons VW for their participation. It has been a show of unstinting generosity and encouragement in animal welfare in KZN
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L – R: Mr Norman Anstey, Car Winner with Judi Gibson, Chairperson of AACL Durban and Ryan Delaney of Barons VW holding rescued puppy Anais.
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AACL OPEN DAY
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Fundraising Calendar Reminders
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Sponsorship / Donations
During the period 2010/11 income generated from our loyal supporters has enabled the League to continue in its daily endeavours to carry out much needed education, sterilization and feeding programmes, investigations of abuse, rescues, rehabilitation and adoption. In addition, the League has acquired a mobile dipping unit, to eradicate flea and tick infestation for those animals in outlying areas and informal settlements.
Should you wish to support the AACL Durban Branch in its ceaseless quest to continue in its efforts to bring care and comfort to as many animals as it can, please find our banking details on the next page.
Banking Details Durban
Animal Anti-Cruelty League Durban
Standard Bank
Account No.: 051350521
Branch: Durban North
Code: 042826
Contact Information
Address:
Public Office:
53 Artesia Avenue
Leckhampton Valley
Hammarsdale
Postal Address:
PO Box 20005
Durban North 4051
Email:
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Telephones:
Public Office: 031 736 9093
Finance: 031 563 4409 & Fax: 0865465659
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Durban
