TEARS Animal Rescue faces crisis as Cape storms cause severe flooding
TEARS Animal Rescue needs help after flooding at its offices.
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As torrential rainfall continues to fall across Cape Town, the TEARS Animal Rescue was hit hard by the adverse weather conditions on Tuesday.
The organisation saw its facilities flooding.
“Our offices are flooding; our kennels and cattery are flooding. There is water everywhere. Our animals are being cared for, and their continued well-being is our primary concern. We’re doing everything we can, but we urgently need help,” the organisation said.
TEARS said its drainage infrastructure has failed, and to connect to the municipal sewerline and prevent future disasters, they would need to raise R300,000 for emergency drainage infrastructure.
“The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Simons Town, Kommetjie, and Hout Bay have jumped on board and are assisting with immediate cleanup and removal of water from the site,” it said.
The organisation has also highlighted its urgent needs.
- Sandbags
- Three water pumps are needed to urgently manage the flooding until infrastructure issues can be addressed.
- Fleece blankets to keep the animals warm and dry
- Donations to reach the R300,000 needed for emergency drainage and ongoing flood relief
TEARS Animal Rescue in Sunnydale, Cape Town, can be reached at 021 785 4482.
Donate now via the website: https://tears.org.za/donate/
Acc Name: TEARS
Bank: Standard Bank Blue Route
Current Bank Account: 072 062 886 / Branch No: 051001
Financial donations to TEARS are tax-deductible, with donors receiving a Section 18A tax certificate.
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