Event information
Paws on the Promenade is back to invite everyone to participate in a fun walk to raise funds for the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha.
In partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition, the event sees people and their dogs walk a 5km route along the Sea Point Promenade, starting at the lighthouse in Mouille Point and ending at the Sea Point Swimming Pool, then returning. Various shorter turnaround times are available for older or struggling pets (and humans), and walkers without dogs are welcome, too.
There are goodie bags for the first 100 dogs to arrive on the day. Coffee, snacks, food, and crafts will be on sale, with raffle prizes also up for grabs. Attendees are encouraged to lean into the experience and dress like their pet, or wear something orange to stand out. Importantly, all dogs must wear leads.
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is an NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha township serving up to 1500 animals per month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopaedic surgeries, continuous sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and a homeless pet shelter. They also prioritise community empowerment and education to ensure people become responsible pet owners in the future.
A small number of homeless dogs will be at the event, and participants can 'rent a dog' to walk. These adorable pups are all up for adoption, and walkers are encouraged to give them a forever home.