South Africa’s economy is in trouble, and many people have lost their jobs – resulting in a heartbreaking increase in the number of animals being surrendered or abandoned at the shelter and more strays roaming the streets. As I write this, 317 rescued dogs and cats at the shelter and countless others in dangerous, gang-controlled slums who rely on Fallen Angels for food and care are at risk.
Credit: NFA & Fallen Angels
More animals arrive every day, but our partner simply cannot afford to feed and shelter them.
Fallen Angels is being forced to turn away animals in desperate need.
Across South Africa, rising unemployment and economic hardships are forcing families to surrender their animals.
Food supplies are running out. The shelter owes $5,000 (£3,700) in vet bills. Staff and volunteers are emptying their own pockets just to keep the food bowls full. And every day brings another hungry dog and another surgery they cannot afford.
Fallen Angels provides food for neglected animals in Cape Town’s impoverished townships. Credit: NFA/Zara King
Adoptions have dropped by a massive 80%. This time last year, Fallen Angels was finding loving homes for around 50 shelter animals per month. Today, they are lucky if they can secure 10 monthly adoptions. More animals are arriving than leaving, each needing food, shelter and medical care – and our partner cannot afford to take in any more rescues.
Until we can help, hungry, injured and neglected animals will be turned away, forced into a bitter struggle for survival on the streets.
Hundreds of dogs and cats rely on Fallen Angels for life-saving medical treatment and care. Credit: NFA
We cannot turn our backs on the animals of Fallen Angels now.
We know this is a financially troubling time worldwide, but the animals of Fallen Angels need any support you can afford to give them today.
Any amount you donate will help us feed the dogs and cats in Fallen Angels’ care, cover critical veterinary bills, provide emergency medical supplies and give abandoned dogs the second chance they deserve.
- $20 (£15) will feed a rescued dog or cat for a month
- $50 (£37) provides crucial medical care for an animal facing life-threatening injuries
- $211(£158) covers food for all 317 animals at the shelter for one day
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