And then this makes it all worthwhile!

As the administrator of WAR, we receive loads of emails daily.

These include surrenders, dinations and occasionally adoptions!

Very rarely does one such email warm my heart and prove that people are yood but then at a low point this week- we received the following:

"To whom it may concern

I am interested in adopting a dog, but a Golden Oldie no younger than 8 years. 

The dog has to be meduim to small, be able to live as a single pet, but social.

Do you have any Lovelies that meet the above?

Looking forward to your response.

 

Kind regards

Claire"

Thank you so much Claire for considering an oldie! You make rescue worthwhile and you Woodrock!

Thank you FNB for this wonderful write up

https://blog.fnb.co.za/2014/05/speaking-up-for-others-can-help/

Abandoned, abused and neglected animals are an all too common occurrence in South Africa.  With thousands of animals in dire situations, Woodrock Animal Sanctuary is doing their best to help. Based in Gauteng, 150 homeless dogs call the sanctuary home. They actively work to rehabilitate and re-home animals.

Another cornerstone of the initiative is an educational programme which aims to teach people about responsible pet ownership. Regular sterilisation drives are carried out, which aims to stem the breeding problem, as Estelle Meldau explains: “There are just too many unwanted animals out there. The only way to stop this, is to make sure that as many animals as possible are sterilised – we aim for about 10 each month.”

There are many success stories to share. “Woodrock went on a call during a storm to find 3 new born fluff balls. There was no mum in sight. We bottle fed the babies. One of our team members went back to the river and hunted for 2 days to find their mother – thankfully we did.”

On another occasion, Woodrock was called out to assist a hit-and-run case. “We have so many of these cases, but the one that stands out is dog called Rupert. His back leg was snapped in 2 with the bone exposed – it was dry and an infection had set in. After months of intense medical attention Rupert’s leg had healed and he has been successfully re-homed to a loving family.”

Estelle explains why she decided to help: “Woodrock started as a childhood dream of both my husband and I – we understand the needs of orphaned animals. We are both passionate about helping those that cannot speak for themselves.”

In the future, they would like to build a memory walk, graveyard and doggie splash pool and they would love to employ the services of a full-time vet.

If you would like to donate towards sterilisations, SMS “dog” to 40733 and donate R10.

This is Estelle’s story of help. To find out how you can help:

Estelle Meldau – Gauteng

tel: 076 155 4439

email: stella@woodrock.co.

web: www.woodrockanimalrescue.blogspot.com

#YouCanHelp

The sustaining bread and butter of rescue

I love the story of the chicken who ate the bread that she baked all by herself

The story goes

Mommy chicken found wheat and asked the duck, cat and dog to help her grind the wheat. She asked them to mix the flour into doe.she pleaded with them to roll the doe. She urged them to light the fire ect
All the while all 3 refused and mommy chicken replied to their refusals. Then I shall do it myself and so she did
The bread was baked and ready to eat. 

She invited the duck cat and dog to help her eat the bread. 

Very enthusiastically all three jumped for joy and were willing to eat the bread
Mommy chicken replied" oh no I am going to eat it myself"

It makes me think of animal rescuerers who
Rescue in dark late hours 
In unsafe circumstances
We nurture the dog
We get their confidence and trust
Are the animals constant care givers
See their eyes
Witness their pain
Get let down time and time again by humans

At the end of the day the reward and love received from my furbabies are mine and mine alone because I did it myself. 

All my love 

Stella

One bad thing will out weigh a million good

I was blessed with a wonderful mother in law who left me with some great values and ..... Here's one that I encounter daily

Leaving NZ, I was reflecting on highs and lows of rescue

Immediately three horrible stories jumped to mind over the million good ones

I could pacify myself  - by reminding myself that by throwing each starfish back it affects that one life ,yes,yet it doesn't make it easier.

I could bore you with details but it's the same horror in different forms.Do a million good but that one bad deed will cripple all the good.

So for my daughter who managed to run the shelter and co ordinate all the hardship rescues are dealt with, I know how hard it was. 

And in spite of all the hard one and for you the ones you had to turn away For me the good outshines any negative and daddy and I thank you for everything you did for Woodrock while we were away.

Allow the good to shine through 

http://showme.co.za/pretoria/lifestyle/woodrock-animal-rescue-heroes/

A boy riding a quad bike from a farm close to Woodrock Animal Rescue told Fiona and Noel how a big cat was killing his chickens. Fiona and Noel inquired about the big cat, which turned out to be a lynx and advised the young man to set a trap for the lynx but not to kill it.

By: Letlhognolo Ndhlovu

Fiona suggested that once captured, they should take the wild cat to a wildlife animal centre in Johannesburg. “We don’t kill any animals here, when Noel finds snakes on the hill he takes them to the lake,” emphasised Fiona, the kennel manager. That is the kind of warm energy you take in at Woodrock Animal Rescue on a farm surrounded by mountains in Hennops Rivier Valley, Centurion.

Woodrock Animal Rescue is a non-profit organisation that is a home for abused, stray, neglected, homeless, and old animals. Woodrock Animal Rescue has an amazing record of re-homing animals through an intense adoption process that ensures that the sterilized, de-wormed and vaccinated Woodrock dogs or felines leave the rescue centre to live the rest of their lives happy in a good home with good people.

Woodrock  Animal Rescue is well equipped with a dedicated team of animal lovers, eco- friendly equipment like their borehole system that help run the centre and it is spacious enough for all the animals to roam freely.

 …while the animals are alive they need to be treated with dignity

Through their township project, Woodrock supports dogs in these communities with kennels, blankets, dog food, spaying and neutering. The animal rescue centre works hard to educate the masses about the importance of pet sterilization and how to be responsible pet owners. “We teach people not to hit the animals, to respect animals and that while the animals are alive they need to be treated with dignity,” said Lola Meldaus, the daughter of the founders of Woodrock Animal Centre, Nicholas and Estella Medaus.

As a non profit organisation that has been running for the past 13 years, Woodrock relies mostly on funding from selling donated books at markets; their top notch Kennel services; donated food, money; and extra helping hands from volunteers.

The Animal Protection Act No. 71 of 1962 is not enough to protect animals against abuse. Woodrock Animal Rescue rehabilitates animals with a sad past to give them a chance to live, that simple.

The sound of the hundred and something barking dogs while taking a tour up the hill to visit the cats echoed the entire farm. How lovely it is to know that there are change makers who go the extra mile for our furry friends.

If you would like to contribute with whatever means to Woodrock Animal Rescue, go to woodrockanimalrescue.org.za or their blog on www.woodrockanimalrescue.blogspot.com for more information on how you can help or adopt a dog. Also visit the Woodrock Facebook page to view profiles of the animals seeking a loving home.

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UFO-Unidentified FURRY objects.

Hello all you beautiful Woodrockers! 

Can you believe it is the end of March already!? As the weather is chilling down- Woodrock are starting to collect supplies for our Winter outreach. Our outreach includes donation of blankets, food and supplies to the surrounding impoverished communities in Johannesburg- people and animals. We find this is beneficial in that it further strengthens the trust Woodrock has established in these communities and individuals are more likely to sterilize, assist in correct animal treatment education presentations, report abuse and become the Acta Non Verba we so often speak of.

If you would like to help:

Banking details

Woodrock Dog Rescue

Standard Bank Rivonia

Account number: 425 369 161

Business Checque Account

Branch code: 001255

Swift code:SBZAZAJJ

Or

Our satellite drop off branch is located at 43 Lincoln Street Woodmead Sandton. These premises are sponsored by Chartered Appointments and they are able to co ordinate and store any donations that are dropped off there.

Anyway this week I had a very humorous epiphany dawn on me! I have an unnatural love for really bad sci-fi and horror movies and I often have to indulge in these extracurricular viewing activities in my own time as no one electively has the same movie taste as me!

So whilst I was undercover viewing a particularly awful ScI Fi film recently About Aliens and alien abduction, it occurred to me that should I be of a higher intelligence and not of this planet- i would need inconspicuous spies to report on activity!

This higher intel would easily be picked up through a series of intricate technology and higher intelligence found in no better place than our loyal hound or feline friends! Ive wondered why Lavender's ears have such dexterity and all the clues lead to the fact that she is working for a high end sector of extraterrestrials! Oh my little worm- she is of a higher place- as are all furry friends!

So i think this would be her real identity....

 What do you think your furry friends true under over identity is? I would love to hear from you- woodrockanimalrescue@gmail.com

Until next week

Lola

Making a change. Making a difference. Acta Non Verba.

At Woodrock when dealing with our social media and online presence, we generally like to keep things upbeat as to encourage positivity in place of horror.

Once in a while we do think it is vital to illustrate the true Acta Non Verba spirit that we practise on a day to day basis.

On Tuesday Woodrock's patriarch Nicholas and Jerry from our little sister charity SARAC (see last years blog) inspected a number of locations that have been reported for various reasons.

A member of the public alerted Woodrock to a shocking story of the sale of domestic animal meat in The East of Johannesburg. Thanks to photographic proof, our inspectors were able to issue a warning (there was no feline meat present at the time of inspection).

A neglected African Grey was also spotted and a warning was issued in regards to its living conditions.

The second complaint was a visit to an attack/security dog training facility where large breed dogs are trained in attack and defense techniques. Although the facilities were adequate, a stern talking to was given to the director of the facility in regards to responsible animal ownership. They will be visited on a regular basis.

On a more positive note- a Pet store in the south of Johannesburg was visited and have improved and maintained there standard. Although we do not condone the trade or sale of any living creature, it is only through education and guidance that a change can be made.

To help us continue the work we do

Banking details

Woodrock Dog Rescue

Standard Bank Rivonia

Account number: 425 369 161

Business Checque Account

Branch code: 001255

Swift code:SBZAZAJJ