We exist to lessen the suffering of abandoned, injured and abused dogs and cats by rescuing them, providing for their well being and placing them into loving homes; reduce the numbers of unwanted animals by providing free sterilisations in disadvantaged communities; provide humane education to the people to create an awareness of the moral and ethical treatment of the animals whose world we share.
Executive Summary
The Emma Animal Rescue Society is a Pro-Life organisation whose core aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned and abused domestic dogs and cats. Sterilisation and primary health care of animals in disadvantaged areas, including education, is also a priority. With The Emma Animal Rescue Society pro-life policy animals are only euthanised when ill with no hope of recovery. Our kennels are situated in close proximity to the areas that are the primary focus of The Emma Animal Rescue Society activities, like Masiphumelele and Red Hill Informal Settlements, and Ocean View and Mountain View Townships. The desperate need of the animals in the areas mentioned has resulted in us growing at a rate not anticipated.
At our rented kennels we care for over 250 rescued animals, providing them with food, shelter, veterinary care, exercise and positive interaction with people. Prospective owners are interviewed to ensure suitability, and each home is visited to confirm compliance with our conditions. The Emma Animal Rescue Society is very proactive in finding homes by taking animals to craft markets, exhibitions, and other venues. We respond to calls from the public, throughout the Peninsula, when they encounter injured or abandoned animals requiring help. We believe in the importance of education in animal care and endeavour to teach the pet owners how to care for their animals.
We were very proud to be chosen again this year to showcase our Organisation at the Giving Exchange Expo at the waterfront from the 15th to 17th of September. Just 20 organisations were represented and we were indeed privileged to be one of them. the Giving Exchange afforded us a wonderful opportunity to engage with members of the public, informing them of the work TEARS does in the disadvantaged communities of the Deep South and giving advice where requested. A highlight for us was a visit from two special and dear TEARS friends, Derek and Elgene Knox-Holmes who live in Camps Bay. The fact that both of them are suffering from very poor health made their visit extra special.
From a young age Nicolas Ndzube showed great compassion towards animals. His mother, Pasalena, who has worked for TEARS from it’s beginning, is also a domestic worker for a TEARS director, and has been for many, many years
Micky, our mascot – a typical rescue and a special dog. This much-loved mutt was rescued from appalling circumstances and rehabilitated. Such is his charisma and charming disposition, we could not part with him. Micky delights all who meet him, and demonstrates how TEARS turn tears of sadness to tears of joy.
Report back
09/05/2006
Your donations turn their tears of sadness into tears of joy.
Kindly convey our grateful thanks to the donor concerned. As we rely solely on donations from members of the public to fund our vital work of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals, all contributions are gratefully received.
We acknowledge with thanks the donations received through GreaterGood South Africa on the 04 February 2006 which have helped us to tame Tahr. The story of “Tahr” the Border Collie cross who spent the last 5 years in the wild, roaming the mountains above Simons Town has received much media attention over the last 3 months.
