THE SHELTER WISH LIST ....

We receive so much support from members, businesses and the general public that we are overwhelmed by the generosity that we have heaped upon our animals and their welfare. It is both heartwarming and satisfying to feel assured by the actions of others. Even so, we still have people asking what they can do to help so I thought I might put together a list of the less obvious items that we could certainly put to good use.

Beyond the obvious food for our most vocal inmates there is a current problem in obtaining cat pellets. Not the expensive ones, or the cats will get used to an exceptionally high standard of living which we could in no way continue with. The less obvious foods are the pellets for the rabbits and Guinea pigs, poultry food for the ducks and Lucerne for the donkeys and goats. Preferably with an inclusive mixture of straw or they all get slightly intoxicated. Cardboard boxes, carpet tubes, (the bit that the carpet is wrapped around) empty toilet tissue rolls. All usable as bedding or teeth abraders.

It is still cold, and even when it isn’t, most of our animals will lay on a blanket or a piece of carpet, so if you have moth eaten or worn out towels, carpeting, curtains or bedding, it would really be appreciated. Pillows and cushions are much adored by our purring friends.

Replaced your tatty car port with a larney Aluminium one and want to know what to do with the old gum poles and shade cloth – our Kraal needs extending and gum poles work just fine – Shade cloth for the runs. Keep us in mind.

Moving into a flat without a garden? What to do with the old gardening tools you ask. Take a look at “our” garden and consider the use we could put them to.

Fencing posts removed to construct the now prolific barricaded domiciles, with fencing if available, could also help to provide additional runs for our inmates.

Puppy outgrown its pretty little collar – no longer required for sentimental reasons. Hey! We are the solution to your problems.

On a more serious note, what we really want is homes for all the animals at the Shelter, excluding those reserved for our ‘Touch Farm’ Project of course, and that really is a place that everyone gets to help us out. We do not offer highly bred show dogs but what we have is a myriad collection of Mutts and Moggies that really do deserve an owner that admits to it being theirs.

An additional problem that we frequently encounter is that many people who are here ‘Short Term’ would really like to have an animal around, and although we accept that it is not ideal to home an animal to such people we also think that they could probably take into care an animal that requires short term special care. We call them Fosterers. This scheme has worked exceptionally well in the past with the Fosterer actual finding a permanent home for the animal once it is rehabilitated. If this is your scenario, come to the Shelter and register, tolerate the inspections and enjoy your new found destiny. It really is very rewarding, and you can repeat the exercise. Doubly rewarding!!

Animals Available for adoption

Membership

As a non-profit charitable organization, our efforts rely on generous support from people like you.  Your continued support is essential to enhancing the quality of life for animals.

Become a volunteer

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience.
Volunteers support and enhance the care and services provided by our staff.
Volunteer work is varied.  
Some tasks may seem menial but all are necessary for the well being of the pets.
We make every effort to match your interest with the need at the shelter.

BSPCA Debit Order

Would you like to make a contribution to the BSPCA?

Would you like to save time and hassle while doing it?

Why not make a direct deposit!

Account Name: BSPCA
Account Number: 62211359692
Bank Name: FNB
Branch Name: Main Branch
Branch Code: 281467
Swift Code: FIRNBWGX

(Please fax or email proof of deposit to the BSPCA so that we can acknowledge your gift)
 

How can you help? 

1)     Adoption: Have you been thinking about bringing an animal into your family? Please consider our dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs at the shelter. These animals are so desperately waiting for that family to give them the love and attention they need. Please click HERE to see some of the animals awaiting adoption.

2)     Donations: The BSPCA receives no government funding. All of our achievements have been funded through memberships, fundraising events, donations and grants. The BSPCA is open to the public and you are welcome to visit the shelter and see the great strides being made.  Donations do not always have to be monetary.  Does your organization have any services, products, or off-cuts that we could use? From raffle prizes to education to shelter materials, we can find a use for anything!

3)     Membership: Are you a member yet?  What about your employer?  As a non-profit charitable organization, our efforts rely on generous support from people like you, and of course our valued corporate members.  Your continued support is essential to enhancing the quality of life for animals. Please support our association by becoming a member now. Please click HERE for our online membership form.

4)     Shop / Services: We have a small shop at the shelter, selling pets toys, bowls, beds, jackets, food, T-shirts and fleeces. We also offer boarding and dipping for your pets!

5)     Volunteering: We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us during events.  Can you afford a few hours to help organize, solicit volunteers, bake a cake, or donate prizes of any kind?  Maybe you have a great new idea for a fundraiser?  We would be grateful for your assistance! Perhaps you may even be interested in joining our fund-raising sub-committee?

6)     Visiting: We have many shelter residents who crave attention and affection.  Perhaps you already have an Animal House with no room to spare – but what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than taking a deserving BSPCA dog for a walk? Or cuddling a kitten that may not get enough individual attention while waiting to be adopted?  We love to see children come to visit us at the shelter, particularly when they have a favourite animal that they enjoy spending time with.  It encourages the youth of today to have respect for animals, and helps our adoption candidates socialize with humans! Not to mention it’s a great answer to the question “when can we do something that’s fun and different?”  Not to mention that it’s absolutely FREE!

7)     Fostering: If you are only in Botswana short term, or you would be interested in helping the rehabilitate some of our injured animals, please come and talk to us about fostering.