Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the seventh Paws on the Promenade – a dog walk fundraiser for the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha.
The dog walk will take place on Sunday 13 April at 08:30. Starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse, the 5km route will extend to the Sea Point swimming pool and back. Shorter turnaround points for old, tired, and injured pets (or humans) will be available.
“Our 2024 Paws on the Promenade was a great success with an attendance of 325 dogs, one cat, and 614 humans. On a budget of just R4 475, we raised R45 786. We hope to raise even more funds with this year’s event.
“All depends on how many wonderful dogs and humans join us for the walk,” says Marcelle du Plessis, event organiser.
The non-profit Mdzananda Animal Clinic serves around 1 500 animals monthly through consultations, hospitalisation, surgeries, sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance, and as a homeless pet shelter.
They also empower the community through education to help people become responsible pet owners.
“Our budget keeps growing annually due to the demand for our services.
“Paws on the Promenade is a great fundraiser but also a magnificent fun-filled event for the whole family,” says Du Plessis.
“Expect to see dogs of all shapes and sizes. People get very creative, dressing themselves and their dogs up in costumes.”
Everyone is welcome – humans without four-legged friends too.
. Tickets cost R50 per person, R50 per dog, and R25 for children under 12 and are available at Quicket (www.qkt.io/pawsonprom2025) or on the day from 08:00.
There will be raffle prizes, pet products, delicious coffee, food, and crafts on sale. The first 150 dogs to arrive will receive a free goodie bag.
All pet owners are encouraged to dress up or to wear something orange, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic logo colour.
•Visit www.mdzananda.co.za or contact marcelle@mdzananda.co.za for more information about Paws on the Promenade.
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