To create an understanding of the status quo and provide some background to this appeal, here follows an extract of an article written by Mr Ray Holdt that appeared in the local Advertiser newspaper on Friday 8 January 2010:
Lynn Holdt has been running the Aberdeen Kennels in the belief that promises made by the townsfolk to assist her financially would be fulfilled. However, only one person has honoured their commitment and religiously pays Lynn monthly. It is assumed that promises made by the others obviously don't mean a thing. Like clouds and wind that bring no rain is he who boasts of gifts he never gives.
The kennels were to close at the end of November but the SPCA volunteered to give a temporary grant of R500-00 a month. This helped in absorbing some of the overflow of boarders from their kennels over the holidays.
As the kennels cannot be run on a single donation, it is obvious that when the SPCA temporary grant ceases, the kennels will close. The talk that the kennels are part of the fabric of Aberdeen is nothing but cheap talk. Come walk the walk with Lynn, putting your hand in your own pocket for the strays of the town, and then we will believe in this fabric.
The word "kennels" does not mean 'a place to house animals'. It means 'a place that is in dire need of repairs' and that means serious cash, not promises that are not honoured. Lynn cannot continue working for free and dipping into her own pocket to support the dreams of those, that a kennel will be available when needed.
She has to date personally paid for urgently needed repairs (R900). The town has a choice - kennels or no kennels. Don't leave it too long, because orice they are closed, they will be vandalised; never to be used again.
The kennels were to close at the end of November but the SPCA volunteered to give a temporary grant of R500-00 a month. This helped in absorbing some of the overflow of boarders from their kennels over the holidays.
As the kennels cannot be run on a single donation, it is obvious that when the SPCA temporary grant ceases, the kennels will close. The talk that the kennels are part of the fabric of Aberdeen is nothing but cheap talk. Come walk the walk with Lynn, putting your hand in your own pocket for the strays of the town, and then we will believe in this fabric.
The word "kennels" does not mean 'a place to house animals'. It means 'a place that is in dire need of repairs' and that means serious cash, not promises that are not honoured. Lynn cannot continue working for free and dipping into her own pocket to support the dreams of those, that a kennel will be available when needed.
She has to date personally paid for urgently needed repairs (R900). The town has a choice - kennels or no kennels. Don't leave it too long, because orice they are closed, they will be vandalised; never to be used again.
The simple truth is that if these kennels close down, there will be no one to care for all the stray and injured animals in the Aberdeen area. A really sad state of affairs to put it mildly. Don't be misled by the word 'kennels' either. Yes, they are at the core of this issue but, as most of the townsfolk already know, Lynn Holdt's welfare work with all types of animals is much more far reaching and includes educating people in the care of their domestic animals and arranging for free sterilizations of animals of the less privileged and extremely cost effective procedures for the owners of pets who can afford to contribute something, to mention but a few. If there's an animal in need in Aberdeen, then Lynn is there.
Funding is desperately needed to repair the kennels and maintenance is always an ongoing task. The monthly costs of just feeding the stray and injured animals housed in the kennels is R800-00. Aberdeen Kennels is hoping for a small grant from council but until then and even thereafter, they need help desperately.
If you can possibly assist no matter where you live, no matter what the amount, it would be greatly appreciated - every bit counts and the animals are not concerned as to who did what or who gave how much - they (and Lynn) are grateful for anything and everything that helps improve the quality of their lives. Aberdeen Kennels is currently being registered as an NPO but the process can take time. In the meantime any donations can be paid to:
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account Holder: RW Holdt
Account No: 9127826542
Funding is desperately needed to repair the kennels and maintenance is always an ongoing task. The monthly costs of just feeding the stray and injured animals housed in the kennels is R800-00. Aberdeen Kennels is hoping for a small grant from council but until then and even thereafter, they need help desperately.
If you can possibly assist no matter where you live, no matter what the amount, it would be greatly appreciated - every bit counts and the animals are not concerned as to who did what or who gave how much - they (and Lynn) are grateful for anything and everything that helps improve the quality of their lives. Aberdeen Kennels is currently being registered as an NPO but the process can take time. In the meantime any donations can be paid to:
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account Holder: RW Holdt
Account No: 9127826542
Global Branch Code: 632005 (For All EFT Transactions)
Reference: ABD Kennels Donation
Thank you. We will keep you up to date here as to the progress of the Aberdeen Kennels.
Reference: ABD Kennels Donation
Thank you. We will keep you up to date here as to the progress of the Aberdeen Kennels.
