Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the “Paws on the Promenade” – a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha.

The dog walk will take place on Sunday April 13 at 8:30am and pet owners are encouraged to dress up in a dog outfit or to wear something orange, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s brand colour.

Starting at the Mouille Point lighthouse, the five-kilometer route will extend to the Sea Point swimming pool and back. Shorter turnaround points for old, tired and injured pets are also available.

“Our 2024 Paws on the Promenade was a great success with an attendance of 325 dogs, 1 cat and 614 humans. We raised R45 786. We hope to raise even more funds with this year’s event,” says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive and event organizer.

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is an NPO animal clinic in Khayelitsha township serving up to 1500 animals per month through consultations, hospitalisation, general and orthopaedic surgeries, continuous sterilisations, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance and homeless pet shelter.

They also set a priority on community empowerment and education to ensure people become responsible pet ownership into the future.

“Our budget keeps growing year on year due to the demand for our services. It is essential for us to diversify our fundraising. 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,” says du Plessis. There will be Dalmatians in tutus, Dachshunds in hot dog outfits and Pomeranians with bow ties.

Everyone is invited - humans without four legged friends are welcome too. You can also walk one of the homeless dogs.

Raffle prizes, products sales, delicious coffee, food and crafts will entertain you on the day. The first 150 dogs to arrive will also receive a free goodie bag.

Book a dog by emailing marcelle@mdzananda.co.za. Limited dogs are available.

Tickets cost R50 per person, R50 per dog and R25 for kids under 12. These are available from Quicket www.qkt.io/pawsonprom2025 or on the day from 8am.

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