The Lucky Lucy Foundation - SRC participate in Cat & Dog Drive (Adopt a pet!)

Thousands of stray dogs roam the streets of Cape Town.

It is estimated that there are 230 000 street dogs, to be more specific, in Cape Town alone. In an area such as Khayelitsha, the NSPCA estimates that dogs outnumber humans three to one.

It is clearly time to step up.

The Cape Town community strongly rely on non-profit organisations to lighten the burden and take these stray animals off the streets. However, this is not an easy job and small organisations do not have the capacity to solve the problem on their own.

The Lucky Lucy Foundation situated in Joostenbergvlakte is one such organisation who takes care of hundreds of homeless dogs and cats.

Who can forget the heartfelt story of Lucky Lucy, the cross-breed who, pregnant at the time, was tied to a railway line with wire in January 2010?

She is the inspiration behind this non-profit organisation.

As a result of inhumane cruelty, Lucy lost her front leg as a result of several trains passing over her. Her strong character and will to live helped her to survive. We often wonder how many people still remember Lucy’s case and those of thousands of other animals who scavenge around in search of something to eat or who have been a victim of inhumane cruelty.

This is why Prestige Academy took charge and got involved with the Lucky Lucy Foundation.

The Student representative Council (SRC) rolled back their sleeves in aid of walking and washing the adorable dogs and cats at the facility on Saturday 20 September 2014.

Dogs such as Max has waited anxiously for a family to take him for a walk, feed him and adopt him. Volunteering is one way of helping out but adopting a street dog or cat can be a life altering moment. 

“It was an amazing experience that is very hard to explain to someone that was not there to experience it. It was heart-warming and completely soul searching because even though you are only spending ten minutes of your time with these animals, they quickly crawl into your heart and you feel like you need to give them a name and take them home with you.” (Amelia Blom, Head of Student Affairs).

The pleasure in adopting a furry friend can bring unlimited happiness if one is willing to open up your home to a new family member. It is time for more people to get involved and adopt a pet.