DARG http://www.darg.org.za Domestic Animal Rescue Group Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Darghttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesDARG - Domestic Animal Rescue Group BOBTAIL DONATION http://www.darg.org.za/2012/02/07/bobtail-donation/ http://www.darg.org.za/2012/02/07/bobtail-donation/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:30 +0000 admin http://www.darg.org.za/?p=1887 PRESS RELEASE

2nd February 2012

 

BOBTAIL GIVES BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

 

Launched in 1985, Bobtail is one of South Africa’s leading and trusted dog food manufacturers. “At Bobtail, we believe in positively contributing towards the physical and psychological welfare of all our canine friends,” says Steven Bedford, Marketing Manager of Foodcorp’s Petcare [...]]]> PRESS RELEASE

2nd February 2012

 

BOBTAIL GIVES BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

 

Launched in 1985, Bobtail is one of South Africa’s leading and trusted dog food manufacturers. “At Bobtail, we believe in positively contributing towards the physical and psychological welfare of all our canine friends,” says Steven Bedford, Marketing Manager of Foodcorp’s Petcare Division. On Monday, 30th January 2012, Bobtail donated over 400kg of dog food to DARG (the Domestic Animal Rescue Group), Hout Bay. The non-profit organisation rescues and re-homes abused and abandoned cats and dogs within the Cape Town metropole. Expresso, SABC 3’s morning breakfast show, assisted with the painting of kennels at DARG’s headquarters. “This contribution will assist DARG by plowing funds into basic necessities for our pets, like sterilisation and kennel maintenance,” says Joy Giovanni, DARG’s CEO.

 

 

About Bobtail

Launched in 1985, Bobtail is one of  South Africa’s leading, most established and trusted dry dog food brands and has had a steady hold on the dog food industry for the last 26 years. The brand is driven by the third largest food company in South Africa, Foodcorp, who produce and distribute ingredients, staple foods and some of the country’s best-known brands, including category leaders like Yum Yum peanut butter, Ouma rusks, Piemans Pantry meat pies, Catmor and Dogmor pet foods, plus the popular maize drink Mageu No 1. Foodcorp consists of two distinct divisions, Consumer Brands and Ready To Eat, each focusing on specific needs within the consumer market.

 

]]> http://www.darg.org.za/2012/02/07/bobtail-donation/feed/ 0 Website Update http://www.darg.org.za/2012/01/29/website-update-2/ http://www.darg.org.za/2012/01/29/website-update-2/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:05:11 +0000 admin http://www.darg.org.za/?p=1575 THE DOG GALLERY HAS BEEN UPDATED.

CATS TO BE UPDATED SOON.

PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AND SEE IF THERE’S A FRIEND IN NEED FOR YOU.

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CATS TO BE UPDATED SOON.

PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AND SEE IF THERE’S A FRIEND IN NEED FOR YOU.

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View the up-to-date galleries of all our dog and cats up for adoption on our Facebook site:

]]> http://www.darg.org.za/2012/01/29/follow-us-on-facebook/feed/ 0 Volunteering at DARG – what’s it like? http://www.darg.org.za/2008/09/08/volunteering-at-darg-%e2%80%93-what%e2%80%99s-it-like/ http://www.darg.org.za/2008/09/08/volunteering-at-darg-%e2%80%93-what%e2%80%99s-it-like/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:18:22 +0000 admin http://www.darg.org.za/?p=108 DARG is always looking for volunteers. If you’re over 18, interested in volunteering, but aren’t sure what it’s going to involve, here’s what you need to know. Whatever your skills and interests, there’s a way you can contribute!

You can choose how often and when you volunteer. It is great if you can commit [...]]]> DARG is always looking for volunteers. If you’re over 18, interested in volunteering, but aren’t sure what it’s going to involve, here’s what you need to know. Whatever your skills and interests, there’s a way you can contribute!

  • You can choose how often and when you volunteer. It is great if you can commit to a regular day to come in, but we understand that this is your free time, so there’s no obligation to agree to dates upfront. Some people volunteer all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Others come in once a month, or simply pop in for a few hours when they have some spare time. One fabulous lady comes out all the way from Austria once a year and volunteers for a solid month!
  • Volunteers can do different types of work. You aren’t forced to do any tasks you aren’t comfortable with. Some people brush cats and dogs, or walk dogs. Others simply spend time with the animals, giving them attention and affection, and observing them to see that they are in good health and good spirits. If you have the facilities you can even foster puppies or other animals in need of intensive TLC. Do you love people as much as you love animals? Once you are familiar with the adoption requirements and the animals at DARG you can show people the different pets that are up for adoption. You can also help by sorting and pricing goods for the second-hand shop, weeding and gardening, doing environmental clean-ups on the farm and along the river bank, or by doing simple handyman work, tiling and painting.
  • Even if you can’t come in to work at the DARG adoption centre, there are ways to help. Refer people to this website. Forward the details of animals looking for homes to your friends. Have a cake sale or pet-food drive at your school or work. Give us old household goods that we can sell for fundraising. Forward our wish list to friends and colleagues. Write about us. Link from your blog or website to ours. Or chat to our staff to find other ways to put your skills and connections to good use.

    If you’d like to volunteer, you can call DARG on 021 790-0383/2050, or simply come in to the adoption centre and try it out.

    And to our existing volunteers – THANK YOU!

    ]]>     http://www.darg.org.za/2008/09/08/volunteering-at-darg-%e2%80%93-what%e2%80%99s-it-like/feed/ 0     Urgently needed! http://www.darg.org.za/2008/08/08/urgent-need-of-dog-cat-food/ http://www.darg.org.za/2008/08/08/urgent-need-of-dog-cat-food/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:26:33 +0000 mia http://www.darg.org.za/?p=34 We, as well as other shelters, have had a huge intake of abandoned cats and dogs lately.  The extra mouths to feed has taken its toll on our food stock.

    We are having to BUY AT RETAIL PRICES!

    This is a huge expense for DARG. Please be kind and donate a bag or more [...]]]> Dog foodWe, as well as other shelters, have had a huge intake of abandoned cats and dogs lately.  The extra mouths to feed has taken its toll on our food stock.

    We are having to BUY AT RETAIL PRICES!

    This is a huge expense for DARG. Please be kind and donate a bag or more of food. Mostly puppy,  small & med size adult, and adult cat (it’s not kitten season so we have no kittens). Tin and/or pellets.

     

    Ask your friends and family if they can help too!

    Please also take a look at our wish list to see if there is anything you are able to donate. Any of these items will be a huge help!

    THANK YOU!

    (Donations can be dropped off at our kennels in Hout Bay 7 days a week 9am to 5pm. We can also pick up Mon-Fri)

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