19/05/2026
Please share if you are unable to help 💚
This is one rescue we fully support, and Sam is, in every sense of the word, a true rescuer 🐾
Everything she does comes from the heart, and the animals in her care are loved, protected, and fought for every single day. Rescue is not easy, and people like Sam continue despite the emotional, physical, and financial strain because the animals depend on them.
Any support, no matter how small, can make a difference 🌿
This is a long post, but I am begging you to please take a few moments to read it.
And if you can, please help us.
Please, if you have nothing kind to say, just keep scrolling. I am already carrying more than I know how to bear.
I don’t know how much longer I can keep Animal Antics Pet Rescue going.
That is one of the hardest things I have ever had to say.
Every day I wake up with a knot in my stomach, wondering how I am going to feed the dogs in my care, pay the vet bills, cover the staff salaries, and keep the lights on.
I am exhausted.
I am overwhelmed.
And to be completely honest, I am terrified.
The economy is crushing everyone right now. I see it. I understand it. I know people are struggling just to keep their own heads above water.
But rescues are drowning too.
Behind the scenes, the costs never stop.
Electricity.
Water.
Heating lamps to keep the dogs warm on freezing winter nights.
Food.
Tinned food.
Pine Gel.
F10 disinfectant.
Jeyes Fluid.
Washing powder.
Pets mince.
Treats.
Kennel repairs.
Staff salaries.
And vet bills that are already in the thousands and keep growing. And I have a few angels that donate directly to my vet bills sometimes and I am forever greatful to you.
I have Zaidy boarding weekdays at the vet for daily physiotherapy and to keep her queit because she is just too excitable at home and in the crate.
I have little Azura who is only 15 weeks old, who needs more physiotherapy and follow-up X-rays next week.
I have 3 x female dogs that need to be sterilised and 8 x dogs that need their final vaccinations.
They need me.
And I have no idea where the money is going to come from.
I have eight beautiful dogs sitting in kennels, waiting for someone to notice them.
Not one application.
Not one serious enquiry.
Not even a second glance.
Every single day, I look into their eyes and wonder how much longer I can keep promising them that everything will be okay.
I try everything.
I beg for help.
I run raffles.
I ask people to set up a simple R10 monthly debit order through our website.
And still, it feels like I am shouting into the void.
The heartbreaking reality is that while I am fighting to keep these animals safe, the calls keep coming.
More abandoned dogs.
More kittens.
More desperate situations.
And all I can do is explain that every rescue is full.
I have never felt as helpless as I do right now.
The stress is overwhelming. Some nights, the only way I can sleep is with sleeping tablets.
I am doing everything I possibly can, but I cannot do this alone anymore.
Please help me keep these doors open.
Please help me continue showing these animals that they are loved, safe, and worth fighting for.
Because if I have to close my doors, I don’t know what will happen to them.
And that thought breaks me.
Ways You Can Help
Donate urgently needed supplies:
- Dog food and tinned food
- Pine Gel
- F10 disinfectant
- Jeyes Fluid
- Washing powder
- Pets mince
- Treats
- puppy pads
- toys
Deliveries can be sent via Checkers Sixty60 or PnP ASAP to:
📍 18 Mkhize Road, Bothas Hill
Set up a monthly donation
Please visit and click on the Donate tab. It is quick, easy, secure, and available to international supporters as well.
Contribute directly to our vet accounts
Please contact Sam on 083 654 2353 for details.
Direct Bank Donation
Animal Antics Pet Rescue
FNB
Account Number: 6274 150 2589
Branch Code: 223 726
Reference: Help
Please.
If you have ever thought about helping, now is the time.
I am begging you.
Please help me help them. 🐾💔
